Global Citizens Award
The Global Citizen Award is given to an individual who is making a contribution through their professional and personal lives to building a better world. Join us for the 2018 Global Citizen Award Ceremony!
The Award
With a mandate to ‘grow global citizens’, the United Nations Association in Canada seeks to recognize role models who have shown generosity, creativity, leadership and solution-seeking and applied their talents to the challenges they have identified in their local communities, in the country and in the world. A Global Citizen need not be a world traveller or professional diplomat. Each of our Global Citizen laureates have, however, pursued knowledge of their community, country and world, understood, and shown through their actions and decisions that their actions and decisions can be taken for short-term benefit – or long-term elevation of all. On the whole, UNA-Canada’s laureates have shown the courage and determination to lift others.
The 2018 Global Citizen Award, Honoring: Patricia and Ken Mariash
2018 Global Citizen Award Winners
Patricia and Ken Mariash
The criteria for the Global Citizens Laureate
UNA-Canada is proud to honour and pay special tribute to unique and ambitious models of leadership. We recognize our Laureates for their positive vision for a better world, starting in Canadian communities, and for their outstanding and generous commitment to children and youth, education, health and wellness and social growth and stability not only for individuals, but for whole communities. The recipient is recognized for their outstanding global citizenship in their community, for Canada and for the world by exemplifying how social responsibility and sterling leadership can be enormously successful in fostering inclusive societies and prosperity.
Global Citizens Award Honourees
Louis Vachon
2016 Global Citizen
Murad Al-Katib
2016 Global Citizen
Kofi Annan
1997 and 1999 Global Citizen
Mary Robinson
1998 Global Citizen

PAST RECIPIENT
The 2017 Global Citizen Award, Honoring: The Honourable Bill Graham P.C., C.M., Q.C.
As a prominent Canadian, Mr. Graham has demonstrated a strong dedication to the global community and to security, while having created a successful reputation in the fields of law, politics and academia – both in Canada and internationally...His generous philanthropic commitment to society and his leadership all contribute to building a better world. This is the measure of our Global Citizens Award...
Sponsorship Packages
UNA-Canada is pleased to provide customized sponsorship packages that are aligned with your company’s values, standards, and needs. Leveraging our extensive marketing and promotional campaigns and on-site exposure, we are happy to work with your company to customize a package that best meets your objectives. The following are guidelines of benefits that can be expected at various levels.

Presenting Sponsor & Host - $65,000
32 invitations to the Global Citizens Dinner including:
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32 invitations to the private cocktail reception with the Hon. Bill Graham
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3 tables of 10 plus 2 seats at the Head Table
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Premium table placement at the 2017 Global Citizens Dinner
Premium Corporate branding as a Presenting Sponsor & Host, including:
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Recognition as Presenting Sponsor & Host sponsor on all event materials
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Prominent logo on event-marketing materials
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Recognition through social media, including UNA-Canada’s monthly e-Newsletter, Facebook and Twitter account
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Company name highlighted in pre-event coverage, including a national press release
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Prominent logo recognition on event website (http://www.unac.org/catergory/galas-and-special-events )
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Full page colour corporate branding and recognition in the Souvenir Programme plus the opportunity to provide printed remarks
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Opportunity to address guests at the 2017 Global Citizens Dinner
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Full page recognition with logo on the rolling multi-media slideshow showcased during dinner
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Prominent logo recognition on on-site signage
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Acknowledgement from the stage by UNA-Canada’s President and CEO
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Prominent corporate logo on post-event materials, including a “thank you” ad in a national newspaper and “thank you’s” sent to attendees
Secretary General - $45,000
20 invitations to the Global Citizens Dinner including:
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20 invitations to the pre-dinner cocktail reception, plus 4 tickets to a private cocktail reception with the Hon. Bill Graham
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2 tables of 10 at the gala dinner
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Prominent table placement at the 2017 Global Citizens Dinner
Prominent Corporate branding as a Secretary sponsor, including:
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Recognition as Secretary General sponsor on event materials
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Logo recognition on event marketing materials
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Recognition through social media, including UNA-Canada’s monthly e-Newsletter, Facebook and Twitter account
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Company name highlighted in pre-event media coverage
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Logo recognition on event website (unac.org/catergory/galas-and-special-events)
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Half page colour corporate branding and recognition in the Souvenir Programme
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Half page recognition with logo in a rolling multi-media slideshow showcased during dinner
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Logo recognition on on-site signage
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Corporate logo on post-event materials, including a “thank you” ad in a national newspaper
General Assembly - $30,000
20 invitations to the Global Citizens Dinner including:
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20 invitations to a pre-dinner cocktail reception with the Hon. Bill Graham
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2 table of 10 at the gala dinner
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Preferred table placement
Corporate branding as a General Assembly, including:
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Recognition as the General Assembly sponsor on event materials
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Logo on event marketing materials
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Recognition through social media, including UNA-Canada’s monthly e-Newsletter, Facebook and Twitter account
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Logo recognition on event website (unac.org/catergory/galas-and-special-events)
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Quarter page colour corporate branding and recognition in the Souvenir Programme
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Logo recognition on the rolling multi-media slideshow showcased during dinner
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Logo recognition on on-site signage
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Corporate logo on post-event materials, including a “thank you” ad in a national newspaper
Secretariat - $15,000
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Listing of your company/name as a Corporate sponsor in an advertisement and in the Souvenir Programme\
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10 invitations to the pre-dinner cocktail reception with the Hon. Bill Graham
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1 table (10 seats) at the 2017 Global Citizens Dinner
Youth Ambassador Sponsor - $15,000 for 3 sponsored seats
Toronto is home to a number of world-class universities and colleges that are creating the next generation of leadership, including in business, law, IT and political affairs. Consider sponsoring the participation of a youth in this exciting event:
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3 tickets to the pre-dinner cocktail reception and 2017 Global Citizens Dinner for a local university student or young professional
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Notice of your company/name as a Youth Ambassador Sponsor in the Souvenir Programme
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Charitable tax receipt for 100% of the ticket as per Canada Revenue Agency guideline.
Youth Ambassador Sponsor - $15,000 for 3 sponsored seats
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1 ticket to the pre-dinner cocktail reception and the 2017 Global Citizens Dinner
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Charitable tax receipt for a portion of the ticket as per Canada Revenue Agency guidelines
Can't attend the Global Citizens ceremony this year? Become a sponsor.
Calgary is home to a number of world-class universities and colleges that are creating the next generation of leadership, including in business, law, IT and political affairs. Consider sponsoring the participation of a youth in this exciting event.