Venus & Serena Williams - Outstanding Leadership Award

Professional women's tennis players whom have won a combined 12 Grand Slam titles. The Williams sisters have demonstrated an immense amount of charitable work off court. The "William's Sister's Tour" set out to raise money for the Ronald McDonald House charity which provides housing for families of seriously ill children. In addition, Serena started The Serena Williams Foundations which focuses on education, and helping underpriviledged children in Africa who cannot afford to go to school or college, to do so.

In recognition of their leadership achievement, Venus & Serena Williams were honoured at the Doha 21st Century Leaders Awards ceremony and gala dinner held on the 30th October 2009.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Venus Williams
• Serena Williams
• Doha
• Qatar
• 21st Century Leaders
• Awards