About the Awards
The Atlantic Council’s Distinguished Leadership Awards celebrates the highest achieving individuals who embody the essence of the pillars of the transatlantic relationship. The evening brings together an elite audience of some 800 guests from more than fifty countries – including current and former heads of state, foreign dignitaries, ambassadors, members of Congress and the administration, military commanders, international business leaders and media outlets such as POLITICO, Fox news, MSNBC, The Washington Post, CNN, Associates Press, CBS, The Wall Street Journal, Thomson Reuters and countless others.
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The @AtlanticCouncil Distinguished Leadership Awards are approaching! Join the virtual celebration with honorees @LionelRichie, IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva, and IDB President @lamorenolam on October 14th at 6:30pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/2SAd6FW
Dubbed as Washington’s “Oscars” for international achievement, this year’s Distinguished Leadership Awards will be held as a virtual event. Saluting the #UnsungHeroes2020 and the life and legacy of Gen. Scowcroft. Join us on October 14th at 6:30pm EST. https://bit.ly/2Rz6GWX
The 2020 Distinguished Leadership Awards are here! Join the virtual celebration of international leaders and the inspirational men and women around the globe demonstrating extraordinary courage. Join the celebration on October 14 at 6:30pm. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2SAd6FW
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The @AtlanticCouncil honors IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva with the Distinguished International Leadership Award for her 30-year career of extraordinary public service. Join the virtual celebration on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/3loUeWO
The @AtlanticCouncil is delighted to present this year’s Distinguished International Leadership Award to Managing Director @KGeorgieva to recognize her steadfast leadership of the IMF during this turbulent and unprecedented time. #ACawards https://bit.ly/3loUeWO
IMF Managing Director @KGeorgieva will receive the Distinguished Leadership Award for a lifetime of public service. The award will be introduced by former Secretary of State @Madeleine Albright. Join us on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/3loUeWO
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The @AtlanticCouncil is honoring @lamorenolam with the Distinguished International Leadership Award for his exemplary tenure as President of @the_IDB. Join the virtual celebration on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/30LY0BT
The @AtlanticCouncil is delighted to present the 2020 Distinguished International Leadership Award to President of the @the_IDB, @lamorenolam for his commitment to creating a more secure future within the Americas. #ACawards https://bit.ly/30LY0BT
The @AtlanticCouncil presents its 2020 Distinguished International Leadership Award to @lamorenolam for his transformational leadership as President of @the_IDB. Join the celebration on October 14th at 6:30 pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/30LY0BT
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The @AtlanticCouncil is honoring @LionelRichie with the Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award to not only recognize his dedication to philanthropy, but also his efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis. Join virtually on October 14, 6:30pm EST! #ACawards https://bit.ly/3d7xwzC
This year’s @AtlanticCouncil Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award will be presented to @LionelRichie for his commitment to philanthropy & legendary career. Join the celebration Oct. 14th at 6:30 pm EST with an introduction from @RLJOfficial. #ACawards https://bit.ly/3d7xwzC
The @AtlanticCouncil is delighted to present this year’s Distinguished Artistic Leadership Award to @LionelRichie to recognize his efforts to address the COVID-19 crisis through his partnership with @HealApp. #ACawards https://bit.ly/3d7xwzC
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In remembrance of the only individual appointed to serve two American Presidents as National Security Advisor, the @AtlanticCouncil will honor the life and legacy of Gen. Brent Scowcroft at this year’s virtual Distinguished Leadership Awards. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2SAd6FW
The @AtlanticCouncil will honor the life and legacy of one of our nation’s most adept strategic thinkers Gen. Brent Scowcroft at this year’s Distinguished Leadership Awards. Tune in to watch the tribute on October 14th at 6:30pm EST. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2SAd6FW
The 2020 @AtlanticCouncil Distinguished Leadership Awards will honor the life and legacy of Gen. Brent Scowcroft. The salute will be led by former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. Please join the virtual ceremony on October 14th at 6:30pm EST. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2SAd6FW
Unsung Heroes
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Join the @AtlanticCouncil to mark the heroism, resilience and imagination of those who seek to help others and change the world. Tune in to the Distinguished Leadership Awards on October 14th at 6:30pm EST to celebrate the #UnsungHeroes2020. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2Rz6GWX
The @AtlanticCouncil’s virtual Distinguished Leadership Awards will pay tribute to #UnsungHeroes2020 on Oct 14 at 6:30pm EST. The worldwide campaign shares the stories of everyday global citizens who have made impressive contributions to their communities. https://bit.ly/2Rz6GWX
The Atlantic Council’s #UnsungHeroes2020 tribute will feature a performance from critically acclaimed singer, actress and humanitarian @VWOfficial during this year’s virtually hosted Distinguished Leadership Awards. #ACawards https://bit.ly/2Rz6GWX
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