Leadership is ...:
Nearly a dozen of today's top business, political, media and sports leaders address the critical question of what makes an effective leader in this video produced for the 2009 Leadership Celebration.

Business leadership celebration

November 2

"At many of the best companies throughout history, the constant creation of good leaders is what has enabled the organizations to stand the true test of greatness - the test of time." -- Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, JPMorgan Chase

Authentic leaders walk the talk. The University of Washington Foster School of Business researches, teaches and practices leadership every day, and one night each year celebrates the “best of the best” among our alumni and leaders.

Join us to hear from keynote speaker Jamie Dimon, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, JPMorgan Chase, and our Distinguished Leadership Award recipients, L. Patrick Hughes (BA '57), John N. Nordstrom (BA '59), and Bruce A. Nordstrom (BA '55) for an the 20th Foster Business Leadership Celebration.

Please note Individual and Patron tickets are now sold out. We're sorry, but due to capacity limits, walkup registration will not be available.

To learn more about the Foster School's intensive focus on developing tomorrow's leaders and our cutting edge research led by Bruce Avolio, one of the nation's top scholars on transformational leadership, visit the new Center for Leadership and Strategic Thinking.


This year the Foster School honors
The 2011 Distinguished Leadership Awards
  • L. Patrick Hughes (BA '57)
  • John N. Nordstrom (BA '59)
  • Bruce A. Nordstrom (BA '55)
The 2011 Builders of Our Future Awards
  • Marc Barros (BA '03)
  • Frances J. Youn (MBA '11)
Questions?
Please email Associate Director for Events Jennifer Kitchen or call 206.685.2989 for information and reservations.

For information about sponsorhip opportunities, please email Corporate Relations Officer Jenny Selby​ or call 206.221.6725