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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2019
DESCRIPTION:2019 Luminary Award Recipient \nThe World Affairs Council is thrilled to announce Stanley Black & Decker will receive the 2019 Luminary Award. We are proud to honor Stanley Black & Decker\, a global leader anchored in Connecticut. Stanley Black & Decker provides the ideas and tools for those who make the world™.  \nSponsorship Opportunities Available  \nClick here for details: Sponsorship Opportunities\n \nTo discuss Sponsorship Opportunites\, please contact CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org  \n  \nAbout the Luminary Award \nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world. \n  \nLuminary Award History \n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig \n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson \n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts \n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki \n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote Chris Berman \n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger \n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps \n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee \n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator \n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford \n2015 – Peter G. Kelly\, Esq. — keynote Senator Mark Warner of Virginia \n2016 – Aerospace Components Manufacturers — keynote Colonel Mark Tillman \n2017 – United Technologies (UTC) — keynote Dr. Robert Ballard \n2018 – Yale Cancer Center \n  \nFAQs \nWhat is the attire?  \nBusiness Attire \nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event? \nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2019/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2018
DESCRIPTION:2018 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council is celebrating Connecticut’s global leadership in cancer research and innovation at the Luminary Award. The Council is proud to honor Yale Cancer Center\, a ground-breaking center for global health\, as the 2018 Luminary Award recipient.\nInnovations made here in Connecticut impact health on a global scale. Through collaboration among world-class institutions of education\, healthcare\, bio-pharma\, and research here in Connecticut\, the state has developed a health ecosystem that enables scientific risk-taking and fosters a well-developed network of some of the world’s premier hospitals.\nIn this exemplary company\, the Council is proud to highlight Yale Cancer Center. The Yale Cancer Center is one of the select few centers in the nation and the only one in southern New England designated a comprehensive cancer center by the National Cancer Institute. Through pioneering research\, health innovations\, and breakthrough treatments\, the Yale Cancer Center is leading the world in cancer research for the betterment and advancement of our global community.\nThis is an extraordinary opportunity to meet four world leaders in health innovation\, together in one room.\nGet to know these pioneers who are shaping the future of global healthcare.\n2018 Luminaries: \nLieping Chen\, MD\, PhD\, “Father of Immunotherapy”\nPatricia LoRusso\, DO\, Transformational leader in cancer clinical trials\nJoan Steitz\, PhD\, International pioneer in understanding the role of RNA in biology & cancer development & progression\nVincent DeVita\, MD\, Pioneer of chemotherapy and founder of the leading international textbook of oncology\, “Cancer: Principles & Practice of Oncology” \nFeaturing: \nDr. Charles Fuchs\, Director of the Yale Cancer Center\, Physician-in-Chief of the Smilow Cancer Hospital\, and Richard & Jonathan Sackler Professor of Medicine at the Yale School of Medicine.\nDr. Max Gomez\, Award-winning medical journalist and author with 32 years of experience in the field. \nSponsorship Opportunities Available\nClick here for details: Sponsorship Opportunites \nTo discuss Sponsorship Opportunites\, please contact CEO Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org\nAbout the Luminary Award\nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world.\nLuminary Award History\n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig\n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson\n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts\n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki\n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote Chris Berman\n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger\n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps\n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee\n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator\n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford\n2015 – Peter G. Kelly\, Esq. — keynote Senator Mark Warner of Virginia\n2016 – Aerospace Components Manufacturers — keynote Colonel Mark Tillman\n2017 – United Technologies (UTC) — keynote Dr. Robert Ballard\nFAQs\nWhat is the attire?\nBusiness Attire\nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?\nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown.\nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2018/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2017
