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Join us for an unforgettable evening as we honor these visionary leaders and invest in the future of our community. Your presence supports Junior Achievement’s mission to prepare young people to be future ready through hands-on experiences in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship. Register today and help us champion the next generation of changemakers.

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Celebrate Leadership and Inspire the Future

Since 1988, the Washington Business Hall of Fame has honored the region’s most influential business leaders, individuals whose vision, mentorship, and community leadership have made a lasting impact on the lives of young people. Presented in partnership with the Greater Washington business community, this signature event celebrates those who exemplify business excellence and civic responsibility.

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Learn More About Each Laureate

On November 18, four distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Washington Business Hall of Fame, joining nearly 200 Laureates who serve as role models for the next generation of changemakers. For over 25 years, this lifetime achievement award has recognized those whose contributions continue to shape our region and inspire future business leaders.

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Nominations Washington Business Hall of Fame

Laureate induction into the Washington Business Hall of Fame is a lifetime achievement award for individuals who have made a major, positive impact on the Greater Washington region through the private sector economy.

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JA of Greater Washington Events

At JA of Greater Washington, we host several events throughout the year to raise money to support our programming. These events also engage the community in our efforts to reach students! Whether you'd like to get involved on an individual level or as a business through event sponsorship, we offer several ways for you to support our work while having a great time!

November 2025

Tue
18

2025 Washington Business Hall of Fame

When: Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Where: The Anthem
Time: 5:30 PM ET

Junior Achievement’s century-long legacy of connecting what works in business with what works in education is fundamental to both our mission and the Washington Business Hall of Fame program. The Hall of Fame brings together a dynamic collective of leaders and learners through an experience that connects and inspires us all, underpinned by JA’s vision of providing access and opportunity to every student in the region.

April 2026

Where: To Be Determined

The Junior Achievement Stock Market Challenge is a thrilling experience that allows adults to invest in the stock market using a realistic simulation. The team with the highest net worth in its stock portfolio at the closing bell wins!

PAST EVENTS

July 2025


When: TBD

Play4JA

Where: TBD

Play4JA is a fun and easy peer-to-peer fundraising initiative that allows Junior Achievement partners and friends to raise funds to support the organization’s hands-on curricula and experiences in work readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship.

November 2024

Wed
20

2024 Washington Business Hall of Fame

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Where: The Anthem
Time: 5:30 PM ET

The leaders who have built the Washington region into what it is today know that our economic vitality depends on the best in business inspiring the next in business. Every year, a cohort of our most prolific business and community leaders receive the region’s signature lifetime achievement award, joining the more than 180 Laureates in the Washington Business Hall of Fame who serve as role models to the next generation of business leaders.

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