YPO-WPO Presents Its 2008 Global Leadership Award to Colombian President Alvaro Uribe

YPO-WPO, the world´s largest leadership network, presented
Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Velez with the 2008 Global Leadership
Award this morning during its Global Leadership Summit held at the
Sydney Opera House.

President Uribe, who accepted the award live via satellite, said
to an audience of 1,500 YPO-WPO members and their spouses, "We have
the determination to work as hard as we can for our country and for
our democracy."

"What President Uribe is accomplishing in Colombia is remarkable,"
said YPO-WPO International Chairman Mike Pappas. "He has made great
strides in prying the country from the grip of violent groups that
have usurped the state and the rights of the people."

Since taking office in 2002, President Uribe has focused on
reinforcing institutionalized democracy, improving security, boosting
investor confidence and building social cohesion. During his
presidency, crime in Colombia has dropped dramatically, paramilitary
groups are in a process of demobilization, and direct foreign
investment has grown exponentially. In January, President Uribe´s
approval rating in Colombia reached 81%.

Each year, YPO-WPO honors a world leader who is making a
significant difference. Past recipients have included His Majesty King
Abdullah II of Jordan (2002) and Rwandan President Paul Kagame (2003).

The Global Leadership Summit was held within the context of the
organization´s annual Global Leadership Conference, which is designed
to help YPO-WPO´s volunteer leaders prepare for their roles as elected
officers in the organization.

About YPO-WPO: YPO-WPO is the world´s premier global leadership
network, connecting more than 15,000 business leaders from more than
300 local chapters in 100 countries. The organization provides
unprecedented education and networking opportunities for its members
throughout every stage of their lives. YPO-WPO offers an expansive
array of learning opportunities at the local, regional and
international levels. Alliances with leading higher-learning
institutions, including Harvard Business School, Stanford Business
School and London Business School, provide members access to the
world´s top business minds, and a variety of events and networks
address a full spectrum of personal, business and social enterprise
topics. For more information, visit www.ypo.org.