IX Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala

The Inter-American Dialogue Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala celebrates individuals and organizations committed to advancing democratic governance, social equity, and shared prosperity across the Western Hemisphere. This annual event brings together diverse leaders from across the Americas whose exceptional contributions have been instrumental in addressing the most pressing challenges facing our region.  

The Leadership Awards Gala highlights the critical need for policies and initiatives that uplift vulnerable populations, ensuring that the benefits of progress and democracy are shared by all.   

The 2024 Leadership for the Americas Awards Gala is set to take place at the Organization of American States (OAS) on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. This choice of location holds significant symbolic importance, as the OAS serves as a central hub for dialogue and collaboration among the countries of the Americas.   

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Opening Video Address

María Corina Machado

Opposition leader, Venezuela

Edmundo González Urrutia

Opposition leader, Venezuela

Keynote Dialogue

Michelle Bachelet

Former President, Republic of Chile

Laura Chinchilla

Co-Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue, Former President, Republic of Costa Rica

Honorees

Andrea Grobocopatel

President and Founder, Fundación FLOR

Distinguished Leadership for the Americas Award for Gender Equality and Disability Inclusion

Marie Arana

Author

Distinguished Leadership for the Americas Award for Contributions to Literature and Inter-American Understanding

Leader of Ceremony

John Feeley

Executive Director, Center for Media Integrity of the Americas (CMIA) & Former US Ambassador to Panama

Welcome

Rebecca Bill Chavez

President & CEO, Inter-American Dialogue 

Keynote Moderator

Thomas A. Shannon, Jr.

Co-Chair of the Inter-American Dialogue, Former Undersecretary for Political Affairs