Awarded annually to a person who has made noteworthy contributions, as thinker, practitioner, and policy maker, to a better understanding and more efficient functioning of the financial system.
Otmar Issing (2007)
For his part in transforming the vision of a single currency and a united monetary policy for Europe into reality, and also for his scholarship and public service beyond the realm of central banking.
Finn E. Kydland (2005)
For his contributions to the understanding of time consistency in economic policy and for his outstanding research on the factors driving business cycles.
Willem F. Duisenberg (2004)
For his leadership role as first President of the European Central Bank, building upon his years of experience as an academic, politician, and central banker.
Stanley Fischer (2003)
In recognition of his major contributions toward the understanding of the effects of inflation and for a lifetime of distinguished achievement in academia, the public sector, and the private sector.
Donald Kohn (2002)
For his outstanding contributions to the conduct of monetary policy at the Federal Reserve Board.
Edwin M. Truman (2001)
For his outstanding contributions to international financial policy at the Federal Reserve Board and the U.S. Treasury.
Michael J. Prell (2000)
For his outstanding research and analyical skill in support of the remarkable record of recent U.S. monetary policy and economic performance.
William J. McDonough (1999)
For his leadership in the central banking community in maintaining the health of the world financial system.
Alice M. Rivlin (1998)
For her many contributions to public policy, reform of the Federal Budget Process, and improvement of Federal Finances.
Allan H. Meltzer (1997)
In recognition of his exceptional contributions to financial markets and the public interest which have helped promote economic growth, stability and rising living standards.
Lyle E. Gramley (1996)
For his substantial contributions to the financial industry as an economist and educator, and his achievements while serving on the Council of Economic Advisors and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve.
Yasushi Mieno (1995)
For his distinguished career, culminating as the 26th Governor of the Bank of Japan, whose monetary policies revived confidence in the financial system.
Alexandre Lamfalussy (1994)
For his contributions to developing basic standards on cross-border net payment settlements and risk-based capital standards.
Neal M. Soss (1993)
For his distinguished professional achievements which have revolutionized the residential mortgage industry and benefited tens of millions of American home owners.
Sam Y. Cross (1992)
For his distinguished career, spanning four decades, and numerous contributions on the world stage as a public servant at the U.S. Treasury, International Monetary Fund and Federal Reserve.
Karl Otto Pohl (1991)
For distinguished achievements contributing to the strength and prosperity of Germany, and the growth and vitality of the world financial markets.
E. Gerald Corrigan (1990)
For the exercise of leadership and vision in more than two decades with the Federal Reserve during a time of great change on the financial landscape.
Martin Feldstein (1989)
For notable contributions to the economics profession both as an educator and as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors.
Peter D. Sternlight (1988)
For four decades of service as a central banker with rock solid integrity and unswerving commitment to the public interest.
Anthony M. Solomon (1987)
For significant contributions as an economist in both the public and private sectors, as a teacher and an artist-the quintessential Renaissance man.
Alan Greenspan (1986)
For professional contributions to the science and art of political economy; and for leadership, dedication and integrity in service to the nation, especially as Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors and Chairman of the National Commission on Social Security Reform.
Henry Wallich (1985)
For his notable contribution to the public interest as a central banker, educator, government offical, and journalist.
Albert Wojnilower (1984)
For a lifetime of brilliant economic and financial analysis at the cutting edge of theory and application.
Robert V. Roosa (1983)
For significant contributions while at the Federal Reserve and U.S. Treasury, and also as a private banker.
Paul A. Volcker (1982)
For leadership and dedication in troubled times; for a lifetime of achievement and service to the financial community, especially as Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board.
Henry Kaufman (1981)
For unique understanding of economics, outstanding talent for economic prediction, and great skill as a communicator.
Otto Emminger (1979)
For achievements while serving as President of the Deutsche Bundesbank.
Arthur Levitt (1978)
For achievements while serving as Comptroller of the State of New York.
Pierre-Paul Schweitzer (1977)
For achievements while serving as Chairman of the Executive Board and Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund.
William E. Simon (1976)
For achievements while serving as Secretary of the Treasury.