25th Annual Jesse H. Jones Awards

Vibrant Cultures – Diverse Perspectives – Meaningful Experiences

 the world affairs council of greater houston

presents

a global dialogue with

President George W. Bush

43rd President of the United States of America

2023 international citizen of the year

Linda DuCharme

President of ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company

global education and institutional leadership honoree

Dr. Renu Khator

President of the University of Houston

and Chancellor of the University of Houston system

 

A testament to the relationship between diplomacy and philanthropy, S. Javaid Anwar represents a life-long mission of dedication and service. Praised as “one of the most generous men I know” by President George W. Bush.

In Texas, his contributions have touched a variety of initiatives such as in education through his support of the University of Texas, and serving as a board member of the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

After Hurricane Harvey, Mr. Anwar generously contributed to the Greater Houston community in its efforts to rebuild. Additionally, the Javaid Anwar Mental Wellness Center in Houston speaks to his ground-breaking efforts to improve his community.

Mr. Anwar’s generosity are demonstrative of his incredible example of citizenship and leadership.

Secretary James A. Baker III 
Clarence Cazalot
Chad C. Deaton
Phil DeLozier Archie Dunham Doug Foshee Greg Hill Forrest Hoglund Ryan M. Lance
Jeff Miller
Robert C. Robbins 
Jeff Shellebarger
David Stover
Starlee Sykes
Secretary Rex Tillerson
Mayor Sylvester Turner
Alistair Vickers
John B. Walker
Mayor Bill White
David Adams
Kit Ashby
Rudeina Baasiri
Sandija Bayot
Mamadou Beye
Anne Boss
Vivek Chidambaram
Heather Cykoski
Antony D'Souza
Lisa Darling
Suzan Deison
Phil DeLozier
Ashlee Dutton
William Foreman
Andreina Franceschi
Jason Fuller
Lyle Ganske
Diane Gendel
Zachary Hodges
J.J. Hollie
Cyndi Hunter
Annie Janis
David Jones
Arthur Kaplun
Christine LaFollette
Beth Madison
Elizabeth Matthews
Sid McClendon
David Michels
Paula Ann Miller
Caroline Moore Verot
Pat Moran
Sallie Morian
Cameron Nazminia
Maureen O'Driscoll-Levy
Bret Oliver
Chukwuemeka Oyolu
Kevin Pasha
Daron Peschel
Brad Ringleb
Eddie Robinson
Martha Rocks
Muhammad Saeed Sheikh
Jeff Schellebarger
Andrew Slentz
Soma Somasundaram
Nick Tran
Ken Tubman
Michaela van Schalkwyk
Stuart Vogt
Hady Abdulhady

Hady Abdulhady

thyssenkrupp Uhde USA

Aida Araissi

Aida Araissi

Bilateral Chamber of Commerce

Elaine Balagia

Elaine Balagia

Liberty Energy

Filipe Barbosa

Filipe Barbosa

McKinsey & Company

Michael Carrasco

Michael Carrasco

Alvarez and Marsal

Jorge Franz

Jorge Franz

Houston First Corporation

Ellen I. Goldberg

Ellen I. Goldberg

Sister Cities of Houston

Soha Haque

Soha Haque

SH Strategies

Nomaan K. Husain

Nomaan K. Husain

Husain Law

Kat Khosrowyar

Kat Khosrowyar

Texas International Education Consortium

Jeff Miers

Jeff Miers

Amazon Web Services

Alissa Nixon

Alissa Nixon

Siemens Digital Industries

Alexander W. Obregon

Alexander W. Obregon

Comcast

Rick Pal

Rick Pal

Zuhnë

Amb. Michael Pelletier

Amb. Michael Pelletier

University of Houston

Mariela Poleo

Mariela Poleo

Simon Bolivar Foundation

Luis Ruiz

Luis Ruiz

The International Parliament of Education

Laura Schilling

Laura Schilling

TechnipFMC

Sanjiv Shah

Sanjiv Shah

Piper Sandler

Dalia Sherif

Dalia Sherif

Lone Star College

Diana Strassmann

Diana Strassmann

Rice University

Terry Stringer

Terry Stringer

Hewlett Packard

Walter Ulrich

Walter Ulrich

Medical Bridges, Inc.

Hector Villareal

Hector Villareal

Lucho

Matt Wilks

Matt Wilks

ProFrac Services

THURSDAY | OCTOBER 19, 2023

11:30 AM – 2:00 PM

HOSTED AT

THE POST OAK HOTEL

CELEBRATING HOUSTON’S INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND SPIRIT

Participating Levels

Titanium Sponsor

$100,000  (Exclusive)

Privilege to participate in the discussion with keynote guest

Opportunity for stage participation during the celebration

Recognition as the Exclusive Sponsor of the Presidential Reception

Privileges for two (2) to join us at the Presidential Reception

Two (2) seats at the Head Table

One (1) prominent table of eight

Eight (8) VIP Experience Invitations

Complimentary Concierge Valet Service for eight (8)

Recognition for sponsoring one (1) Student Table

Recognition as Titanium Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event.

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

Diamond Sponsor

$50,000  (Limited availability)

Opportunity for stage participation during the celebration

Privileges for two to join us at the Presidential Reception

Two (2) seats at the Head Table

One (1) prominent table of eight

Eight (8) VIP Experience Invitations

Complimentary Concierge Valet Service for eight (8)

Recognition for sponsoring one (1) Student Table

Recognition as Diamond Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

Platinum Sponsor

$35,000  (Limited availability)

Privilege for one to join us at the Presidential Reception 

One (1) seat at the Head Table

One (1) prominent table of eight

Eight (8) VIP Experience Invitations

Recognition for sponsoring one (1) Student Table

Recognition as Platinum Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

Gold Sponsor

$20,000  (Limited availability) – ONE LEFT

One (1) premier table of eight

Three (3) VIP Experience Invitations

Recognition as Gold Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

Silver Sponsor

$10,000  (Limited availability) – SOLD OUT

One (1) premier table of eight

Two (2) VIP Experience Invitations

Recognition as Silver Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

Bronze Sponsor

$7,500 (Limited availability) – SOLD OUT

One (1) reserved table of eight

One (1) VIP Experience Invitation

Recognition as Bronze Sponsor in all marketing collateral pre and post the event

Sponsorship recognition during the luncheon

Recognition in Luncheon program distributed at the event

More Opportunities

Other opportunities to be a part of the celebration (Exclusive availability):

Dessert Sponsor

Thought Leaders Dialogue Sponsor

Floral Decor Sponsor SOLD 

Signed Book Sponsor SOLD

Commemorative Program Sponsor SOLD

Global Leader Presenting Sponsor SOLD

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