Why Become A Sponsor?
Presented by The World Affairs Council of St. Louis and Emerson, and in partnership with the St. Louis Regional International Partnership, the Gateway Globe Awards are an annual awards
program designed to honor those who are connecting the St. Louis region to the world. The Gateway Globe Awards honor people and organizations who inspire us through their efforts to promote global networks, embrace cultural differences, create welcoming policies and foster global business opportunities.
About the Awards:
The Gateway Globe Awards will be presented annually in each of the following broad categories, with multiple awardees in specific subcategories, as determined annually by the nominations received and the discretion of the judging panel.
St. Louis Regional International Partnership Awards
- St. Louis Global Ambassador Award
- St. Louis Global Pioneer Award
Business Awards – Building on the strong history of commerce in the St. Louis region, this category will recognize trailblazers who are allowing St. Louis to compete in today’s global economy through their vision and commitment. This category will honor individuals and organizations who are leaders in industry, nongovernmental organizations, and service providers who help to facilitate international business. Awards in this category will include: innovation, sustainability, nutrition, and health, among others.
Global Commitment Awards – Award recipients in this category have demonstrated their outstanding commitment to promoting global networks and connecting St. Louis to the world. Recipients of the Gateway Globe Awards in this category will include corporations, governmental entities, individuals or civic organizations.
Gateway Globes Humanitarian of the Year Award
Presented to an individual or organization who has provided exemplary service to others, with a focus on international impacts.
World Affairs Council Lifetime Achievement Award
Presented to an individual or organization for their long-term service to connect St. Louis to the World.
Culture Awards – Honoring individuals and organizations, this category will showcase those whose efforts are building alliances and bridges to connect St. Louis to the world. Both nonprofit and for-profit entities will also be considered for the Gateway Globe Awards within this category. Awards in this category will include: arts, education, heritage and tradition, and communication, among others.
Policy Awards – At the core of today’s global economy are the policies and agreements which facilitate fairness and equity, as well as make the St. Louis region a welcoming and inviting environment for those around the world. The Gateway Globe Awards in the policy category will acknowledge organizations and individuals who have helped to establish policies to promote the St. Louis region in this manner. Awards in this category will include: people-to-people, logistics and transportation, and diplomacy, among others.
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