Michael Bloomberg

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Michael Bloomberg's list of honors reflects his dual impact on business and public life. The Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded in 2024, recognizes his decades of service and philanthropy. His Carnegie Medal and Genesis Prize highlight his commitment to giving back. These awards are a testament to his influence, though he often downplays them in favor of data-driven results.

AwardsMichael Bloomberg has received numerous honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2024, the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in 2007, and the Genesis Prize in 2014. He has also received honorary degrees from Johns Hopkins, Harvard, and Oxford.

Honours & Distinctions

Presidential Medal of Freedom

President of the United States·2024

Awarded by President Joe Biden for his contributions to business, public service, and philanthropy.

Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy

Carnegie Corporation·2007

Honored for his extraordinary philanthropic contributions.

Genesis Prize

Genesis Prize Foundation·2014

Awarded for his Jewish values and philanthropic work.

Honorary Degrees

Johns Hopkins University, Harvard University, Oxford University00

Received honorary doctorates from several leading universities.

Rankings & Lists

#18

World's Billionaires

Forbes·2026

Magazine Covers

Time

2011-08-15

The Data Mayor

Bloomberg Businessweek

2014-01-06

The Return of Mike

Records & Feats

Most expensive self-funded presidential campaign

Politics·2020

Spent $935 million of his own money on his 2020 presidential run.