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.
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
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
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.
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits.
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Ambassador Sponsorship
$10,000
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Minister Sponsorship
$5,000
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Diplomat Sponsorship
$3,000
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Consul Sponsorship
$1,500
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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 803.252.2197 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.
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!
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
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
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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! 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. |