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THE 28TH ANNUAL GLOBAL VISION AWARD
honoring George Wolfe

Photos from the 2021 Global Vision Award Gala honoring George B. Wolfe
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The Columbia World Affairs Council was pleased to announce George B. Wolfe as the 2021 Global Vision Award recipient on Monday, December 6, 2021, at our annual black-tie gala hosted at the Columbia Marriott! This was the 28th 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.

“I don’t know anyone who has had more of an impact on international economic development in South Carolina over the last 40 years,” said Bobby Hitt, former South Carolina Secretary of Commerce.

Over those years, Mr. Wolfe, a partner and co-chair of the Economic Development Practice Group at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP and founding board member of the Columbia World Affairs Council, created and amended tax and incentive laws positioning South Carolina to consistently be one of the leading states for capital investment in the Nation. His dedication has resulted in billions of dollars in investments and created tens of thousands of jobs for our state economy while attracting companies from Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, The Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom—including BMW, Roche, and Toray

There would not be a Columbia World Affairs Council without George Wolfe. We are excited to celebrate Mr. Wolfe who has shown unwavering support for our mission since he helped establish the Council in 1993.
 
For 29 years, Columbia World Affairs Council has showcased 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 fund raising event. Your contribution to, and engagement in, our mission plays a significant 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 Mr. Wolfe and support the future of our state’s global vision and international visibility!

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​​2022 Global Vision Award Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership with accompanying benefits. 
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DIAMOND Sponsorship
$10,000
  • Champion sponsor of the dinner
  • 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
GOLD Sponsorship
$5,000
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  • 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
SILVER Sponsorship 
$3,000
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  • Recognition on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition in program
  • Special recognition at dinner
BRONZE Sponsorship
$1,500
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  • Recognition on the Columbia World Affairs Council website
  • Special recognition in program
  • Special recognition at dinner
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.
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For more information call 803.252.2197 or email dmonk@columbiaworldaffairs.org 

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. 

THANK YOU TO OUR 2021 Global Vison SPONSORS!

DIAMOND
City of Columbia
Nelson Mullins
Fred Monk & Virginia Bedford

SILVER
FN America
Nexsen Pruet

BRONZE
Claflin University
Continental
Duke Energy
Marriott Columbia 
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Parker Poe
Richland County Economic Development
Sam & Mary Drew
Samuel C. and Mary E. Baskin Waters Foundation Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation
South Carolina Research Authority
Transcon Trading
UofSC Folks Center for International Business, Darla Moore School of Business 
UofSC Walker Institute for International & Area Studies
Photos from the 2019 Global Vision Award Gala honoring Claflin University President Dr. Henry N. Tisdale

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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