Los Angeles World Affairs Council to Hold 2026 World Prize Gala Sept. 29 to Honor Individuals Who Have Contributed to Global Understanding, Cooperation and Progress
Honorees include actress Sharon Stone, Cedars-Sinai President and CEO Emeritus Thomas M. Priselac, Southern California Philanthropist Lynda Boone Fetter
The Los Angeles World Affairs Council, Los Angeles’ preeminent forum for global affairs, will hold its 2026 World Prize Gala Sept. 29 at The Taglyan Cultural Complex in Los Angeles. Dignitaries, diplomats, government officials and business leaders will convene to honor individuals whose extraordinary contributions have advanced global understanding, cooperation and progress.
Information on tickets and sponsorships can be found at LAWAC.org.
This year’s honorees include Academy Award-nominated actress Sharon Stone, Cedars-Sinai President and CEO Emeritus Thomas M. Priselac and Southern California philanthropist Lynda Boone Fetter. Emmy-award winning Los Angeles broadcast news anchor Giselle Fernandez will emcee the evening.
