Each year, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) recognizes distinguished leaders whose work has advanced diplomacy, strengthened international engagement, and contributed meaningfully to the national and global interest. Presented at the NCAFP’s Annual Gala, these awards honor excellence across public service, foreign policy, global business leadership, peacebuilding, cultural diplomacy, and emerging leadership. The Gala serves as both the organization’s largest annual fundraiser and a celebration of its longstanding mission to promote dialogue, understanding, and cooperation in international affairs.
2026 Annual Gala
The 2026 NCAFP Annual Gala will take place in November 2026. Additional details, including the date, location, honorees, and sponsorship opportunities, will be announced soon and posted here.
For questions or inquiries about the 2026 Gala or ways to support the NCAFP, please contact Program Development Officer Shaina Katz at shaina.katz@ncafp.org.
2025 Annual Gala Dinner
On November 18, 2025, the National Committee on American Foreign Policy hosted its Annual Gala Dinner at the Metropolitan Club in New York City, bringing together leaders from diplomacy, business, media, academia, and the policy community. The evening honored Ambassador (ret.) Kathleen Stephens, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, with the George F. Kennan Award for Distinguished Public Service, and Almar Latour, CEO of Dow Jones and Publisher of The Wall Street Journal, with the Global Business Leadership Award, recognizing their leadership in diplomacy, public service, and press freedom.
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NCAFP Gala Awards
The NCAFP Gala awards reflect the organization’s commitment to honoring individuals whose leadership has strengthened international cooperation and advanced American foreign policy through principled engagement.
NCAFP Gala awards include:
- The Hans J. Morgenthau Award: Recognizing exceptional contributions to the theory and practice of American foreign policy
- The George F. Kennan Award for Distinguished Public Service: Honoring exemplary service to the United States and its national interests
- The Global Business Leadership Award: Celebrating business leadership that advances global responsibility
- The 21st Century Leader Award: Recognizing emerging leaders shaping the future of U.S. foreign policy
- The William J. Flynn Initiative for Peace Award: Honoring dedication to conflict resolution and peacebuilding
- The Award for Excellence in Cultural Diplomacy and International Engagement: Recognizing outstanding contributions to cultural exchange and international engagement