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The Sullivan Honors has grown in importance and prominence to become one of the highlights of theWashington, DC cultural year.

On Thursday, December 15, 2011, The Leon H. Sullivan Foundation will salute the 2011 Sullivan Honors Recipients in a star-studded, international affair with notable performers from the United States and across the African Continent.

The Honorees will accept the recognition of their peers and colleagues as they are celebrated through original performances and heart felt tributes. The event will take place in the beautiful and stately Ballroom at the Marriott-Wardman Park Hotel.

This year our Honors Celebration is scheduled to occur in Washington, DC during the excitement and festivities of the holiday season. The Sullivan Foundation has chosen to embrace the element of surprise and excitement in the program. Therefore, the 2011 Sullivan Honorees will be announced at a special press conference only days before the event.

PAST SULLIVAN HONOREES:

PRESIDENT WILLIAM J. CLINTON

PRESIDENT OLUSEGUN OBASANJO

PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH

DR. CONDOLEEZZA RICE

SECRETARY HILLARY CLINTON

MR. DAVID O'REILLY

DR. HENRY LOUIS GATES

MR. JOHN PRENDERGAST

MS. MIA FARROW

PRESIDENT PAUL KAGAME

PRESIDENT ELLEN JOHNSON SIRLEAF

GENERAL COLIN POWELL

DR. EDMUND DAUKORU

PRESIDENT JAKAYA KIKWETE

PRESIDENT JACOB ZUMA

Former Ghanaian President and World Food Prize Recipient, John Kufour will attend the 2011 Sullivan Honors.

Confirmed Guests

Ambassador Andrew Young
(Chair of The Sullivan Foundation Board)

Former Ghanaian President John Kufuor (Sullivan Foundation Board Member)

President Abdoulaye Wade
(President of Senegal)

President Olusegun Obasanjo
(Former President of Nigeria)

Ambassador James Kimonyo
(Ambassador of Rwanda to the United States)

USAID Representatives

State Department Dignitaries

Dr. John Ping
(Chairperson, African Union)

Remaining Honorees will be announced in a special Press Conference just days before the event.

THE 2011 LEON H. SULLIVAN HONORS RECIPIENTS WILL BE CHOSEN AS A RESULT OF THEIR EXEMPLARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF AFRICA'S MOST VULNERABLE PEOPLE AS FOLLOWS:

Democracy and Development in Africa:

AFRICAN LEADERSHIP AWARD

The Sullivan Global Champion for Africa:
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP AWARD

Exemplary Corporate Citizenship:
CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AWARD

Beacon for Africa:
AFRICAN ORGANIZATION LEADERSHIP AWARD

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO MAKE A RESERVATION FOR
THE 2011 SULLIVAN HONORS

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Thursday Dec 15:
6.30pm - 10.30pm

Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
The Marriott Ballroom 2660 Woodley Rd., NW Washington, District of Columbia 20008 1-800-228-9290

TICKETS

Individual Tickets (General Seating) $195

VIP Ticket (VIP Reception and Preferred Seating) $250

VVIP Tickets (VIP Reception and seating with Honorees) $500

Table Reservation seats 8 at $1200

We are inviting the Miss Africa USA Family to participate in this historical event. Please make your reservations asap.

For More Information on Tickets Please contact Megan Arendt
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The Newly Crowned Miss Africa USA Ghyslaine Tchouaga from Cameroon will be making a special appearance at the 2011 Sullivan Honors with some of her fellow Pageant Delegates. This will be her first major appearance since being crowned. Queen Ghyslaine Tchouaga is working closely with the Sullivan Foundation to address the emergency situation in theHorn of Africa where she will lead a special campaign to feed the Hungry in Somaliaand help save lives.

Wishing you the Best during this Festive Season.

Lady Kate Njeuma and Team

Miss Africa USA Pageant

Empowering young women as Goodwill Ambassadors.

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