2004

October 18, 2004
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland nominated John Hope Bryant as one of 237 young leaders selected from around the world to serve as a member of the Forum of Young Global Leaders, chaired by Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan. Bryant has subsequently attended and spoken at World Economic Forum regional meetings in Jordan, South Africa, Turkey, India and the Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland.  

September 27, 2004
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Citizen Corps publicly announced their endorsement and co-branding of the Emergency Financial First Aid Kit, or EFFAK, created and pioneered by John Hope Bryant and Operation HOPE. 

September 27, 2004
John Hope Bryant received the President’s Volunteer Service Award for Lifetime Achievement, in recognition of his charitable activities, and his contribution of more than 4,000 hours towards public service. This is the highest award possible for lifetime public service by the President. 

June 13, 2004
John Hope Bryant became a Presidential appointee when U.S. President George W. Bush appointed him to a 4-year term on the non-partisan U.S. Community Development Advisory Board for the CDFI Fund at the U.S. Department of the Treasury. 

June 1, 2004
John Hope Bryant served as a featured speaker on behalf of Operation HOPE, Inc. for the first ever national conference of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community-Based Initiatives, on two separate panels, namely “Community Development Successful Partnerships” and the “Foundations and Corporations Forum.”