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Honorees
The Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards, known as the “Oscars of Washington,” honors those who demonstrate excellence in leadership: visionary policymakers, trailblazing corporate leaders, decorated military brass, and humanitarian champions who are reshaping our global landscape. The in-person event traditionally brings together an international audience of more than 600 dignitaries, heads of state, members of Congress and the administration, industry leaders, philanthropists, and the media. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary and the Atlantic Council marks its 65th year, the Distinguished Leadership Awards take on a renewed urgency in advancing our founding mission to shape the global future alongside partners and allies.
The “Oscars of Washington”
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Sponsors of the Atlantic Council Distinguished Leadership Awards gain exclusive access to the evening's unforgettable program through scalable ticket packages, networking and branding opportunities, and engagement with other high-level guests. Sponsorships are tax-deductible and support the Atlantic Council's ongoing work to shape the global future together with partners and allies.
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Ana Botín
Executive Chair, Banco Santander
Distinguished Business Leadership Award
Introduced by
Robert Thomson
Chief Executive, News Corp
Introduced by
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.
Vice Chairman and President,
Strategic Growth, Mastercard
Chairman and CEO,
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Mike Wirth
Distinguished Business Leadership Award
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Mike Wirth
Distinguished XXXX Leadership Award
Introduced by
Jon M. Huntsman, Jr.,
Vice Chairman and President,
Strategic Growth, Mastercard
Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, NATO
Admiral Pierre Vandier
Distinguished Military Leadership Award
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Thursday, April 23, 2026