PIONEER AWARD RECIPIENTS
The Pioneer Award is TLG’s highest honor and has been awarded to individuals of distinction.
Harriett Elam-Thomas
Ambassador
Feb. 24, 2022
Alonzo Fulgham
Feb. 24, 2022
Jim Dandridge
Feb. 24, 2022
Larry Palmer**
Ambassador
Feb. 24, 2022
Johnny Young**
Ambassador
Feb. 24, 2022
Madeline Williams**
Feb. 24, 2022
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Henry K. Thomas
Ambassador
June 24, 2019
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Fannie Allen#
June 24, 2019
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Dr. E. Thoms Rowe
June 24, 2019
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Dr. Richard Hope
June 24, 2019
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Joyce A. Barr
Ambassador
September 21, 2017
Teddy B. Taylor
Ambassador
September 21, 2017
Linda Thomas-Greenfield
Ambassador
September 21, 2017
Thomas R. Nides
Deputy Secretary of State
January 18, 2013​
Ruth A. Davis
Career Ambassador
January 14, 2009
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Dr. Condoleezza Rice+
Secretary of State
December 18, 2008
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Horace Dawson
Ambassador
March 1, 2007
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Edward J. Perkins
Ambassador
March 1, 2007
Cheryl Hodge#*
March 1, 2007
Mosina H. Jordan
Ambassador
March 1, 2007
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Harry M. Lightfoot, Sr.*
March 1, 2007
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Ronald D. Palmer*
Ambassador
March 1, 2007
Mrs. Janice Clements#*
November 17, 2006
Terence A. Todman*
Career Ambassador
September 26, 2002
Dr. John L. Withers, Sr.*
September 26, 2002
Charles Marshall Hanson*
September 26, 2002
Aurelia E. Brazeal
Ambassador
September 26, 2002
Esther P. Roberts
September 26, 2002
Paul M. Washington#*
September 26, 2002
Simeon Booker, Jr.*
Journalist
September 26, 2002
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+ Former Secretary of State
# Civil Service
* Deceased