The 2006 Common Wealth Award winners represent the spectrum of human endeavors and the finest of human achievement.

The 2006 Common Wealth Award winners represent the spectrum of human endeavors and the finest of human achievement. They are leaders, innovators and artists who have used their special talents to make a difference in our world. We applaud these remarkable individuals for their accomplishments, and we honor Ralph Hayes for the inspired legacy he created in the Common Wealth Awards.

The 2006 winners continue the tradition of excellence and leadership symbolized by the Common Wealth Awards.

We do believe it might have an impact on student achievement, and really, that's what we're here to do.

Happiness is not in the mere possession of money; it lies in the joy of achievement, in the thrill of creative effort.

I lived on a #Parkavenue for 8 years…it didn't even cost me $23.8million; determining the value of my residence locations, didn't come to me through the face value of a currency denomination, but the credence I gave to my wealthy 'place'ment by real estate connotations.