Warren Buffett

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Warren Buffett's investing record is unparalleled. From 1965 to 2022, Berkshire Hathaway's compound annual gain was 19.8%, nearly double the S&P 500's 9.9%. He has been named the world's richest person multiple times and is consistently ranked among the most admired business figures. His philanthropic commitment has inspired a generation of billionaires to give away their wealth.

AwardsBuffett has received numerous awards for his investing and philanthropy, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2011. He has been inducted into the Junior Achievement U.S. Business Hall of Fame and received honorary degrees from dozens of universities. His annual letters have won praise for their clarity and wisdom.

Honours & Distinctions

Presidential Medal of Freedom

United States Government·2011

Awarded by President Barack Obama for his philanthropic work.

Honorary Doctor of Laws

University of Nebraska·1998

Honorary degree from his alma mater.

Rankings & Lists

World's Richest People

Forbes·2008

World's Richest People

Forbes·2026

Magazine Covers

Time

1999-08-02

The Oracle of Omaha

Forbes

2008-03-05

The World's Richest Man

Records & Feats

Longest-running compound annual growth rate among major investors

Career Milestone·2022

Berkshire Hathaway's 19.8% annual return from 1965 to 2022 is the best long-term record of any major investor.

Largest single charitable pledge in history

Philanthropy·2006

In 2006, Buffett pledged to donate 85% of his fortune to the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, then worth about $37 billion.