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THE 27TH ANNUAL GLOBAL VISION AWARD
honoring Harry Arthur Huge

Each year, since 1994, the Global Vision Award is presented to a leader whose contributions have made a significant impact on projecting South Carolina globally. 
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The Columbia World Affairs Council presents the esteemed 2020 Global Vision Award in honor and remembrance of the late Harry Arthur Huge, Honorary Consul of the Republic of Estonia for South Carolina, attorney, venture capitalist, and philanthropist. Mr. Huge passed away on April 27, 2020, at the age of 82. This is the 27th 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.
 
Regretfully, this is the first year the award will be given both posthumously and without a black-tie gala during the year of recognition. The annual Global Vision Award Dinner has been postponed in regards to public safety during the global COVID-19 pandemic and an official presentation to the Huge family will take place as soon as possible in 2021. 

“Through his support of the Council, Mr. Huge brought valuable connections to the Midlands and contributed greatly to a better global community. His legacy connecting Estonia and South Carolina as well as his educational philanthropy for students and young entrepreneurs will continue to benefit our State for generations.” -- Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. 
 
“Mr. Huge’s passion and vision will have a distinct and lasting impact on South Carolina’s students, companies, and government. It is the Council’s privilege to honor him with the 2020 Global Vision Award.” -- said Dickson Monk, Executive Director of the Columbia World Affairs Council
 
Unable to host this year's Global Vision Award Gala, our only annual fundraising event, your support is needed more than ever. Please consider being a 2020 Global Vision Sponsor by giving what you can - any amount is greatly appreciated! All proceeds support the Columbia World Affairs Council mission to provide educational world affairs programming while building and maintaining relationships between South Carolina and the World. Please see below for sponsorship opportunities! 

For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Dickson Monk, 803.252.2197 or dmonk@columbiaworldaffairs.org ​
FULL PRESS RELEASE HERE
Mr. Huge's full biography can be found at thehugefoundation.org.

BECOME A 2020 Global Vision Award SPONSOR!

​​2020 Global Vision Award Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits. 
Select Sponsorship Level
Or kindly, click the banner below to...
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Ambassador Sponsorship
$10,000
  • Champion sponsor of the dinner
  • Preferred seating for up to 16 people
  • Close proximity to head tables
  • Candid photos of evening
  • Recognition on all advertising and in gala program
  • Company profile included and highlighted on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition at dinner
Minister Sponsorship
$5,000
  • Preferred seating for up to 8 people
  • Close proximity to head tables
  • Candid photos of evening
  • Recognition on all advertising and in gala program
  • Recognition on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition at dinner
  • NEW!​ Ambassador Level Membership Benefits 
Diplomat Sponsorship 
$3,000
  • Preferred seating for up to 8 people
  • Recognition on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition in program
  • Special recognition at dinner
  • NEW!​ Diplomat Level Membership Benefits 
Consul Sponsorship
$1,500
  • Preferred seating for up to 4 people
  • Recognition on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition in program
  • Special recognition at dinner
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.
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For more information call 803.252.2197 or email us here. 

Additional sponsorship levels available on request.


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 the 2019 Global Vision Award Gala honoring Claflin University President Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

THANK YOU TO OUR 2019 GALA SPONSORS!

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MINISTER
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Fred Monk & Virginia Bedford
University of South Carolina: Folks Center for International Business,
Global Carolina, Global Studies, Carolina International House at Maxcy College & McNair Institute for Entrepreneurism and Free Enterprise

DIPLOMAT
FN America
Nelson Mullins
​Nexsen Pruet

CONSUL
BMW
Claflin University
Colite
Collins Engineers
Greater Lexington Chamber & Visitors Center
Gum Springs, LLC
Marriott Columbia
Midlands Education & Business Alliance
Midlands Technical College
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Orangeburg County Development Commission
Parker Poe Law Firm
Sam & Mary Drew
Samuel C. & Mary E. Baskin Waters Foundation Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation
Se Kun & Yong Nan Memorial Fund
South Carolina Research Authority
Transcon Trading


PAST GLOBAL VISION AWARD HONOREES


2019
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

2018
Senator Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. [See photos HERE!]

2017
Mayor Joe Riley
​See photos HERE!

2016
Governor Nikki R. Haley
See photos HERE!
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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.

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