Circle & Flame honorary fellow award

PURPOSE: Some say legacy is not leaving something for people,

it’s leaving something in people. The newly created Circle of Honor Legacy Award was established to acknowledge dedicated executives

who embody humility and inspire others as servant leaders. The award will be presented annually to individuals in recognition of their passion, influence, and leadership.

CRITERIA: To qualify for this award, the individual must demonstrate the following:

  • Transformational and visionary leader
  • Leads by example and adopts the philosophy of a servant leader
  • Embraces change and a willingness to challenge the status quo for the overall good of the business and the community at large
  • Supports projects in the community, nationally and internationally that provide opportunities for underrepresented minorities
  • Creates a diverse and inclusive business environment where passion, mutual respect, and cultural sensitivity are encouraged and valued
  • Acts with humility and compassion and inspires future leaders to give back in ways that are impactful and socially responsible

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2025

Glenn Wilen

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

2024

Jeff Farris

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

2023

Kedrick D. & Lynnette A. Adkins

Janice Wells-White

The Consortium for Graduate Study in Management

2022

Jacquitta Pool

Liberty Mutual

2021

Jared Griffith

Fastspring, Inc.

2020

Dwana Jones

Whirlpool

2019

Wiley Price

St. Louis American Newspaper

2018

Jessie Tyson

National Black MBA Association

Linda Baldwin

Former Dean, UCLA

Carmen Lopez

Graduate Horizons

Ben Nighthorse Campbell

Norbet Hill

AICG

Henry Cisneros

Former Mayor - San Antonio

Donna Brazile

Political Strategist

Johnnetta Cole

Former Director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of African Art

Linda Hassan

Thomson Reuters

Elissa Sanger

Executive Director, Forté

2017

Phyllis Scott Buford

Ken Charles

U.S. Bank

Kathryn Johnson Coleman

3M

Al Controne

University of St. Thomas, Minnesota

Joe Fox

Wallace L. Jones

Bill Mays

Phill Miller

Patricia Schoen

Sterling H. Schoen