Donald J. Gogel (left), Chief Executive Officer of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, receives the Private Equity Hall of Fame Award from Steven P. Galante, President of Asset Alternatives, Inc., publisher of The Private Equity Analyst. Inducted in 2000, the editors recognized Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in the Buyout Category for the firm's long-standing commitment to value-added investing through its emphasis on operation management; the firm's consistently high ethical standards; and the contributions of founder and Chairman Joseph L. Rice, III in advancing the public's knowledge of the role of buyout financing as a tool to enhance business growth and renewal.