The 2023 GLOBAL VISION AWARD
honoring Coach Dawn Staley
Thursday, December 7 | Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to announce Coach Dawn Staley as the 2023 Global Vision Award recipient. An Olympic gold medalist, American Basketball Hall of Famer, and Head Coach of Women’s Basketball for the University of South Carolina, Coach Staley will be honored at a black-tie gala on Thursday, December 7, at the Columbia Museum of Art. This is the 30th year the Columbia World Affairs Council has presented the award to a leader whose contributions have made a significant impact on projecting South Carolina globally.
“From the home court to the international arena, Coach Staley has done a tremendous job of placing South Carolina on the world stage,” said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. “Her talent as a player and coach, as well as her outstanding leadership and accomplishments, exemplify the spirit of the Global Vision Award.”
Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through international connections, educational programming, and innovative exchanges. Through our vast network of regional and international partners, the Council continues developing opportunities to increase economic prosperity and global education while advancing South Carolina as an international destination.
The Annual Global Vision Award is the Council’s only annual fund-raising event. Your contribution to, and engagement in, our mission plays an important role in establishing South Carolina as a world-class state.
As a sponsor, we welcome you to join our network of passionate global advocates to celebrate Coach Staley and support the future of our state’s global vision and international visibility!
“From the home court to the international arena, Coach Staley has done a tremendous job of placing South Carolina on the world stage,” said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. “Her talent as a player and coach, as well as her outstanding leadership and accomplishments, exemplify the spirit of the Global Vision Award.”
Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through international connections, educational programming, and innovative exchanges. Through our vast network of regional and international partners, the Council continues developing opportunities to increase economic prosperity and global education while advancing South Carolina as an international destination.
The Annual Global Vision Award is the Council’s only annual fund-raising event. Your contribution to, and engagement in, our mission plays an important role in establishing South Carolina as a world-class state.
As a sponsor, we welcome you to join our network of passionate global advocates to celebrate Coach Staley and support the future of our state’s global vision and international visibility!
THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!
DIAMOND
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IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BEDFORD
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GOLD
SILVER
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BRONZE
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SOUTHEAST
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Sam and Mary Drew
William C. Schmidt, Jr
Anne Sinclair Consulting
Kathy & Emerson Smith
April Lucas & John Stucker
Samuel C. and Mary E. Baskin Waters Foundation Fund
of Central Carolina Community Foundation
William C. Schmidt, Jr
Anne Sinclair Consulting
Kathy & Emerson Smith
April Lucas & John Stucker
Samuel C. and Mary E. Baskin Waters Foundation Fund
of Central Carolina Community Foundation
The Columbia World Affairs Council is a private, non-profit 501(c)3 non-partisan organization, and all donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Our Federal tax id is 57-0972662.
For more information call 803.348.4490 or email [email protected]
Sponsorship payments accepted with PayPal and checks. Make checks payable to Columbia World Affairs Council and mail to P.O. Box 5593, Columbia, S.C., 29250.
For more information call 803.348.4490 or email [email protected]
Sponsorship payments accepted with PayPal and checks. Make checks payable to Columbia World Affairs Council and mail to P.O. Box 5593, Columbia, S.C., 29250.
Photos from 2022 Global Vision Award Gala!
PAST GLOBAL VISION AWARD HONOREES
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2022
Dr. Jim Chow 2021 George Wolfe 2020 Harry Huge 2019 Dr. Henry N. Tisdale 2018 Senator Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. 2017 Mayor Joe Riley See photos HERE! 2016 Governor Nikki R. Haley See photos HERE! 2015 Dr. Harris Pastides 2014 Inez Moore Tenenbaum 2013 Governor Richard W. Riley 2012 Bobby Hitt SC Secretary of Commerce |
2011
Senator Lindsey Graham and Congressman James E. Clyburn 2010 Paula Harper Bethea 2009 Ambassadors Robert V. Royall Jr. and David Wilkins 2008 Dr. Andrew Sorensen President of the University of South Carolina and The Honorable Bob Coble Mayor of the City of Columbia 2007 Ed Sellers, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 2006 Ms. Sabine Lang Director of Lang-Mekra, N.A., LLC 2005 Satch Krantz Executive Director, Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
2004
US Senator Fritz Hollings 2003 Community Activist Jasper Salmond 2002 Governor John C. West 2001 SC State Ports Authority 2000 Ambassador Phil Lader 1999 Fred Monk 1998 Governor Robert McNair 1997 Sister Mary Jacob 1996 Ambassador Richard Walker 1995 Astronaut Major General Charles F. Bolden, Jr. 1994 Governor Carroll Campbell, Jr. |