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2021 Globy Awards Celebration
If you were unable to attend Global Philadelphia's 7th Annual Globy Awards Celebration, you can watch a short video of the celebration's highlights below.
The Globy Awards is the leading distinguished occasion where outstanding individual accomplishments
with international implications are recognize in six categories.
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Honorees
Educational Leadership
John Fry on behalf of Drexel University
After becoming Drexel University’s 14th president in 2010, President Fry has transformed Drexel into a comprehensive private research university with a strong public purpose.
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Heritage and Preservation Leadership
Jillian Patricia Pirtle, CEO of the National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society
As the youngest owner of a National Historical Site in the United States and keeper of the treasured legacy of our great Marian Anderson, Jillian’s awesome responsibility includes the leadership of the non-profit organization and the creation and direction of programming for both the museum and the Scholar Artists Empowerment Programs. Read More
Community Leadership
Loree Jones, CEO of Philabundance
As CEO of Philabundance, Loree is dedicated to public service and oversees this hunger relief agency that serves nine counties in southeastern PA and southern NJ. Read More
Corporate Leadership
Dr. Stephen Tang, President and CEO of Orasure
As president and CEO, OraSure is empowering the global community to improve health and wellness by providing access to accurate essential information, including point-of-care diagnostic tests for HIV, HCV, Ebola, drugs of abuse, and COVID-19. Read More
Sustainable Development
Randy Hayman, Commissioner, Philadelphia Water Department
As commissioner and CEO of the Water Department, Commissioner Hayman is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the 3,200 miles of water mains, 3,700 miles of sewers, 79,000 inlets, 25,000 fire hydrants and various pumping stations throughout the city. Read More
Lifetime Achievement
Leslie Anne Miller, Attorney and Community Leader
Miller is known as an accomplished attorney who, over the course of a remarkable career, has consistently demonstrated her deeply held commitment to civic involvement. Read More
Awards Ceremony Emcees
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Sheila Hess |
Jonathan D. Lovitz Philadelphia Policy & Business Advocate |
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Enter to win a pair of Air Canada Economy Class round trip tickets good for any Air Canada destinations! Tickets may be purchased at the event Valid for travel on Air Canada, Air Canada Express, and Air Canada rouge flights only. Subject to availability, at time of booking which is to be completed by December 18, 2022, and all travel to be completed by December 31, 2022. Travel is not permitted during standard blackout periods. Must be present to win. Winner is responsible for all federal, state and local taxes.Winner must be present to win. |
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In the spirit of the holiday season,
GPA will be doing a food drive for the benefit of Philabundance (click to learn more).
Globy Awards Selection Committee
Tiffany Chang Lawson, Deloitte Consulting LLP
Kosh Daphtary, Chemtech
Osagie Imasogie, Pheonix IP Ventures
Amid Ismail, Temple University
Rob McNeill, Deloitte
Dianne Semingson, DLS International
John Smith, Global Philadelphia Association
Bill Sasso, Stradley Ronon Stevens & Young
Blane Stoddard, BFW Group
Zabeth Teelucksingh, Global Philadelphia Association
Omar Woodard, Results for America
Harold Yaffe, Global Philadelphia Association