Events
2013 Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner
CED hosted its 2013 Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner on November 20, 2013 in New York City, New York.
The Distinguished Performance Awards Dinner recognizes business leaders who have answered this call for leadership in their companies and the communities in which they operate.
In 2013, we were pleased to once again recognize an outstanding group of companies and individuals.
Thanks to our 83 sponsors, 450 guests and of course, our six honorees, who made the night so very special.
We look forward to seeing you next year.
For sponsorship questions, please contact Mindy Berry, mberry@ced.org.
2013 Award Recipients
Joseph E. Kasputys
CEO
Economic Ventures
CED Leadership Award
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Edward B. Rust, Jr.
Executive Chairman
State Farm Insurance Companies
Owen B. Butler Education Excellence Award
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Daniel F. Akerson
Chairman and CEO
General Motors Company
Leadership in Diversity Award
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Kendall J. Powell
Chairman and CEO
General Mills
Corporate Citizenship Award
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Kenneth C. Frazier
President and CEO
Merck & Co., Inc.
Excellence in Public Policy Award
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Howard Schultz
Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Starbucks
Peter G. Peterson Business Statesmanship Award
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