II Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala
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.
Honorees
H.E. Juan Manuel Santos
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award for Peace
President of Colombia
Member, Inter-American Dialogue
H.E. L. Enrique García
Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award
President, CAF – Development Bank of Latin America
Co-Vice Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
BMW Group
Distinguished Leadership Award for Corporate Social Responsibility
Accepted by Mr. Ludwig Willisch, President and CEO, BMW North America
Dr. Vanessa Van Der Linden Mota, M.D.
Distinguished Leadership Award for Social Equity
Pediatric Neurologist
Recife, Brazil
Dinner Program
Ms. thomasthom
Master of Ceremonies
Anchor, Univision
Hon. Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.
Special Remarks and Recognition
US Undersecretary of State for Political Affairs
Presenters
Hon. Roy Blunt
US Senate (R-MO)
Hon. Eliot L. Engel
US House of Representatives (D-NY16)
H.E. Ernesto Zedillo
Former President of Mexico
Co-Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
H.E. Enrique V. Iglesias
Former President, Inter-American Development Bank
Former Secretary General, Ibero-American General Secretariat
Chair Emeritus, Inter-American Dialogue
Hon. Carla A. Hills
Former US Trade Representative
Co-Chair, Inter-American Dialogue
Chair and CEO, Hills & Company