In 1999, President Thabo Mbeki awarded him the Order of Good Hope, the highest honor the Republic of South Africa bestows on a citizen of another country. As a legacy and contribution to South Africa and the United States, Joseph helped found the Emerging Leaders Program, a pioneering effort in partnership with both the University of Cape Town and Duke University aimed at identifying and mentoring the next generation of significant leaders working to make an impact on the world.
In 1999, President Thabo Mbeki honored Joseph by awarding him the Order of Good Hope, South Africa's highest honor for a citizen from another country. As a lasting tribute and contribution to both South Africa and the United States, Joseph co-founded the Emerging Leaders Program, a groundbreaking initiative in collaboration with the University of Cape Town and Duke University that aims to identify and mentor future leaders who will make a global impact.