The McNulty Prize
Over a decade of galvanizing efforts to address the foremost social, economic, and environmental challenges of our time.
Overview
The John P. McNulty Prize, awarded in partnership with the Aspen Institute, celebrates breakthrough leaders who have turned their talents and resources towards dismantling our toughest problems. Created in 2008 by Anne Welsh McNulty in honor of her late husband, the annual award is a call to action, recognizing three Winners demonstrating moral courage, a vision for change, and a track record of bold and lasting impact.
Each winner receives $150,000 and foundational support to amplify their efforts, and are selected by an international jury that includes former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright, international statesman Olara Otunnu, international development expert Brizio Biondi-Morra, and Ford Foundation President Darren Walker.
The Call?—Have You Heard It?
Meet Our Laureates
Over 45 Laureates are working in more than 25 countries, using their entrepreneurialism and professional expertise to move the needle on seemingly intractable challenges in their communities.
The LaureatesThe remarkable accomplishments of these individuals and their organizations are a call to action to private sector leaders to step up, and to bring their leadership abilities, business acumen and resources to tackle the world’s most difficult problems.
Meet Our Jurors
A distinguished international jury, including Secretary Madeleine Albright, Ford Foundation President Darren Walker, international statesman Olara Otunnu and development expert Brizio Biondi-Morra, select the winners. Previous juries have included Mary Robinson, Bill Gates, Sr., and Sir Richard Branson.
The juryExplore Our Leadership Case Studies
Read the new series of leadership case studies featuring McNulty Prize Laureates, explore the pivotal moments that catalyzed them into action, and hear their stories of struggle, determination and ultimately success.
History
The McNulty Prize was created in honor of John P. McNulty to recognize his leadership, his creativity, his energy and the spark he carried and ignited in others.
McNulty Prize Application & Eligibility
The 2021 McNulty Prize application is currently closed.
McNulty Prize Catalyst Fund
The Catalyst Fund was created to boost proven leaders and support their organizations to move to the next phase of their impact.