ANNUAL UN DAY GLOBAL LEADERSHIP AWARDS WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Founded on the promise to advance peace and prosperity for people and the planet, UN Day Awards honor individuals and organizations from multiple industries who are advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) agenda by promoting peace and well-being around the world.
2021 UN Day Global Leadership Award Honorees
SDG 1: No Poverty
David Woodyard, President and Chief Executive Officer
Catholic Charities, Dallas
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Trisha Cunningham, President and Chief Executive Officer
North Texas Food Bank
SDG 2: Zero Hunger
Mark Crea, President and Chief Executive Officer
Feed My Starving Children
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Brian S. Tyler, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
McKesson Corporation
SDG 4: Quality Education
Lenita Dunlap, Chief Executive Officer
SDG 5: Gender Equality
Lauren DeCillis, Director
Galerstein Gender Center - The University of Texas at Dallas
SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
Bill Chinn, Chief Executive Officer
The DEC Network
SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
Cece Cox, J.D., Chief Executive Officer
Resource Center
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Thomas Kemper, President and Chief Executive Officer
Dolphin Blue Inc
Eleanor Roosevelt Lifetime Achievement Award
Reverend Bill Matthews and Mrs. Norma Matthews
UN Day award nominations were submitted by individuals across North Texas, honoring projects that respond to imminent global challenges such as climate change, migration, rising inequity, and the pandemic. This year’s event includes two honorees in the SDG 2 category due to their profound and inspiring impact in North Texas.
“We’re very excited to honor our Global Leadership Awardees’ immense impact, especially in such a historic and difficult couple of years for North Texas communities,” said Lisa Winkley, President of UNA-USA Dallas. “These individuals and organizations have inspired us with their incredible grit and determination, and we cannot wait to celebrate their successes, strong can-do attitude, and wonderful talent,”.
The event will be held via Zoom on Saturday, October 23, at 10 am (CST). Register at https://tinyurl.com/zszvm77f.