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 South Carolina to help project the state globally. The recipient is honored at a black-tie gala attended by leaders of international affairs from across the state. 

Congratulations to 2017 Global Vision Award Recipient,
Mayor Joe Riley!

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Mayor Joe Riley (left) and CWAC Chairman Emeritus Fred Monk at the 2017 Global Vision Award on November 8.
​ Full press release here. 
Photos below, by Drew Baron

THANK YOU TO OUR 2017 GALA SPONSORS!

Diamond
City of Columbia
Richland County
The Harry and Reba Huge Foundation
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina

Gold
FN Manufacturing
Nelson Mullins Law Firm
Nexsen Pruet Law Firm
University of South Carolina
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Silver
Allen University
Bamberg County Council
Claflin University
Charleston Regional Development Alliance
Colite
Columbia Marriott
Continental
Global Consulting
Gum Springs, LLC
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd Law Firm
JHS Architecture
Midlands Technical College
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Parker Poe Law Firm
Ron Joye
Sam and Mary Drew
Transcon Trading
Samuel C. and Mary E. Baskin Waters Foundation Fund of Central Carolina Community Foundation

BECOME A SPONSOR in 2018!

​​2018 Global Vision Award Gala Sponsorship Levels and Benefits
All sponsorship levels include one year of Corporate Membership. 
Diamond 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
Gold 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
Silver 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
Bronze 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
Select Sponsorship Level

​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. 


PAST GLOBAL VISION AWARD HONOREES

2017
Mayor Joe Riley

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.