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