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Maria Bartiromo Receives 2026 Horatio Alger Award in Washington D.C.
Maria Bartiromo, host of Fox Business's Mornings with Maria and Fox News's Sunday Morning Futures, received the 2026 Horatio Alger Award on Friday night in Washington, D.C. The award recognizes individuals who have achieved professional success after overcoming obstacles. Bartiromo grew up in an Italian American family and worked in her father's business.
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D.C. The Washington Examiner reported the event. The Horatio Alger Award honors individuals who have succeeded professionally despite facing significant challenges. The award is presented annually by the Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans, which focuses on recognizing self-made individuals.
The selection aligns with this criterion based on the honoree's career trajectory.
This background contributed to the path in journalism and broadcasting.
The Horatio Alger Association established the award in 1947 to highlight stories of perseverance and achievement.
Recipients are chosen through a nomination and review process by the association's members. , attended by association members and honorees.
The award recognizes professional accomplishments in media.
Future recipients will continue this tradition of honoring similar achievements. This recognition may highlight influence in business media.
The association plans to announce additional 2026 honorees in the coming months. The event underscores the ongoing mission to promote education and opportunity.
