Generous Persson
Award Recipients
Each year the Bob Woodruff Foundation recognizes a small number of individuals for their inspirational leadership, commitment to change, and tireless advocacy on behalf of military veterans and their families by honoring them with the Generous Persson Award.
Bob mueller
Anchor, WKRN in Nashville and 10-time Emmy Award winner
Craig Newmark
Visionary founder of Craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies
His Excellency Sheikh Meshal Bin Hamad Al-Thani
Ambassador of the State of Qatar to the United States
Capt. Larkin O’Hern, USA, Ret., and Rachel O’Hern
Advocates for the veteran and caregiving community
Suni Harford
Group managing director and the global Head of Investments for UBS Asset Management
Dan Benton
Co-founder of Andor Capital Management
Adam Driver and Joanne Tucker
Actors and founders of the nonprofit Arts in the Armed Forces (AITAF), received the Next Generation Award
Cristina Carlino
Beauty industry leader and social entrepreneur
Duncan Niederauer
Former CEO of the New York Stock Exchange
Sam Springsteen
Son of rock legend Bruce Springsteen and advocate for veterans
Caroline Hirsch
Founder and owner of iconic comedy club Caroline’s On Broadway
Bob Jeffrey
Non-executive chairman of world-renowned advertising agency J. Walter Thompson
Honoring the legacy of Helen K. Persson
A lieutenant commander in the Navy Nurse Corps during World War II, it was Helen K. Persson’s initial gift that helped start the Bob Woodruff Foundation. Her generosity will have a lasting impact on those we continue to serve.
