World Prize Gala
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM) (PDT)
Description
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council (LAWAC) proudly presents its 2026 World Prize Gala, an exclusive evening bringing together dignitaries, prominent business leaders, diplomats, and thought influencers to celebrate individuals whose extraordinary contributions have advanced global understanding, cooperation, and progress. This event embodies LAWAC’s core values of leadership, innovation, and meaningful dialogue in international affairs.
Guests are in for a very special night. Enjoy a red carpet arrival and reception with complimentary cocktails, and a three course dinner with wine pairing. The evening will include an entertaining program to celebrate our distinguished honorees, including live music and many memorable moments.
The 2026 World Prize Gala will honor internationally recognized actress, artist, producer, humanitarian and New York Times bestselling author Sharon Stone, President and CEO Emeritus Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Cedars-Sinai Health System Thomas M. Priselac and respected philanthropist, civic leader and real estate developer Lynda Boone Fetter.
The evening will be hosted by nine-time Emmy Award-winning journalist Giselle Fernandez.
Gala Co-Chairs
Yesenia Monsour
Scott Porter
Watch the video highlights of the 2025 World Prize Gala HERE.
- - Your $500 gala ticket includes a red carpet arrival, cocktail reception, a three-course dinner with curated wine pairings, live entertainment, and complimentary valet parking.
Sponsorship Opportunities
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ANNUAL MARQUEE SPONSOR - $250,000
- Premier billing as Presenting Sponsor
- Speaking opportunity from gala stage
- 20 gala tickets - premium seating
- Video ad placement at gala
- Logo placement on gala step & repeat
- All benefits of lower gala sponsor levels
- Bespoke social media promotion
- Dedicated e-blast
- Dedicated press release feature
- Sponsor of LAWAC Fellow
- Sponsor of California Global Summit
- Year-round sponsorship across all LAWAC events
- Listed on all LAWAC marketing materials year-round as a marquee sponsor
- Access to exclusive LAWAC events
DIAMOND SPONSOR - $50,000
- 20 gala tickets - premium seating
- Three international circle council memberships
- 30 second video ad placement at gala
- Recognition on LAWAC gala materials and in opening remarks
- Logo placement on gala step & repeat
- Access to exclusive LAWAC events
GOLD SPONSOR - $25,000
- 10 gala tickets - premium seating
- Two international circle council memberships
- 15 second video ad placement at gala
- Recognition on LAWAC gala materials and in opening remarks
- Logo placement on gala step & repeat
- Access to exclusive LAWAC events
SILVER SPONSOR - $10,000
- 8 gala tickets
- One international circle council membership
- 15 second video ad placement at gala
- Recognition on LAWAC gala materials and in opening remarks
- Logo placement on gala step & repeat
BRONZE SPONSOR - $5,000
- 8 gala tickets
- One ambassador council membership
- Recognition on LAWAC gala materials
1201 Vine Street
Los Angeles, CA 90038 United States
Dinner
In-Person