2002

From left: A. James Clark, CEO, Clark Enterprises and Chairman, Executive Committee, Clark Construction; J. Willard Marriott, Jr., Chairman and CEO, Marriott International; Joe L. Allbritton, Former Chairman and CEO, Riggs National Bank and WJLA-TV; Esther T. Smith, Founding Editor, Washington Business Journal and Founder,Washington Technology; Jack Valenti, Chairman and CEO, Motion Picture Association of America.

Chief Charles Moose receives the first award from the community, designed by third graders from Chevy Chase Elementary School. From left: Richard Fairbanks, Chairman and CEO, Capital One; Dytanya Johnson, student, Chevy Chase Elementary; Chief Charles Moose; Douglas Duncan, County Executive, Montgomery County; Dr. Jerry Weast, Superintendent, Montgomery County Public Schools.

Chair Mark Bisnow entertains the crowd with a singing commentary on the region's economy from his radio show, Bisnow on Business.

Washington, DC Mayor Anthony Williams welcomes the guests at the laureate reception.

Honoree Esther Smith escorted by Nathan Miklebost, a sixth-grader at Graham Road Elementary in Falls Church, Virginia.

Monemany MiMi Xaysana, a sixth-grader at Graham Road Elementary in Falls Church, Virginia, introduces honoree A. James Clark.

Andrew Starr, a senior at Bishop Denis J. O'Connell High School in Arlington, Virginia, delivers a keynote speech about his Junior Achievement experience.