2023 Annual Awards

Volunteer of the Year

Jeannet Kiessling [Palo Alto, California]

Innovation in Youth and Education

Greater than 300,001

Greater Columbus Sister Cities International

100,001-300,000

Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions, Inc.

Innovation in Humanitarian Assistance

Greater than 300,001

Houston Karachi Sister City Association – Tree Plantation Drive

100,001-300,000

Owensboro Sister Cities and Regions, Inc.

Less than 25,000

Sonoma Sister Cities Association - Sonoma/Kaniv, Ukraine Committee

Innovation in Business, Trade and Professional Exchange

Greater than 300,001

Fort Worth Sister Cities International

25,001-100,000

Djenane S. Gourgue, Lauderhill Sister City – Oakland Park, Florida

Innovation in Arts and Culture

Greater than 300,001

Denver Sister Cities International

100,001-300,000

Roanoke Valley Sister Cities

Roanoke, Virginia

25,001-100,000

Mayan Melipona Bee Sanctuary [Asheville, North Carolina]

Best Overall

Over 300,001 Tie between

San Antonio Sister Cities Program,
City of San Antonio

Fort Worth Sister Cities International

25,001-100,000

Prescott Sister City Association Caborca Committee