Past Events
November 15, Southern California: Avantgarde Award Gala
The 4th Avantgarde Award Gala marked a memorable evening for the Swiss-American business community in Southern California, welcoming more than 220 guests, corporate partners, and sponsors to celebrate innovation, leadership, and purpose. Award Winners: Avantgarde Award: CRIMAGNO SA – redefining sustainable, high- end footwear Stewardship Award: Aspivix – advancing women’s health through innovation Hosted by SACCSoCal Chairman Mathias Hausherr, the event featured remarks by Ambassador and Consul General Jonas Brunschwig, who highlighted the strength of Swiss-American partnerships and Switzerland’s long-standing contributions to ethics, peace, and innovation. The keynote address was delivered by Christopher Thornberg, Founding Partner of Beacon Economics, who shared perspectives on the U.S. economy and Southern California’s role as a global innovation hub. The evening also set a new record for philanthropy, with the silent auction raising its highest amount to date in support of the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. The gala event and its fundraiser wouldn’t be possible without the trusted and committed sponsors and donors of the SoCal Chapter such as Vontobel SFA, Lindt & Sprüngli, Siegfried, MSC, The Stan Wawrinka Family, Georg Fischer and many more.
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