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Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2024

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Honoring U.S. Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, President of United Airlines Brett Hart, and Emerging Leader alumna Shoba Pillay.

Global Leadership Honorees accepting their awards on stage
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Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2023

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Honoring European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and UL Solutions President and CEO Jennifer Scanlon

A graphic featuring headshots of Ursula von der Leyen and Jennifer Scanlon in front of a photo of the Earth from space.

Centennial Celebration Dinner

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President Barack Obama and cellist Yo-Yo Ma honored at gala celebrating the founding of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs 100 years ago.

The Council's Centennial Celebration logo with Barack Obama and Yo-Yo Ma

Global Leadership Awards 2020

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The 2020 Global Leadership Awards honor Dr. Paul Farmer, Dr. Helene Gayle, and Keith E. Williams for their work in advancing equity in global health and safety.

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Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2018

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On June 18, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs honored Timothy Shriver and Carole Segal at the 2018 Global Leadership Awards Dinner.

Ivo Daalder, Carole Segal, and Timothy Shriver at the 2018 Global Leadership Awards

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2017

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The Council honored Penny Pritzker and Michael H. Moskow at the 2017 Global Leadership Awards Dinner.

Penny Prizker being honored at the 2017 Global Leadership Awards

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2016

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The Council honored board member and Chicago civic leader Samuel C. Scott III and Academy Award-winning Pakistani documentary filmmaker Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.

Council board member Samuel C. Scott III at the 2016 Global Leadership Awards

Global Leadership Awards Dinner 2015

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Lester Crown was honored at the 2015 Global Leadership Award Dinner for his extraordinary contributions to the city, the nation, and the world, and for his visionary leadership as chairman of the Council for more than 10 years.

Lester Crown speaks as the honoree of the 2015 Global Leadership Awards