DESCRIPTION:2017 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award United Technologies (UTC) the 2017 Luminary Award.\nThe 2017 Luminary Award honors United Technologies for their global leadership in sustainability efforts from green aviation to green buildings. Through constant innovation and commitment to the environment\, United Technologies is setting the highest standards of sustainability in Connecticut and across the world. \nKeynote Speaker\nRobert Ballard\nRenowned Ocean Explorer and Scientist\nBest known for his 1985 discovery of the Titanic\, Dr. Robert Ballard has succeeded in tracking down numerous other significant shipwrecks\, including the German battleship Bismarck\, the lost fleet of Guadalcanal\, the U.S. aircraft carrier Yorktown (sunk in the World War II Battle of Midway)\, and John F. Kennedy’s boat\, PT-109.\nDr. Ballard is Founder and President of the Ocean Exploration Trust\, Explorer-In-Residence at the National Geographic Society\, and Commissioner for the U.S. Commission on Ocean Policy. He served in the U.S. Navy for more than 30 years and continues to work with the Office of Naval Research. A pioneer in the development of deep-sea submersibles and remotely operated vehicle systems\, he has taken part in more than 140 deep-sea expeditions. \nSponsorship Opportunites Available – contact Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org  \nAbout the Luminary Award\nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world. \nLuminary Award History\n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig\n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson\n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts\n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki\n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote              Chris Berman\n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger\n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps\n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee\n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator\n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford\n2015 – Peter G. Kelly\, Esq. — keynote Senator Mark Warner of Virginia\n2016 – Aerospace Components Manufacturers — keynote Colonel Mark Tillman \nFAQs\nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?\nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2017/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2016
DESCRIPTION:2016 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award The Connecticut Aerospace Industries the 2016 Luminary Award. \nWe are also excited to annouce that this year’s Luminary Award Keynote Speaker will be Colonel Mark Tillman\, pilot and commander of Air Force One from 2001 to 2009. Colonel Tillman flew President Bush on September 11th\, 2001 and made history as the first pilot to fly a US President into an active war zone.  \nSponsorship Opportunites Available – contact Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org  \nAbout the Luminary Award\nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world. \nLuminary Award History\n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig\n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson\n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts\n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki\n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote              Chris Berman\n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger\n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps\n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee\n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator\n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford \nFAQs \nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?\nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2016/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Luminary Award 2015
DESCRIPTION:2015 Luminary Award Recipient\nThe World Affairs Council of CT is honored to award Mr. Peter G. Kelly\, of Updike\, Kelly & Spellacy\, the 2015 Luminary Award for his committment to global democracy and his profound impact on global affairs.\nThe theme of the evening will be “Islam and the West\,” and will feature a prominent speaker on the topic – to be announced later. \nSponsorship Opportunites Available – contact Megan Torrey at mctorrey@ctwac.org  \nAbout the Luminary Award\nThe annual Luminary Award is the signature event of the World Affairs Council of Connecticut. It honors one or more individuals or an organization from Connecticut that has profoundly influenced global affairs\, with a strong emphasis on achieving the overall betterment of the world. \nLuminary Award History\n2004 – Harry Jack Gray\, former Chairman of UTC –keynote The Honorable Alexander Haig\n2005 – University of CT UNESCO Chair\, keynote — keynote President Mary Robinson\n2006 – Save the Children\, keynote — keynote Cokie Roberts\n2007 – Connecticut’s Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans — keynote General Eric Shinseki\n2008 – ESPN International in recognition of their role in global sports diplomacy — keynote              Chris Berman\n2010 – Former Secretary of State\, Dr. Henry Kissinger\n2011 – Association of Hole in the Wall Camps\n2012 – Nobel Peace Prize Committee\n2013 – Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation—A leading global innovator\n2014 – AmeriCares  — keynote Ambassador Robert Ford \nFAQs \nWhat are my transport/parking options getting to the event?\nParking is available in the many parking garages near the Marriott Downtown. \nWhere can I contact the organizer with any questions?\nPlease email info@ctwac.org with any questions\, or for more information on sponsorship.
URL:https://ctwac.org/event/luminary-award-2015/
LOCATION:Hartford Marriott Downtown\, 200 Columbus Boulevard\, Hartford\, CT\, 06103\, United States
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