2021 Honorees
The Compassionate Leaders Circle Awards
From 141 nominations, eight honorees were chosen to represent compassionate leaders in six categories.
Arts, Entertainment and Sports
Eduardo Vilaro, New York, NY
Artistic Director and CEO, Ballet Hispanico
Learn more: ballethispanico.org
Business
Dana Moyer, Papillion, Nebraska
Human Resources Director, Midwest Laboratories
Learn more: midwestlabs.com
Business
Dr. Pamela Ryan, Australia and Austin, TX
Global Business Impactor, Investor and Author
Learn more: bit.ly/pamelaryan
Community
Kevin Cherep, Chicago, IL
President and CEO, Chicago Youth Centers
Learn more: chicagoyouthcenters.org
Community
Rodney Foxworth, Oakland, CA
CEO, Common Future
Learn more: commonfuture.co
Education
Dr. Aric Krause, Hartford, CT
Dean for Academic and Administrative Affairs, Rensselaer’s Polytechnic Institute
Learn more: ewp.rpi.edu
Under 25
Duke Mahr, Denver, CO and Manhattan Beach, CA
Student, Knoebel School of Hospitality Management, University of Denver, Class of 2021
Learn more: daniels.du.edu/hospitality-management
2020 Special Recognition: Frontline Healthcare Workers
Dr. Rajeev Fernando, Southampton, NY
Learn more: chiraj.org
2021 Awards Ceremony
Watch a recording of the 2021 Compassionate Leader Awards ceremony... hear about the individuals in business and society who Lead with Love.
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