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2024 Torch Awards Ceremony Photos and Video

Last night, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg took over Harrisburg University with the 2024 Torch Awards Ceremony. This annual event honors remarkable individuals and organizations in our region who embody the highest ideals of tolerance, appreciation of diverse cultures,…

2024 Torch Awards Ceremony

The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg presents its 2024 Torch Awards on May 22nd at Harrisburg University.  Each year, we honor individuals and organizations that have demonstrated the highest ideals of tolerance, appreciation of diverse cultures, peoples, languages, and lands…

Photos from 2023 Torch Awards Ceremony

Every year, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg gathers to celebrate those who embody the core principles of tolerance, appreciation for diverse cultures, languages, and peoples, and a commitment to promoting global understanding. Our Torch Awards Ceremony is a tribute…

2023 Torch Awards

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WACH’s Annual Torch Awards Ceremony is coming up! May 15 @ Harrisburg University The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg (WACH) is inviting corporate sponsors to support our2023 forum series on the Mental Health Crisis. We will kick off the series…

2022 Torch Awards Ceremony

2022 Torch Awards Ceremony 25 May 2022 This year the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg was honored to recognize the inspiring work of four individuals, three organizations, and one Youth Award Honoree. These individuals and groups have worked towards bettering…

2019 Torch of Global Enlightenment Honorees!

Each year, the World Affairs Council of Harrisburg honors organizations and individuals that have contributed to global understanding and appreciation of different cultures, languages and lands. This year, WACH honors the following people and organization at a catered reception and…

2020 Torch of Global Enlightenment Awards

2020 Torch Award Winners: Quakertown Superintendent William Harner The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg honors Dr. Harner for his enlightened understanding of global engagement in education. Dr. Harner’s support of educating students in international affairs and his appreciations of cultural…

Educators, Activists & Humanitarians–2017 Torch Honorees!

CATE BARRON KEYNOTES “TORCH AWARDS” The World Affairs Council of Harrisburg celebrated the achievements of individuals, organizations and educators in advancing issues of global importance during ceremonies on May 18, 2017 at Harrisburg University.  Awards were presented for efforts to advance international education,…