Michael Steinhardt and John Stossel

Nearly 500 leaders and luminaries from every facet of the industry were in attendance to see winners announced and awarded 'Oscar-Style'. Michael Steinhardt, a pioneer in the hedge fund world, and Phil Goldstein, Founder of Bulldog Investments were in attendance to accept their respective awards for Lifetime Achievement and Outstanding Contribution to the Industry.

Winners were awarded in nine other categories, and included Paulson & Co. for Hedge Fund Leader.

Also recognized and awarded were the 2008 Rising Stars of Hedge Funds, 20 up-and-coming, talented young professionals poised to be future leaders of the industry. To view the online version of the supplement please click here.

Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient Michael Steinhardt, one of the hedge fund industry's iconic pioneers, is the recipient of Alternative Investment News' 2008 Lifetime Achievement Award!
Outstanding Contribution to the Hedge Fund Industry Goldstein Honored For Industry Contributions
2008 AWARD CATEGORIES AND WINNERS: (Click Here to Review Award Criteria)
New! - Hedge Fund Consultant of the Year Jaeson Dubrovay, NEPC Hedge Fund Launch of the Year AdultVest Emerging Manager of the Year Algebris Investments Hedge Fund Leader of the Year Paulson & Co. Fund of Hedge Funds Leader of the Year Harcourt Investment Consulting	Public Fund Investor of the Year Teacher Retirement System Of Texas Corporate Pension Fund Investor of the Year Railways Pension Trustee Company Nonprofit Investor of the Year Texas Christian University Institutional Manager of the Year The Blackstone Group

	Master of Ceremonies David Moore, Chairman, Moore Holdings, LLC
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