May 04, 2022
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The 2022 Global Impact Award honors the National Geographic Society for raising awareness of global trends and helping protect our world through science, exploration and education, and inspiring audiences to join as changemakers. Dr. Jill Tiefenthaler, Chief Executive Officer, will accept the award and deliver the Brooks Emeny Distinguished Lecture.
We will also be recognizing the local work of Refugee Response in supporting Afghan and now soon Ukrainian refugees in coming to Cleveland. Patrick Kearns of Refugee Response will receive the inaugural Dr. Wael Khoury Award for Global Emerging Leaders.
CCWA’s signature event will be held in person on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at the InterContinental Hotel.
5:30 pm Private Reception with Dr. Jill Tiefenthaler (For Sponsors at the $5,000 and above level, and Impact Ticket holders)
5:30 pm Cocktail Reception for All Guests
6:30 pm Program and Dinner
The Cleveland Foundation is our presenting sponsor. Proceeds from this event support the Cleveland Council on World Affairs’ global education programs.
In light of the ongoing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our community remains a priority for the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. In line with CDC guidance, with vaccination being key to protecting public health, we are asking all guests who will be attending the event this evening to be fully vaccinated. Masks are optional.
Registration for this event has closed. For more information, please contact Jenni Carney at (216) 255-9005 or jcarney@ccwa.org.
Sponsorship and Ticket Levels and Benefits:
Ambassador Sponsor — $10,000
Designation as an Ambassador Sponsor for the
Global Impact Award event
Opportunity to deliver the introduction of the
honoree
8 tickets with preferred seating at the event
8 tickets to the private reception with honoree
Valet parking at the event is included for all
participants
Recognition on all event materials and
website*
Logo in CCWA materials for a year
Diplomat Sponsor — $5,000
Designation as a Diplomat Sponsor for the Global
Impact Award Event
8 tickets with preferred seating at the event
8 tickets to the private reception with honoree
Valet parking at the event is included for all
participants
Recognition on all event materials & website*
Logo in CCWA materials for a year
Attaché Sponsor — $2,500
Designation as an Attaché Sponsor for the Global
Impact Award Event
8 tickets to the cocktail reception and program
Valet parking at the event is included for all
participants
Listing in printed program*
Individual Ticket Opportunities
Impact Ticket — $500
One ticket with preferred seating at the event
One ticket to the private reception with honoree
Valet parking at the event is included
Individual Ticket — $150
One ticket to the cocktail reception and program
Valet parking at the event is included
*Based on information at the time of printing
ADMISSION
Documentary songwriting is a powerful vehicle for telling women's stories. It turns difficult experiences into beautiful music, and through collaboration it creates lasting bonds between participants. These real, truthful stories can help connect even more people.
ACTIONS
An Uneasy Ambiguity: A New Path for U.S. – China Relations
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Ivan Kanapathy is the Freeman Chair in China Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. From 2018 to 2021 he served on the White House’s National Security Council staff as director for China, Taiwan, and Mongolia and deputy senior director for Asian affairs.
Why America’s Army Can’t Win America’s Wars: Ukraine, Afghanistan, and the Future of Conflict
Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
John Nagl is Associate Professor of Warfighting Studies at the Army War College. A West Point graduate and retired Armor officer, he attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar, earning his Master’s and Doctoral degrees in International Relations. His doctoral dissertation was published as “Learning to Eat Soup with a Knife: Counterinsurgency Lessons from Malaya and Vietnam.”
Nigeria: What is At Stake for Africa’s Largest Economy Facing Challenging 2023 Elections?
Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Oge Onubogu is senior program officer for Africa Programs at the United States Institute of Peace (USIP) where she leads programming in Nigeria. In this position, she provides leadership, strategic management, and oversees the design and implementation of projects to promote inclusion and community security by partnering with policymakers, civic leaders, and organizations in Nigeria.
Brazil’s Presidential Elections and Implications for U.S. – Brazil Bilateral Relations
Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Liliana Ayalde is Senior Adviser in the Americas Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. In her 38-year career as a Foreign Service Officer, she was dedicated to foreign affairs, development, defense and security in Latin America and the Caribbean. She served as the U.S. ambassador to the Federative Republic of Brazil from 2013-2016.
The Evolving World Order: How Geopolitics Shape American Security
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Richard Fontaine is the Chief Executive Office of the Center for a New American Security. Prior to CNAS, he was foreign policy advisor to Senator John McCain and worked at the State Department, the National Security Council (NSC), and on the staff of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Topic: U.S. – Saudi Arabia Relations
Thursday, March 16, 2023 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Dr. Courtney Freer is Visiting Assistant Professor of Middle Eastern Studies at Emory University. Her academic work focuses on the domestic politics of the Arab Gulf states and Islamism.
What if…?: Scenarios for the Future of Ukraine
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 5:45 PM | The Union Club
Liana Fix is a Resident Fellow, German Marshall Fund; Professor, International Affairs, Koerber Foundation in Berlin. She is a historian and political scientist, and her work focuses on Russia and Eastern Europe and European security.
Topic: Global Food Security
Date in May to be determined
Speaker: To be announced in the new year
Foreign Policy Forum COVID-19 Guidelines
In light of the ongoing evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of our members, speakers, and staff remain a priority for the Cleveland Council on World Affairs. We ask that all Foreign Policy Forum attendees agree to maintain vigilance to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by:
- Refraining from attending Foreign Policy Forum events if you:
– Have had recent contact with an infected person
– Are experiencing symptoms or feeling unwell - Maintaining a vaccination and booster schedule appropriate for your own risk level and health implications.
- Continuing to follow local health authorities’ guidelines in an evolving environment.
- Agreeing to comply with requests, such as masking, if necessary, made by CCWA staff to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Questions? Contact Amy Moniot, Manager of Programming at amoniot@ccwa.org or 216.255.9006.
VENUE INFORMATION
Who Am I As a Leader?
Cleveland and the Global Economy
Social & Political Change Around the Globe
Diplomatic Toolkit in Action
Who Am I As a Leader?
Cleveland and the Global Economy
Social & Political Change Around the Globe
Diplomatic Toolkit in Action
ADDITIONAL EVENT MATERIALS
A documentary song comes from a person's actual, lived experience. DocSongs document the emotions of that experience through music and share it with the world.
A documentary song comes from a person's actual, lived experience. DocSongs document the emotions of that experience through music and share it with the world.
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