2025 Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility
The third annual Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility will take place on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 in Washington D.C.
Sponsor the Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility to support the programs that further Senator Isakson’s vision of political civility at SPIA.
UGA’s School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) seeks to honor the late Senator Johnny Isakson, who dedicated his life to respectful debate as a way to build bridges and achieve results among parties with divergent viewpoints and goals. As part of those efforts, SPIA hosts the Johnny Isakson Symposium on Political Civility, an annual event which focuses on how civil debate, mutual respect, and common-interest problem solving advance the public good. Each event features a moderated discussion between special guests who have deep experience overcoming differences to serve the public interest and who practice political civility.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for individuals and organizations who are interested in supporting the annual Isakson Symposium on Political Civility, as well as other activities made including scholarships and awards aligned with the Isakson “political civility” legacy, such as interning in organizations dedicated to bipartisanship and conflict resolution, in addition to support for curricular development and research on creating a culture of civility, leading with civility, and related topics.
ABOUT YOUR SPONSORSHIP:
- After Symposium expenses are paid each year, any remaining funds will be transferred to the Isakson Legacy Fund to build the endowment to support these efforts in perpetuity.
- Gifts are one-time sponsorships, and donors will receive the benefits outlined below based on contribution amount.
- Gifts must be committed in writing on or before October 15, 2025 to receive benefits at the 2025 Symposium.
Please contact Sarah Baines at [email protected] if you are interested in sponsoring the Isakson Symposium.
