• To establish favorable relations and cultural ties between foreign countries and the United States of America by the dissemination of information concerning the American culture and traditions as depicted in motion pictures and television through news media in various foreign countries.

• To recognize outstanding achievements by conferring annual Awards of Merit, (Golden Globe® Awards), serving as a constant incentive within the entertainment industry, both domestic and foreign, and to focus wide public attention upon the best in motion pictures and television.

• To contribute to other nonprofit organizations connected with the entertainment industry and involved in educational, cultural, and humanitarian activities.

• To promote interest in the study of the arts, including the development of talent in the entertainment field through scholarships given to major learning institutions.


(From HFPA.ORG)