2024 GLOBAL VISION AWARD
presented to the
USC International Business Programs
honoring William R. Folks, Jr., Kendall Roth, and James K. Kane
Tuesday, December 3 | Columbia Museum of Art
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to present the 2024 Global Vision Award to the University of South Carolina's International Business Programs at the Darla Moore School of Business, honoring William R. Folks Jr., Kendall Roth, and posthumously, former Dean of the Business School, James K. Kane, in celebration of the renowned program's 50th anniversary. This will mark the 31st year the Columbia World Affairs Council has presented the award to recognize a global vision that has made a significant impact on projecting South Carolina internationally. A black tie gala will be held on Tuesday, December 3, at the Columbia Museum of Art.
"The award-winning International Business Programs at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business have trained outstanding global business leaders for half century," said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. "Now, those leaders have spread across every corner of the world representing South Carolina and the Gamecock spirit. As a result, our state has become synonymous world-wide with excellence and as a welcoming destination for trade and investment."
Founded in 1993, Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through enlightening educational programming and innovative international 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 Gala is the Council’s only annual fund-raising event. Established in in 1994, and the first award recipient was Governor Carroll A. Campbell. The 2023 Global Vision Award was given to Coach Dawn Staley.
Please join us for the special evening using the ticket link below, or read on for sponsorship opportunities!
Join our network of passionate global advocates in celebrating 50 years of IB programs at USC & support the future of South Carolina’s global visibility as a world-class state!
"The award-winning International Business Programs at the University of South Carolina's Darla Moore School of Business have trained outstanding global business leaders for half century," said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. "Now, those leaders have spread across every corner of the world representing South Carolina and the Gamecock spirit. As a result, our state has become synonymous world-wide with excellence and as a welcoming destination for trade and investment."
Founded in 1993, Columbia World Affairs Council showcases South Carolina globally through enlightening educational programming and innovative international 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 Gala is the Council’s only annual fund-raising event. Established in in 1994, and the first award recipient was Governor Carroll A. Campbell. The 2023 Global Vision Award was given to Coach Dawn Staley.
Please join us for the special evening using the ticket link below, or read on for sponsorship opportunities!
Join our network of passionate global advocates in celebrating 50 years of IB programs at USC & support the future of South Carolina’s global visibility as a world-class state!
Join us for the special evening!
Individual Tickets: $75 Members | $125 Nonmembers
Buy online here, call 803.348.4490, or email [email protected]
Individual Tickets: $75 Members | $125 Nonmembers
Buy online here, call 803.348.4490, or email [email protected]
Become a 2024 GLOBAL VISION AWARD SPONSOR today!
2024 Global Vision Award Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits.
Additional sponsorship levels available upon request!
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits.
Additional sponsorship levels available upon request!
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.
Sponsorship payments accepted with PayPal and checks.
Please make checks payable to:
Columbia World Affairs Council
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.
Please make checks payable to:
Columbia World Affairs Council
P.O. Box 5593, Columbia, S.C., 29250
For more information call 803.348.4490 or email [email protected]
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 SPONSORS!
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IN MEMORY OF VIRGINIA BEDFORD
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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.
PAST GLOBAL VISION AWARD HONOREES
2023
Coach Dawn Staley See photos HERE! 2022 Dr. Jim Chow See photos HERE! 2021 George Wolfe See photos HERE! 2020 Harry Huge 2019 Dr. Henry N. Tisdale See photos HERE! 2018 Senator Hugh K. Leatherman, Sr. See photos HERE! 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 & Congressman James E. Clyburn 2010 Paula Harper Bethea 2009 Ambassadors Robert V. Royall Jr. & David Wilkins 2008 Dr. Andrew Sorensen & The Honorable Bob Coble 2007 Ed Sellers BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina 2006 Ms. Sabine Lang Director, Lang-Mekra, N.A., LLC 2005 Satch Krantz Riverbanks Zoo and Garden |
2004
US Senator Fritz Hollings 2003 Jasper Salmond Community Activist 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. |