- 28th Annual Outstanding Business
- Leader Awards Gala
This inspirational event was held Saturday, January 26, 2008, 7:00 p.m., at The Breakers, Palm Beach, Florida.
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The Class of 2008 Honorees are:
Alberto Daire
President, Liberty Power, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Chuck Daly
Retired Coach, Detroit Pistons, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
Patty DeDominic
Founder & Managing Partner, DeDominic & Associates, Santa Barbara, California
Peter Kornafel
Vice-Chairmen, CARQUEST, Raleigh, North Carolina
Lorraine Kornafel
Former Regional Vice President, General Parts, Inc.
Alfredo J. Molina
Chairman & CEO, of both The Molina Group of Phoenix, Arizona and Black, Starr & Frost of Costa, Mesa, California
George Seay, III
CEO of both Annandale Capital, LLC and Seay Stewardship & Investment, both located in Dallas, Texas
The Purpose of OBL
The challenges faced by today's college student are tremendous and it is a powerful motivation for them to become acquainted with the lives and achievements of present-day business leaders. Their personal stories are proof that "it can be done" and to know them is an indispensable part of the education of America's next generation of business leaders.
Northwood firmly believes that American business leaders deserve the highest forms of personal recognition for their contributions to this great nation and the world.
The Outstanding Business Leader Awards are presented by the Northwood University Board of Trustees. Each awardee is selected on the basis of personal achievements which typify the unique philosophy of Northwood University. Criteria used in the selection of awardees include contribution to the philosophy of private enterprise, support of the integration of business and the arts, contribution to education, economic innovation, creative marketing ideas, community involvement, religious leadership, philanthropic contributions, as well as business success.
Dr. Arthur E. Turner
Founder
