Recipients

Helped bring about nursing home reform through her tireless efforts

One of the nation’s most generous philanthropists, established the Goldman Environment Prize

Policy makers and visionary leaders in reducing nuclear threat

Limnologist who developed far-reaching new theories about the critical relationship between biodiversity and a healthy environment

Unwavering champion of civil rights, empowered African American women through the National Council of Negro Women

One of the most influential and well-known leaders in American conservation in both nonprofit and governmental roles

Electronics pioneers who broke new ground in management philosophy making Hewlett-Packard one of the world's most respected companies