Nazanin Boniadi

Annual Awards Emcee

Dionisio Gutiérrez

Beacon Award Recipient

Jimmy Lai

Freedom Award Recipient 

Freedom House is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to create a world where all people are free. We inform the world about threats to freedom, mobilize global action, and support democracy’s defenders.

We are pleased to announce that the 2026 Freedom House Annual Awards will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. As Freedom House marks its 85th anniversary this year, we invite you to join us in celebrating this milestone and honoring outstanding leaders who have demonstrated an enduring commitment to advancing freedom and democracy.

Want to show your support for the Freedom House Annual Awards & 85th Anniversary Celebration without serving on the Host Committee?
Join us in recognizing this year’s honorees by reserving your table now.