Forum on Leadership - America at Its Best

Event

September 25, 2020

The Forum on Leadership is a landmark gathering to develop, recognize, and celebrate leadership. The third annual Forum on Leadership highlights those that showcase America at its best — from everyday citizens who are doing extraordinary things to optimistic leaders who are answering the call to serve across this country and around the world.

HONORING

Wendy Kopp

CEO and Co-Founder, Teach for All and Founder, Teach for America

2020 George W. Bush Medal for
Distinguished Leadership Recipient

Liberty in North Korea (LiNK)

Accepted by Hannah Song, President and CEO, Liberty in North Korea

2020 George W. Bush Institute Citation Recipient

Dr. Michael J. Sorrell

President of Paul Quinn College

2020 George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation Recipient

Program

Welcome Remarks

  • Ken Hersh, President and CEO, George W. Bush Presidential Center

Awarding of the George W. Bush Institute Citation

  • Lindsay Lloyd, the Bradford M. Freeman Director of the Human Freedom Initiative, George W. Bush Institute
  • Remarks by Award Recipient: Hannah Song, CEO and President, Liberty in North Korea (LiNK)

Awarding of the George W. Bush Institute Trailblazer Citation

  • Mrs. Laura Bush
  • Remarks by Award Recipient: Dr. Michael J. Sorrell, President, Paul Quinn College

Awarding of the George W. Bush Medal for Distinguished Leadership

  • Introduction by Donald L. Evans, Chairman, George W. Bush Foundation, Board of Directors
  • President George W. Bush

Conversation with Wendy Kopp

  • Wendy Kopp, Co-Founder and CEO, Teach for All; Founder, Teach for America
  • Holly Kuzmich, Executive Director, George W. Bush Institute