Each year, since 1994, the Columbia World Affairs Council presents the Global Vision Award to a leader whose contributions have made a significant impact on projecting South Carolina globally. The recipient is honored at a black-tie gala attended by leaders of international affairs from across the state.
THE 26TH ANNUAL GLOBAL VISION AWARD
honoring Dr. Henry N. Tisdale
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
at the Columbia Marriott
The Columbia World Affairs Council is pleased to present President of Claflin University Dr. Henry N. Tisdale with the 2019 Global Vision Award. Dr. Tisdale will be honored at a black-tie gala at the Columbia Marriott on Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019. The reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the dinner will begin at 7:45 p.m.
“Dr. Tisdale has fostered generations of leaders instilled with a global vision. During his presidency he not only doubled enrollment and achieved historic capital campaign success, he put South Carolina on the map in 2008 when Forbes named Claflin as the number one HBCU and in the top 4% of colleges and universities nationally,” said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. “With students from 26 states and 15 countries, Dr. Tisdale has elevated the status of our state for generations to come.”
This elegant evening is a celebration of Columbia's global relationships and visibility, as well as an opportunity to mingle with prominent members of the Midlands' international community and key players in international affairs. Join us for the black-tie gala dinner - a wine and cocktail reception will precede the dinner and award ceremony.
All proceeds support the Columbia World Affairs Council mission to serve as a catalyst for building and maintaining relationships between South Carolina and the rest of the world. Please see below for sponsorship opportunities!
Tickets for the evening are $75 for CWAC members and $125 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased online below through PayPal, by check, or simply contact us!
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Dickson Monk, 803.252.2197 or dmonk@columbiaworldaffairs.org
“Dr. Tisdale has fostered generations of leaders instilled with a global vision. During his presidency he not only doubled enrollment and achieved historic capital campaign success, he put South Carolina on the map in 2008 when Forbes named Claflin as the number one HBCU and in the top 4% of colleges and universities nationally,” said Bob Coble, former Columbia Mayor and Chair of Columbia World Affairs Council Board of Directors. “With students from 26 states and 15 countries, Dr. Tisdale has elevated the status of our state for generations to come.”
This elegant evening is a celebration of Columbia's global relationships and visibility, as well as an opportunity to mingle with prominent members of the Midlands' international community and key players in international affairs. Join us for the black-tie gala dinner - a wine and cocktail reception will precede the dinner and award ceremony.
All proceeds support the Columbia World Affairs Council mission to serve as a catalyst for building and maintaining relationships between South Carolina and the rest of the world. Please see below for sponsorship opportunities!
Tickets for the evening are $75 for CWAC members and $125 for nonmembers. Tickets can be purchased online below through PayPal, by check, or simply contact us!
For more information or to become a sponsor, please contact Dickson Monk, 803.252.2197 or dmonk@columbiaworldaffairs.org
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BECOME A SPONSOR of the 2019 Global Vision Award Gala!
2019 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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For more information call 803.252.2197 or email us here. Additional sponsorship levels available on request. Payment for sponsorships accepted with PayPal and checks. Make checks payable to Columbia World Affairs Council and mail to PO Box 5593, Columbia, S.C., 29250. |
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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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. |