The Commonwealth Club dedicates its 2022 Distinguished Citizens Award Gala to four outstanding community advocates who embody the theme of "Stand By Me" through incredible acts of service and longstanding leadership in their communities. With this theme, we recognize the leaders and humanitarians who stand shoulder to shoulder with those they serve. They tirelessly strive to remedy injustices, ensure basic needs are met with dignity, provide equitable access to health care and medicine, and demonstrate an abundance of benevolences and generosity of spirit.

These leaders include: 

• Rev. Cecil Williams, Glide Memorial Church, receiving a special inaugural award in memory of Charlotte M. Shultz
• Olga Talamante, Chicana Latina Foundation & Caravans for Children
• Gilead Sciences
• World Central Kitchen

The Distinguished Citizens Award Gala is the most significant annual fundraising event to support The Commonwealth Club of California, an organization that uplifts the awareness of public discourse and good information. 

In-Person and Global Virtual Event

Join us on Friday, October 28, 2022, for a celebratory and multifaceted award ceremony and gala party! We are pleased to invite guests back in person to one of San Francisco's most spectacular venues—our very own beautiful headquarters on The Embarcadero.

The evening will kick off with an interactive awards ceremony with live remarks from our honorees and a musical performance inspired by the theme of "Stand By Me." The Award Ceremony will be live streamed onto our platform.

The celebration continues with a multi-level and multifaceted party with culturally diverse artistic performances and catering served by Paula Le Duc as tray passing hors d'oevre and food stations. Staged throughout the building will be vibrant and engaging displays representing each Distinguished Citizen, their impact, and the communities they serve. For more information, visit our website.

Become a Sponsor and get tickets to attend the Award Ceremony and the Celebration Party in person, get recognition during the live-stream global virtual event, and more.

Register for the virtual event and donate! Watch the Award Ceremony online from the comfort of your home and donate.

A limited number of single in-person tickets will be available on a future date. Register for the virtual event to receive a notification when in-person tickets become available.

Thank you for your support.

For more information, contact Paula Linares at plinares@commwealthclub.org or 415-597-6737