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Past Event

Distinguished Citizens Awards Annual Gala 2025

This fall, Commonwealth Club World Affairs will be hosting its 37th Annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Gala. 

This year’s Gala will be particularly special as we dedicate the event to celebrating Courageous Voices: Standards of Excellence, with outstanding individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership, resilience and vision in their respective fields. Their work sets a standard of excellence and inspires future generations to lead with courage and integrity.

Notes

Photos courtesy the speakers.

November 13, 2025

Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States

Speakers
Image - Janet L. Yellen

Janet L. Yellen

Former Secretary of the Treasury 

Image - Fred Blackwell

Fred Blackwell

CEO, San Francisco Foundation

Image - Sam Hawgood

Sam Hawgood

Chancellor, UCSF