BCG launched its first alumni awards in 2021 to celebrate our inspiring alumni leaders who are driving measurable and inclusive impact across sectors. Since then, we have honored the accomplishments of 15 outstanding members of our North American alumni community.
This year, the alumni awards recognize alumni who excel in the following three categories:
- The Leadership Award for alumni who demonstrate an exceptional ability to inspire others to achieve extraordinary results and reach their full potential
- The Innovation Award for entrepreneurial alumni who launch bold new ventures and develop scalable solutions to complex challenges
- The Empowerment Award for alumni who drive progress in areas of diversity, inclusion, mental health, and/or well-being so that people from all backgrounds have opportunities to contribute, grow, and thrive
In addition to recognizing the achievements of our alumni community, each of the alumni awards includes a $5,000 monetary prize that BCG donates to a charitable organization of the winner’s choice.
This year’s winners inspire us with their accomplishments and embody BCG’s commitment to shaping a better future. From upskilling unemployed and underemployed individuals to reshaping neurological drug development to leading a global organization known for its best-in-class customer service, we’re delighted to give them the recognition they so richly deserve.” — Aviel Marrache, BCG North America Alumni & Career Services Chair
Meet the 2025 BCG Alumni Award Winners
Leadership Award
Mohammed Badi
President, Global Servicing, American Express
BCG New York, 2004–2018
Mohammed leads a group of more than 30,000 people who impact every customer interaction at American Express. By empowering his teams to pursue bold goals and deliver exceptional service, he is strengthening Amex’s reputation for innovation and problem-solving.
“Most people want to improve their performance and advance in their careers. Exceptional leaders demonstrate a commitment to help their team members get better at doing their jobs.”
— Mohammed Badi
Learn more about 2025 Alumni Leadership Award winner Mohammed Badi
Innovation Award
Scott Johnson
President & Founder, Myelin Repair Foundation
BCG Chicago, 1981–1983
Dissatisfied with the pace of medical research toward restorative treatments for the millions of people like himself living with MS, Scott founded a nonprofit to accelerate discovery and commercialization of the first treatments to repair myelin damage. Thanks to his efforts, 30 pharma companies are now developing myelin repair drugs, with the first treatments expected to reach patients by 2029.
“I never expected that half my career would be in the nonprofit world, but I think that BCG prepared me for any possibility down the road.” — Scott Johnson
Learn more about 2025 Alumni Innovation Award winner Scott Johnson
Empowerment Award
Molly Jacobson
President & CEO, Commonwealth Corporation
BCG Boston, 2010–2024
With an inclusive and collaborative leadership style, Molly has expanded access to workforce development and training programs across Massachusetts. Her organization helps nearly 50,000 people a year pursue upward mobility, while also ensuring that thousands of companies have the skilled workers they need to flourish and grow.
“I think of BCG as being a best-in-class training organization... My assumption is that everybody can be great, and I just need to figure out what training or coaching they need to excel.” – Molly Jacobson
Learn more about 2025 Alumni Empowerment Award winner Molly Jacobson
