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.