2005

The 2005 Laureates: Herbert S. Miller, Chairman, Western Development; Fred Malek, Founder & Chairman, Thayer Capital Partners; Morgan O'Brian, Founder, Nextel Communications; John T. Schwieters, Vice Chairman,Perseus, L.L.C.; and Raul Fernandez, Chief Executive Officer, Object Video, Inc.

Governor Mark Warner provided celebratory remarks to the 2005 Laureates during the VIP reception.

The 2005 Washington Business Hall of Fame laureates are accompanied by their student escorts from P.R. Harris Educational Center in Washington, DC as they are introduced to the crowd for the first time.

NBC 4 news anchor Jim Vance, the event emcee, welcomes nearly 1,300 guests.

Anthony Williams, Mayor of the District of Columbia, introduces Laureate Herbert S. Miller.

Brian Hendricks of Winston Churchill High School was honored as the 2005 Junior Achievement Youth Entrepreneur of the Year.

Laureate Fred Malek provides remarks of appreciation to the audience with student escort Timesha Ray.

Laureate Morgan O'Brien addresses guests and expresses his gratitude for the honor.