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Dinner for 12 Strangers is a long-time tradition implemented at some of the country’s best universities as a way to connect outstanding people in the same area. Sitting down 12 strangers connected by only one common experience –HOBY– at a dinner table is an exciting and fun way to continue to develop yourself as a […]
Today marks the first anniversary of the passing of HOBY Founder, actor, and humanitarian, Hugh O’Brian. On this day last year, our HOBY family of past and present volunteers, staff, and board members; alumni, family, friends, and fans were profoundly saddened by this huge loss. In the following days, an outpouring of love, stories of […]
With sincere thanks for the incredible generosity of our guests, sponsors, honorees, volunteers, donors and friends, the 2017 HOBY New York Gala was a success. We were honored to celebrate the many outstanding achievements of the evening’s honorees and delighted that so many of you believe in our mission to inspire and develop our global […]
Max Rubenstein, founder of Game Givers, will be presented with the prestigious Outstanding Young Alumni Award by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) for his accomplishments and community service since attending HOBY’s leadership programs. This honor will be awarded during HOBY’s annual Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Gala on May 31 in New York City. HOBY’s Outstanding […]
Annie Dempsey, founder of the Miss Amazing Georgia Pageant, will be presented with the prestigious Outstanding Young Alumni Award by Hugh O’Brian Youth Leadership (HOBY) for her accomplishments and community service since attending HOBY’s leadership programs. This honor will be awarded during HOBY’s annual Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Gala on May 31 in New York […]
Erin Orchard, Leadership Seminar Chair of HOBY Alaska reached out to HOBY International with some mighty big facts about their seminar and the students that attend. We agree that they are impressive and share worthy… “Alaska is bigger than California, Texas, and Montana combined…” Some of our students had to fly to Washington to get […]
The Albert Schweitzer Leadership Award is presented to individuals who have distinguished themselves through their service to mankind and have contributed significantly through their leadership to the education and motivation of youth. Heather Bresch is Chief Executive Officer of Mylan, one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. She also serves on the company’s board of directors. As CEO, […]
Matt Vlies is one of 5 HOBY alumni receiving a 2017 Alumni Achievement Award at the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Gala in New York City on May 31st, 2017. HOBY’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes outstanding HOBY Alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders in professional, social, and philanthropic endeavors, and have carried that leadership with dignity and respect. Matt […]
Jon Weinstein is one of 5 HOBY alumni receiving a 2017 Alumni Achievement Award at the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Gala in New York City on May 31st, 2017. HOBY’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes outstanding HOBY Alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders in professional, social, and philanthropic endeavors, and have carried that leadership with dignity and respect. […]
Laura Chernak Slane, a HOBY alumna from 2003 and one of 5 HOBY alumni receiving a 2017 Alumni Achievement Award at the Albert Schweitzer Leadership Awards Gala in New York City on May 31st, 2017. HOBY’s Alumni Achievement Award recognizes outstanding HOBY Alumni who have distinguished themselves as leaders in professional, social, and philanthropic endeavors, and have carried […]