A Achievement’ Honoring Business Excellence And Leadership (NAPSA)—When it comes to honoring the businessmen and women who have really made a difference, Achievement really means business. For more than 25 years, the organization’s National Business Hall of Fame has honored the nation’s most distinguished businessmen and women for their outstanding contributions to free enterprise and the promise of a better, stronger society. This year, five business leaders will be welcomed as laureates into the Achievement National Business Hall of Fame, sponsored by Monster. Thefive honorees include: *Philip F. Anschutz, founder of the Anschutz Corporation. After taking control of the family business at age 20, Anschutz transformed anailing oil well-drilling contractor operation into a multibillion dollar conglomerate. * Kenneth I. Chenault, chairman and CEO of American Express Company. In the 1990s, Chenault provided strong leadership as the company addressed several issues that threatened its core franchise. Hesignificantly expanded the company’s credit card and other consumerlending businesses, increased merchant coverage, and improved employee satisfaction. *J.B. Fuqua, chairman of The Fuqua Companies. A self-made man, Fuqua’s interest in ham radio led him to start a radio station at age 21. He grew his fortune through his radio andtelevision stations, is recognized as oneof the nation’s top 100 philanthropists and founded Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business. *Spencer Penrose (1865-1939), mine owner, hotelier, philanthropist. Penrose came to Colorado in 1892 hior a e NY The Achievement National Business Hall of Fame wasestablished to recognize individuals who have made outstanding contributions to free enterprise and to society. and found fame and fortune in the Gold Rush. He contributed to changing Colorado Springs, Colorado, into a world-class community, building resorts, a zoo, a fine arts center and fostering the growth of Penrose Hospital. *Richard Teerlink, chief executive officer, Harley-Davidson, Inc. When Teerlink joined the nation’s sole motorcycle manufacturer, the company was on the brink of bankruptcy. Teerlink’s team successfully negotiated new financing and has helped the company evolve into one of the most successful in the country. Laureates are selected by a committee of executives at Fortune 1000 companies, past laureates and distinguished business people. Altogether there are now more than 200 laureates in the Hall of Fame. For more information about JA or the National Business Hall of Fame, visit wwwja.org, call 1-800 THE NEW JA(1-800-848-6395), or write JA National Headquarters, One Education Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906. You can also contact the nearest Achievementoffice.
