Whereas The Wharton School wishes to honor
exceptional world leaders for their achievement
and public service through the awarding of
The Dean’s Medal;

Whereas Dhirajlal Hirachand Ambani
was the founder and today continues as
The Chairman of Reliance Industries Limited;

And whereas Reliance Industries has grown,
under the careful guidance of Mr. Ambani,
to be the largest private sector enterprise in India;

And whereas he has been recognized
for revolutionizing the very concept of
equity investing in India by creating wealth
and value for millions of shareholders;

And whereas Mr. Ambani,
through his leadership and achievement,
has contributed to the belief that anyone,
through diligence, patience, and hard work,
can accumulate wealth;

And whereas he has frequently used
the products of his labors for the betterment of
Indian and world society;

And whereas this is the
twentieth anniversary year of the founding of
Reliance Industries Limited,
a year for celebration and recognition;

And whereas Reliance Industries Limited
now stands on the edge of a new era of global size,
competitiveness and industrial dominance;

We at The Wharton School recognize
the extraordinary achievements of Mr. Ambani and,
Believing that Mr. Ambani will bring honor and
distinction to the list of the twenty-three previous awardees;

Therefore, and on behalf of the faculty, students
and alumni of The Wharton School,

Thereby award
The Twenty-Fourth Dean’s Medal
to
Dhirajjal Hirachand Ambani