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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
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global education and institutional leadership honoree
Dr. Renu Khator
President of the University of Houston
and Chancellor of the University of Houston system
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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.
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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
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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
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Hady Abdulhady
thyssenkrupp Uhde USA
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Aida Araissi
Bilateral Chamber of Commerce
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Elaine Balagia
Liberty Energy
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Filipe Barbosa
McKinsey & Company
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Michael Carrasco
Alvarez and Marsal
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Jorge Franz
Houston First Corporation
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Ellen I. Goldberg
Sister Cities of Houston
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Soha Haque
SH Strategies
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Nomaan K. Husain
Husain Law
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Kat Khosrowyar
Texas International Education Consortium
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Jeff Miers
Amazon Web Services
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Alissa Nixon
Siemens Digital Industries
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Alexander W. Obregon
Comcast
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Rick Pal
Zuhnë
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Amb. Michael Pelletier
University of Houston
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Mariela Poleo
Simon Bolivar Foundation
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Luis Ruiz
The International Parliament of Education
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Laura Schilling
TechnipFMC
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Sanjiv Shah
Piper Sandler
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Dalia Sherif
Lone Star College
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Diana Strassmann
Rice University
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Terry Stringer
Hewlett Packard
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Walter Ulrich
Medical Bridges, Inc.
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Hector Villareal
Lucho
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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
Reach out to know more!
Secure your sponsorship today!
As a supporter of the World Affairs Council of Greater Houston’s 25th Anniversary of the Jesse H. Jones Awards Program, your organization will be recognized at the forefront of leading Houston’s international community. If you wish to be a part of the celebration, contact us at 713-522-7811 or email us at [email protected]
Platinum sponsors
GOLD sponsors
Silver sponsors
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Bronze sponsors
student table sponsors
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Global Leader Presenting Sponsor
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VIP Reception Sponsor
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Floral decor sponsor
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2023 Educational sponsor
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