2019 Global Citizen Awards

The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte; Brian Grazer, storyteller, movie and television producer, founder, and philanthropist; will.i.am, founder of the Black Eyed Peas, Founder & CEO of I.AM+, and Founder and President, i.am.angel Foundation.

The event also announced Actress, Playwright, Teacher, and Author, Anna Deavere Smith, as the Atlantic Council’s first Artist in Residence.

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Global Citizen Awards

Sep 23, 2019

Atlantic Council celebrates ten years of global citizens making a difference

By David A. Wemer and Jasper Gilardi

An evening dedicated to celebrating the individuals who have helped drive positive change in their societies and embody the commitment to international cooperation that underpins the Atlantic Council’s mission.

Climate Change & Climate Action Resilience

🇳🇱Last night, Dutch @MinPres Mark Rutte accepted the Atlantic Council Global Citizen Award for his commitment to maintaining global stability, security, and prosperity. Rutte embodies the Council's mission of "working with allies to secure the future." #ACawards pic.twitter.com/QMK7rTVeRp
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2019

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The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte; Brian Grazer, storyteller, movie and television producer, founder, and philanthropist; will.i.am, founder of the Black Eyed Peas, Founder & CEO of I.AM+, and Founder and President, i.am.angel Foundation.

Atlantic Council Board of Directors Executive Vice-Chair Adrienne Arsht announced Actress, Playwright, Teacher, and Author, Anna Deavere Smith, as the Atlantic Council’s first Artist in Residence.

Global Citizen Awards Sep 23, 2019

Atlantic Council celebrates ten years of global citizens making a difference

Global Citizen Awards Sep 23, 2019

Chilean president calls for action to combat climate change: “The time is now”

By David A. Wemer

Protecting “our nature, our biodiversity, and our planet is not only an environmental obligation” but a “moral obligation,” Presdent Piñera argued.

Climate Change & Climate Action Latin America

Global Citizen Awards Sep 23, 2019

The transatlantic bond must be protected, Dutch prime minister says

By David A. Wemer

These temporary disagreements between allies should not distract either side of the Atlantic from the fundamental importance of the relationship and international cooperation, according to Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte.

European Union

Honorees

His Excellency President Sebastian Piñera Echenique

The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera, introduced by Kristine Tompkins, President, Tompkins Conservation; UN Patron of Protected Areas.

Brian Grazer

The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored Storyteller, Movie and Television Producer, Founder, Philanthropist Brian Grazer, introduced by Ron Howard, Academy Award-winning Director.

His Excellency Mark Rutte

The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte, introduced by Professor Klaus Schwab, Founder and Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum.

will.i.am

The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards honored Founder, Black Eyed Peas, Founder & CEO, I.AM+, and Founder and President, i.am.angel Foundation, introduced by H.E. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, United Arab Emirates.

Anna Deavere Smith

Adrienne Arsht, Atlantic Council Executive Vice Chair and Chairman Emerita, TotalBank announced Actress, Playwright, Teacher, and Author, Anna Deavere Smith, as the Atlantic Council’s first Artist in Residence.

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Press Release

Sep 12, 2019

Atlantic Council to Honor President Piñera, Prime Minister Rutte, Brian Grazer, and will.i.am with 2019 Global Citizen Award

By Atlantic Council

Highlight of UN General Assembly Week honors individuals who make unique contributions towards improving the world WASHINGTON, DC – September 12, 2019 – The tenth annual Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards will honor President of the Republic of Chile Sebastián Piñera; Prime Minister of the Netherlands Mark Rutte; Brian Grazer, storyteller, movie and television producer, […]

2019 Global Citizen Awards Dinner Co-Chairs

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