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Global Envoy Celebration

Since 2021, the Global Envoy Award has recognized individuals who embody the spirit of PCFR by demonstrating exceptional leadership in fostering meaningful connections across the globe. Originally presented at our annual holiday party, the award found a new home in 2025 with the launch of the Global Envoy Celebration, a signature event that now serves as the kickoff to PCFR's fall season.

PCFR is proud to present the 2026 Global Envoy Award to Ambassador Cindy McCain, one of Arizona's most distinguished global leaders and a tireless advocate for humanitarian action around the world.

As former Executive Director of the World Food Programme and a leading voice on humanitarian diplomacy, food security, and international cooperation, Ambassador McCain has dedicated her career to addressing some of the world's most pressing challenges.

On Friday, September 18, 2026, PCFR will host the 2nd Annual Global Envoy Celebration at The Camby Hotel, bringing together Arizona's diplomatic, business, civic, and philanthropic communities for a special luncheon honoring Ambassador McCain's extraordinary leadership and global impact.

We invite you to join us as a sponsor of this special occasion and help celebrate a leader whose work exemplifies the values at the heart of PCFR's mission.

Sponsorships

Presenting Sponsor

$10,000

Exclusive recognition as Presenting Sponsor
Present the Global Envoy award to Amb. Cindy McCain
Priority table for ten (10) near the honoree and distinguished guests
Join Arizona's leaders for a pre-lunch private reception honoring Ambassador McCain's legacy of humanitarian leadership.
Logo featured on all event materials
Recognition in pre-event and post-event email communications
Complimentary full-page feature in the program
Membership in the Global Envoy Leadership Circle, recognized in event materials as supporters of Arizona’s international engagement.

Gold Sponsor

$5,000

Prominent table for eight (8) guests, with opportunity to host two (2) distinguished guests from Arizona's diplomatic community.
Half-page feature in event program.
Logo on all materials, including event signage
Recognition in President & CEO remarks
Membership in the Global Envoy Leadership Circle, recognized in event materials as supporters of Arizona’s international engagement.

Table Sponsor

$2,500 (PCFR member) / $3,500 (non-member)

Reserved table for eight (8) guests, with opportunity to host two (2) distinguished guests from Arizona's diplomatic community.
Recognition in event program and video and all materials
Mention in President & CEO Remarks

For more information on sponsorships or to reserve your level, contact us at Lily@pcfraz.org.

2025 Honoree

Mayor Kate Gallego

As Arizona and Phoenix become increasingly prominent international players, it's more important than ever for our policymakers, businesses, and citizens to understand the complexity of the global landscape. For 50 years, PCFR has forged strategic international connections and educated local residents about vital foreign policy.

I'm humbled to be recognized with PCFR's Global Envoy Award. I am proud to join an esteemed group of individuals who have fostered meaningful connections across the globe, including the honorable Barbara Barrett former house speaker Rusty Bowers, and former Thunderbird Dean, Dr. Sanjeev Khagram.

- Mayor Kate Gallego, City of Phoenix

2024 Honoree

Major General

Kerry L. Muehlenbeck

“It is with profound gratitude that I accept the 2024 Global Envoy Award- not just for me, but more so on behalf of a great organization, The Arizona Department of Emergency & Military Affairs. This agency is made up of true Arizona patriots- they live here, they work here, and they serve here. The world has grown increasingly complex with its interconnected challenges— ones we simply cannot meet alone. Mutually beneficial alliances and partnerships are our greatest strategic advantage. I hope my efforts as the Adjutant General brought the world stage a little closer to Arizona; and took Arizona to the world stage. Thank you, PCFR, for continuing to provide forums that increase international awareness across all community sectors.”

- Major General Kerry L. Muehlenbeck

2023 Honoree

Dr. Sanjeev Khagram

"I am deeply honored and immensely proud to receive the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations Global Envoy Award for 2023. Joining the esteemed ranks of previous honoree and my dear friend, Ambassador Barbara Barrett, is truly humbling. This recognition reaffirms Thunderbird School of Global Management's commitment to advancing inclusive and sustainable prosperity, and peace worldwide. My and our goal at Thunderbird is to be a partner of choice to make Phoenix a premier global city and Arizona a world class state for the 21st century.”

- Dr. Sanjeev Khagram

2022 Honoree

Speaker Rusty Bowers

“The Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations is honored to recognize Speaker of the Arizona House of Representatives, Speaker Rusty Bowers with the 2022 Global Envoy Award. Speaker Bowers embodies the spirit of PCFR as we seek to raise the level of international awareness in Arizona in both public and private sectors. His steadfast commitment to building enduring international connections, promoting Arizona’s interests abroad and welcoming visiting foreign dignitaries to exchange ideas on critical foreign policy issues are a testament to his devotion to the pursuit of PCFR's mission. Thank you, Mr. Speaker for your advocacy on behalf of international engagement, Arizona and PCFR.”

- Claire Sechler Merkel, Former PCFR President

2021 Honoree

Ambassador Barbara Barrett

“I believe that PCFR is one of those great community institutions that makes us stronger. There was a time when Phoenix wasn’t that international...but PCFR was always the place where leaders of the community from diverse backgrounds, from government and business and from academia, all people with an international interest could come together and meet in a critical setting where we talk about policy issues; we build enduring relationships. That was an enrichment to me. I don't think I would be in this job if it weren’t for the global opportunities I got because of the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations and the people I got to meet through the PCFR.”

- Ambassador Barbara Barrett

Global Envoy Celebration

Sponsorships

Past Award Honorees