Distinguished Citizens Awards Annual Gala 2025
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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:
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Photos courtesy the speakers.
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Marriott Marquis
780 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
United States
Janet L. Yellen
Former Secretary of the Treasury
Fred Blackwell
CEO, San Francisco Foundation
Sam Hawgood
Chancellor, UCSF
5:30 p.m. doors open
6 p.m. welcome cocktail
7 p.m. dinner & award ceremony
(all times Pacific Time)
COST
In-person:
Tickets can be purchase via Gala web page
$800 Donor level/single ticket
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