The 2025 Tulane Distinguished Entrepreneur of the Year:
Alon Shaya and Emily Shaya, Founders of Pomegranate Hospitality
A distinguished honor bestowed upon those who have exemplified true entrepreneurial spirit and philanthropic generosity.
- 2024: Chris Britt, Co-Founder and CEO of Chime (photos)
- 2023: Mrs. Gayle Benson, Owner, The New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans.
- 2022: Mr. Jim Coulter, Executive Chairman and Founding Partner, TPG
- 2019: Ms. Katie Rodan and Ms. Kathy Fields, Co-Founders, Rodan + Fields
- 2018: Mr. Patrick Comer (photos)
- 2017: Mr. James J. Buquet, III (photos)
- 2016: Mr. Chris Papamichael and Mr. Matthew Schwartz (photos)
- 2015: Mr. James E. Maurin, Co-Founder of Stirling Properties (photos)
- 2014: Ms. Ti Martin, Co-Owner, Commander's Palace (photos)
- 2013: Dr. John B. Elstrott , former Executive Director of the Levy-Rosenblum Institute (photos)
- 2012: Mr. Jerry Greenbaum of CentraArchy Affliates (photos)
- 2011: Mr. Albert Lepage of Lepage Bakeries (photos)
- 2010: Mr. Bertrand A., Mr. George H. and Mr. Peter A. Wilson of Barriere Construction (photos)
- 2009: Mr. Rick S. Rees of Longvue Capital (photos)
- 2008: Mr. James Reiss of Reiss Companies
- 2007: Mr. C. Berdon Lawrence of Kirby Corporation (photos)
- 2005: Mr. John E. Koerner III of Koerner Capital
- 2004: Mr. Frank B. Stewart Jr. of Stewart Capital
- 2003: Mr. William A. Goldring of Republic Beverages
- 2002: Mr. Albert Fraenkel of Fraenkel Furniture
- 2001: Mr. Sidney Besthoff of K & B Stores (Currently Rite-Aid)
