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Global Citizen Awards

Sep 1, 2019

Previous Global Citizen Awards Honorees

The Atlantic Council's Global Citizen Awards honor individuals who make unique contributions towards improving the world.

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Aug 29, 2019

Distinguished Leadership Awards 2019 Gallery

The 2019 Distinguished Leadership Awards in Washington, DC was a 'Celebration of Allies'.

Distinguished Leadership Awards

Aug 29, 2019

Distinguished Leadership Awards 2019 Videos

Watch videos from the 2019 Distinguished Leadership Awards.

LANG LANG

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

Lang Lang

World-renowned Pianist, Educator and Philanthropist Few artists can claim to have the same profound impact on the world of music as Lang Lang. As a pianist, educator, and philanthropist, as well as an influential ambassador for the arts, Lang Lang has fully embraced new technology and innovation, leading the way in bringing classical music into […]

MOON JAE-IN

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

His Excellency Moon Jae-in

President of the Republic of Korea Moon Jae-in became the president of the Republic of Korea on May 10, 2017. He was born as a son of a refugee on the southern coast of South Korea in 1953. His parents fled North Korea during the Korean War. Although he was born into an impoverished family […]

Justin Trudeau

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

The Right Honourable Justin Trudeau

Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau is Canada’s twenty-third prime minister. He also serves as minister of intergovernmental affairs and minister of youth. Justin’s vision of Canada is a country where everyone has a real and fair chance to succeed. His experiences as a teacher, father, leader, and advocate for youth have shaped his dedication […]

Hamdi Ulukaya

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

Hamdi Ulukaya

Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Chobani and Founder, The Tent Partnership for Refugees Hamdi Ulukaya is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of Chobani, one of the fastest growing food companies in the last decade and a pioneer for the natural food movement. Raised in a dairy-farming family in a small village in eastern Turkey, […]

Erna Solberg

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

Her Excellency Erna Solberg

Prime Minister of Norway Erna Solberg was born and educated in Bergen: Norway’s ancient maritime capital and gateway to the Atlantic Ocean and America. Always the global citizen, she has combined numerous national positions as minister, parlamentarian and regional politician with a strong commitment to global solutions for development, growth, and conflict resolution.  As prime […]

Mauricio Macri

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 28, 2019

His Excellency Mauricio Macri

President of the Argentine Republic An engineer by training, Mauricio Macri has been president of the Republic of Argentina since December 2015, following a career in business, sports administration, and as mayor of the city of Buenos Aires. During his presidential campaign, Macri earned the support of citizens and political parties across the ideological spectrum […]

Global Citizen Awards

Aug 23, 2019

His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama معالي عمر سلطان العلماء

Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence وزير دولة للذكاء الاصطناعي His Excellency Omar Sultan Al Olama has been appointed as Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence following the Cabinet reshuffle in October 2017. His responsibilities include enhancing the government performance by investing in the latest technologies and tools of artificial intelligence and applying them in […]

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Events

Public Event Tue, May 27, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

The Rt Hon Lord Mandelson on Britain in an enduring transatlantic relationship
Economy & Business Europe & Eurasia Politics & Diplomacy Security & Defense
Public Event Wed, May 28, 2025 • 3:30 pm ET

Reporters at risk: Editors’ perspectives
Civil Society Resilience Resilience & Society
Flagship Event Tue, June 17, 2025 • 9:00 am ET

2025 Global Energy Forum

The ninth Atlantic Council Global Energy Forum will be held June 17 and 18 in Washington, DC.
Africa Americas Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment
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