The Junior Achievement Alumnus of the Year Award recognizes former JA students who have distinguished themselves in their professional career while remaining engaged with Junior Achievement and contributing to its mission.

The JA Centennial Leadership Award was created by JA USA to celebrate a significant milestone in our organization’s history. This once in a lifetime award is being given with gratitude from the JA Board of Directors to John Haronian, President of Wine & Spirits Retail Marketing. Thank you for 40 years of service to the JA Board of Directors and our mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.

The JA Community ImpACT Award honors an exceptional community leader who is actively advancing the mission of JA Congressman David N. Cicilline serves Rhode Island’s First Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Cicilline has become one of the leading advocates for the Make it in America agenda to strengthen America’s manufacturing sector. Congressman Cicilline has advanced efforts to help create jobs, promote American-made goods, and stimulate economic growth.