President's Ball Honors Leadership Donors
New Video "Legacy of Leadership" Unveiled
Under the soaring atrium of the Robert and Arlene Kogod Courtyard at the Smithsonian American Art Museum's National Portrait Gallery, The George Washington University's most generous benefactors gathered in October for the second annual President's Ball. During the black tie event, GW's Board of Trustees and President Steven Knapp recognized donors for their high level of support and dedication to the University.
The evening of fine dining, dancing, and student entertainment also featured the unveiling of "Legacy of Leadership"—a new video highlighting President Knapp's focus on student aid, research, sustainability, public service, leadership, and philanthropy.
Honoring New Society Members
This year GW welcomed 14 new members to its four premier donor recognition societies who were recognized at the Ball: The L'Enfant Society (annual or cumulative giving of $5 million or more); 1821 Benefactors (annual or cumulative giving of $1 million to $5 million); George Washington Society (annual or cumulative giving of $500,000 to $999,999); and Tempietto Circle of the Heritage Society (planned gifts of $500,000 or more). Click here to see the list of new society members, in alphabetical order.
Left to right are President Steven Knapp, Myrtle Katzen, Diane Robinson Knapp, and Cyrus Katzen at the President's Ball. The Katzens, who recently gave $10 million to GW to support cancer initiatives, were presented with a commemorative medallion recognizing them as new members of the L'Enfant Society.
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