5.18.2012

The City Club of Cleveland Presents: Citadel of Free Speech Award

The City Club of Cleveland established an award to recognize a nationally prominent figure who has contributed significantly to the advancement and preservation of free speech. The award recognizes the achievements of the recipient as well as highlights The City Club of Cleveland’s continuing interest in and support of free speech. The Award is presented by the Board of Trustees of The City Club of Cleveland to either a person or organization who embodies the values of The City Club and is committed to democratic ideals by promoting the spirit of inquiry, and the free exchange of ideas, and by fostering the free dissemination of information which advances public discussion of important issues and contributing to a civil society. This will be the fourth time the award will be bestowed.

 

  • Meet.

    2012 Winner

    Ted Turner

    The fourth recipient of the award is Ted Turner. Robert Edward "Ted" Turner III, is an American media mogul and philanthropist. He is known for founding the cable news network CNN, the first dedicated 24-hour cable news channel. He also founded WTBS, which pioneered the superstation concept in cable television. As a  philanthropist, he is known for his $1 billion gift, which created the United Nations Foundation, a public charity supporting UN causes. Turner serves as Chairman of the United Nations Foundation Board of Directors.

     

  • Make Reservations

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    register now!

    Reservations must be made 24 hours in advance of the event. Reservations will be held 15 minutes past start of program, such as 12:15 for noon programs. Reservations will then be open to standby ticketing.

    Friday Forum:
    $40 Member
    $60 Non Member

    Reservations Toll-Free at 888-223-6786 or locally at 216-621-0082

     

  • Previous Winners

    Andrew Young,
    Martin Luther King's Aide, U.N. Ambassador

    John Herschel Glenn, Jr.
    former United States Marine Corps pilot, astronaut and United States senator

    Antonin Gregory Scalia
    Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States

     

08.2011 - 05.2012

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The right of free speech carries great weight and responsibility. Inspired and funded by our longest tenured members, Stanley and Hope Adelstein, the free speech essay contest engages our youngest constituents, as students from area high schools across the 7-county region (Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Erie, Portage, Medina and Summit) are invited to articulate a fresh perspective on this sweeping topic. The winning student will receive a financial award. 

 

  • Congrats.

    Congratulations to our winners of the Hope & Stanley Adelstein Free Speech Essay Competition!
    Close to 600 essays were submitted from over 60 Northeast Ohio high school students.

     

  • Winners

    1st Place:

    Victoria Hutchinson
    Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School

     

    2nd Place:

    Colleen Crayton
    Midview High School

     

    3rd Place:

    William Gyurgik
    Shaker Heights High School

     

  • Next 17 Winners:

    Keon L. Abner
    MC2STEM High School
    Molly Clark
    Orange High School
    Tazrel Franklin
    MC2STEM High School
    Matthew Gauthier
    St. Edward High School
    Juan Guzman
    Orange High School
    Raiesha James
    Cleveland School of Science and Med
    Rachel Lieberman
    Orange High School
    Natasha E. Madorsky
    Cleveland Heights High School
    Aditya Nair
    Solon High School
    Bardia Rahmani
    University School
    Scott Remer
    Beachwood High School
    Zachary Schwartz
    Solon High School
    Jonathan A. Sender
    Beachwood High School
    Gwen Stephen
    Lakewood High School
    Olivia Sullivan
    Rocky River High School
    Kevin Tan
    University School
    Brei Tinsley
    Shaw High School

     

10.2011 - 10.2012

The City Club of Cleveland Presents: Encore! Speaker Series

Over the course of the past decade The City Club has had numerous local and national prominent figures speak from our podium. Throughout this celebratory year we will bring back a number of speakers from the past ten years who have made a notable impact at our podium. We’ll hear what they now have to say on today’s top issues.

 

10.18.2012

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The City Club 100th Anniversary will culminate with a Gala Celebration in October 18, 2012. The Power of Ideas2 (which enhances the tradition started at our 75th Anniversary) is the theme of the event. Several prominent speakers will give short talks on topics related to free speech, current events or area of speaker expertise

 

  • Celebrate.

    Check back soon!

    Details will be announced January 2012