About the Celebration
The fifth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards will honor individuals who demonstrate the transformative power of service, and who are driving significant and sustained impact through their everyday actions and words that light the path for other points of light.
October 26, 2023
Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, D.C.
Mike & Jacquelyne Love - 2023 Honorees
Mike Love, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, is the lead singer and a founding member of The Beach Boys and longtime supporter of environmental and educational causes. Jacquelyne Love is a businesswoman, accomplished philanthropist, interior designer and fashion designer.
In 1990, Mike Love was the first artist to respond to President George H.W. Bush’s call for service as part of the thousand Points of Light initiative, and later performed at the inaugural celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards in 2019 where he and Jacquelyne served on the steering committee.

Condoleezza Rice - 2023 Honoree
Condoleezza Rice is the Tad and Dianne Taube Director of the Hoover Institution and a Senior Fellow on Public Policy. She is the Denning Professor in Global Business and the Economy at the Stanford Graduate School of Business. In addition, she is a founding partner of Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, an international strategic consulting firm.
From January 2005 to January 2009, Rice served as the 66th Secretary of State of the United States, the second woman and first black woman to hold the post. Rice also served as President George W. Bush’s Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (National Security Advisor) from January 2001 to January 2005, the first woman to hold the position.

Robert F. Smith - 2023 Honoree
Robert F. Smith is the Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners (Vista). Vista is a leading global investment firm that exclusively invests in enterprise software, data and technology-enabled businesses.
Throughout his decades-long career, Smith has been fiercely committed to creating opportunities for underserved communities through his philanthropic work. He has supported a wide array of causes and organizations, including those dedicated to expanding access to education and the arts and addressing racial equity. Smith is proud to serve as the founding director and President of Fund II Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting Black American culture and safeguarding human rights. In 2017, Smith became the first Black American to sign the Giving Pledge, committing to donate the majority of his wealth over the course of his life.

Rebecca & Christyn Taylor - 2023 Honorees
After being diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis at age seven, and with the support of her family, Rebecca Taylor founded Rebecca’s Wish, a 501(c)3 nonprofit called designed to support children with pediatric pancreatitis. Her mother, Christyn, serves as president of the nonprofit, which has raised over $3,000,000 to date, and has started programs to support countless children around the United States.
Rebecca is currently a Brown Scholar at Texas A&M University studying biomedical engineering. Christyn is on the Executive Board of Directors for the National Pancreas Foundation and has participated for years on the Friend’s Board of the Ronald McDonald House.

Sponsorship Opportunities
If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities for the fifth annual celebration of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards, please email Kelly Kener at [email protected] for full benefit details.
Platinum Sponsor – $100,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- 1 invitation to Kennebunkport CAVU Summit.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition on all Awards materials.
- Invitation to future Points of Light salons and gatherings.

Diamond Sponsor – $50,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.
- Invitation to future Points of Light salons and gatherings.

Gold Sponsor – $25,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.

Silver Sponsor – $10,000
- 4 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.

Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
- 2 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Recognition on event website and in annual report.

Supporter Sponsor – $2,500
- 1 seat at the Awards Celebration
- Recognition on event website and in annual report.

Platinum Sponsor – $100,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- 1 invitation to Kennebunkport CAVU Summit.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition on all Awards materials.
- Invitation to future Points of Light salons and gatherings.

Diamond Sponsor – $50,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.
- Invitation to future Points of Light salons and gatherings.

Gold Sponsor – $25,000
- Premier table with 10 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Meet and greet opportunities with Honorees and Committee Members.
- Ongoing personalized updates from Points of Light CEO.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.

Silver Sponsor – $10,000
- 4 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Recognition in event program, website and annual report.

Bronze Sponsor – $5,000
- 2 seats at the Awards Celebration.
- Recognition on event website and in annual report.

Supporter Sponsor – $2,500
- 1 seat at the Awards Celebration
- Recognition on event website and in annual report.

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Awards Celebration Honorary Co-Chairs
Presidents Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama graciously serve as Honorary Co-Chairs of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award Celebration.
Awards Celebration Chair-Emeritus
Lawrence E. Bathgate, II
Awards Celebration Co-Chairs
Marie & Andy Unanue
Alan H. Fleischmann & Dafna Tapiero
Awards Celebration Steering Committee
Jean Becker
Neil M. Bush
George A. Kalogridis
Lauren Bush Lauren
Gregg Petersmeyer
Wendy Stapleton
Eric Tanenblatt
Lynda Webster
Awards Celebration Inaugural Co-Chairs
Ray Chambers
Lauren Bush Lauren
Learn About Past Recipients
Learn more about how past recipients of The George H.W. Bush Points of Light Awards honor the traits of our 41st president.