2026
Norman Vincent Peale Award for Positive Thinking
On the evening of Thursday, October 22, 2026, the Blanton-Peale Institute & Counseling Center will host the 2026 Norman Vincent Peale Awards for Positive Thinking at SECOND NYC.
During this very special celebration, we honor two incredible leaders in ministry and wellness! Rev. Dr. Michael Bos, Senior Minister of Marble Collegiate Church and Rev. Dr. Micah McCreary, President of New Brunswick Theological Seminary inspire hope and positive change in the lives of so many, with compassion, creativity, and exceptional leadership. We are thrilled to recognize their impact and share this special celebration with them and the Blanton-Peale community.
Norman Vincent Peale Award Ceremony
The Norman Vincent Peale Award Ceremony celebrates individuals and groups who embody the power of positive thinking in action. Honorees are recognized for inspiring hope, resilience, and optimism in their communities, showing how a constructive mindset can drive meaningful change. This annual event highlights stories of courage, perseverance, and the uplifting impact of positivity in everyday life.
Previous Honorees
2025
Chryssie Whitehead
Kirsten Wrinkle
2024
James Venetos
Rev. Dr. Shari Brink
2023
Lauren McGill+
Dr. Ashwin Vasan
2022
Dr. Lisa Miller
Dr. Yung Duk Kim
2021
John and Eleanor Rorer+
Korean American Assoc. of Greater NY
FDNY EMS
2020
Joe Namath
Stephanie Bailey+
2019
Keyon Dooling
Asian New Life Foundation
Aetna, a CVS Health business
2018
Ron Powers
Aiyoung Choi
Dr. Michael B. Brown
2017
Terrie Williams
Debbie Macomber
Dr. David A. Leeming+
Drs. William & Hwain Lee
2016
David L. Harris, Esq.+
Eileen Fisher and Eileen Fisher, Inc.
Asian Women’s Christian Association
Ambassador Suzan Johnson Cook
2015
Dr. Jack Templeton
William Dodge Rueckert
Sister Carol Perry, SU
The Rev. Dr. Samuel Chang Kil Kim
2014
Denise Richardson
Dr. Yoon Soo Park
Ahmad S. Corbitt
2013
Cynthia Hardin Milligan
Casey R. Kemper+
Jeannemarie Baker
2012
John M. Kang, Esq.+
Anne Hale Johnson
Evelyn Davis, M.D.
Carter Ledyard & Milburn LLP
2011
The Rev. Alfonso Wyatt
The Peale Foundation
Mrs. Sunny Kang
2010
The Very Rev. James Parks Morton
The Rev. Dr. James A. Forbes, Jr.
Mr. Christopher A. Crane
Dr. Diane T. Ashley
2007
Marcy Syms
Richard M. DeVos
Phyllis F. Cohen, PhD+
2006
David P. Pearson
James Earl Jones
Kenneth S. Giniger+
Donna deVarona
2005
Deborah Toll Reynolds
Arthur Caliandro+
2004
Greg & Lauren Manning
Brian G. Clark
Walter Anderson
2003
Timothy Hultquist
Phyllis George
2002
Leila Hadley Luce
2001
Neal Gilliatt+
John M. Allen+
2000
Mrs. Fred Trump
Thomas S. Johnson
1999
John F. Temple
Dr. Ronald B. Sobel
1998
George V. Grune
E. Virgil Conway+
1997
Anthony L. Watson
Randall L. Tobias
1996
C. William Pollard
Philip L. Carret
1995
Dave Thomas
John Mack Carter
1994
Ruth Stafford Peale+
Eugene Lang
1993
David Kearns
Elizabeth Dole
1992
Sir John Marks Templeton
Fr. Joseph C. Martin C.C.
1991
General Colin Powell (Ret.)
1990
President Ronald Reagan
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