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About the awards
The Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards is the premier forum for world leaders, diplomats, the C-Suite, and the philanthropic, social, and entertainment communities to celebrate the highest expression of global citizenship. Held on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, this special evening underscores the Atlantic Council’s critical mission to shape the global future together, while recognizing the accomplishments of key global citizens seeking to improve the state of the world.
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The Atlantic Council partnered with BanterBox to conduct an AI-assisted analysis of every recorded Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards ceremony. We sought to answer one question: What are the pillars of global citizenship, according to those honored?
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“The old rules no longer command the same authority, while the new rules have yet to be fully established,” says Atlantic Council Chairman John F.W. Rogers at #GCA2026.
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 23, 2026
“We are living between orders… And that is the defining challenge of our time,” he adds.#ACAwards pic.twitter.com/NO1b9tHbLO
“It is possible to compete at the highest level without ever losing respect for others.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2026
President and CEO of @F1 Stefano Domenicali accepts the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Award.#ACAwards #GCA2026 pic.twitter.com/ps29fjV8jQ
“I particularly value Alex’s strong commitment to multilateralism and rules-based international order.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 23, 2026
President of the Czech Republic @prezidentpavel introduces #GCA2026 honoree, President of 🇫🇮 Finland @alexstubb.#ACAwards pic.twitter.com/rBFd4vbabw
“I accept it with humility on behalf of Australia because it is the honour of my life to serve Australians.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2026
Prime Minister of 🇦🇺 Australia @AlboMP accepts the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Award. #GCA2026 #ACAwards pic.twitter.com/pMtS3jJ8WR
“Stefano Domenicali understands the unique power of sports to transcend borders and bring people together.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2026
Actor and Producer Keanu Reeves introduces #GCA2026 honoree, President and CEO of @F1, Stefano Domenicali. #ACAwards pic.twitter.com/meynMJfcxJ
“I will absolutely continue to make choices in my work that will create the space for love, curiosity, and understanding, bit by bit.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2026
Grammy-Award-winning actress and Singer Cynthia Erivo accepts the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Award.#GCA2026 #ACAwards pic.twitter.com/qI77L40Euc
I’m humbled by this award “because, for me, what the Atlantic Council does is exactly what I’ve tried to do most of my life.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 23, 2026
President of 🇫🇮 Finland @alexstubb accepts the Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Award.
Watch live: ➡️ https://t.co/fZHy8edPwE #ACAwards #GCA2026 pic.twitter.com/ZnmfbQDEZy
“Sports represent the values that leaders hoped would guide the world after the Second World War, when the Atlantic Council was born.”
— Atlantic Council (@AtlanticCouncil) September 24, 2026
Atlantic Council President and CEO @FredKempe announces the launch of the Power of Sports Center.#ACAwards #GCA2026 pic.twitter.com/bxsPL9YcYN
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