Launch of the Regional Repository of Chinese Investments in Latin America
Ticketed Event
Roundtable Luncheon
Invitation Only
Cocktail Reception
6:00pm – 7:00pm
Dinner and Ceremony
7:00pm – 10:00pm
Inquiries
Sponsorships & Tickets
gala@thedialogue.org
+1 (202) 463-2931
Press
press@thedialogue.org
+1 (202) 463-2932
The Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala celebrates individuals and organizations committed to advancing democratic governance, social equity, and prosperity in the Western Hemisphere. The annual event brings together top world leaders whose exceptional contributions have been instrumental in addressing the most pressing challenges facing our region. Previous honorees or program participants include former President of the Government of Spain Felipe González, Mexican entrepreneur Daniel Chávez Morán, US Assistant Secretary of State Roberta Jacobson, US Special Envoy Bernie Aronson, US Senator Tim Kaine, Guatemalan philanthropist Salvador Paiz, former World Bank President Robert Zoellick, and US Representative Xavier Becerra. More than 400 dignitaries attend each year.
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for Peace
President of Colombia
Member, Inter-American Dialogue
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
President, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America
Co-Vice Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
Distinguished Leadership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Accepted by Mr. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW North America
Distinguished Leadership Award for Social Equity
Pediatric Neurologist
Recife, Brazil
Master of Ceremonies
Anchor, Univision
Special Remarks and Recognition
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs
US Senate (R-MO)
US House of Representatives (D-NY16)
Former President of Mexico
Co-Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
Former President, Inter-American Development Bank
Former Secretary General, Ibero-American General Secretariat
Chair Emeritus, Inter-American Dialogue
Former US Trade Representative
Co-Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
Chair and CEO, Hills & Company
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ProVentures / Roberto Baquerizo |
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Pierre Pettigrew |
Herman Sifontes |
Brillembourg Ochoa
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Maria Fernanda Teixeira |
BMW Group |
Citigroup |
David de Ferranti |
Abraham F. Lowenthal |
Newlink Group |
Paul Hastings LLP |
Jeffrey M. Puryear |
Tinker Foundation |
Unibank |
Ernesto Zedillo |
Master of CeremoniesMaría Elena Salinas |
WelcomeMichael Shifter |
Presented ByCarla A. Hills |
Presented ToThomas A. Shannon |
Presented ByEliot L. Engel |
Presented ToVanessa Van Der Linden Mota |
Presented ByPierre Pettgirew |
Presented ToBMW Group |
Presented ByEnrique V. Iglesias |
Presented ToEnrique García |
Roy Blunt
US Senate
R-MO
Presented ByErnesto Zedillo |
Presented ToJuan Manuel Santos |
Washington, DC
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
The Inter-American Dialogue will convene world leaders again for the III Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala on November 17, 2017. Early or renewed sponsors pledging before March receive special recognition and benefits. For more information, contact gala@thedialogue.org. Sponsorship opportunities range from USD 7,500-75,000.
Washington, DC
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Washington, DC
Organization of American States
Washington, DC
Organization of American States
The Dialogue is a hemispheric organization that builds networks of cooperation and action to advance democratic resilience, shared prosperity, social inclusion, and sustainable development across the Americas. We impact policy debates, devise solutions, and enhance collaboration to unlock meaningful change in the Western Hemisphere.
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