Annual Awards Luncheon

Recognizing contributions to diplomacy.

The Academy annually grants the prestigious Annenberg Award for Excellence in Diplomacy, the Arthur Ross Award for Distinguished Reporting & Analysis of Foreign Affairs, and the Douglas Dillon Book Award to individuals for their significant contributions to the field of diplomacy. The ceremony is normally held each year in late fall/early winter.

Academy Award Luncheons

2024 Awards Luncheon

Ambassador John Bass, Acting Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2024 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2023 Awards Luncheon

Ambassador Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2023 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2022 Awards Luncheon

Ambassador Victoria Nuland, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2022 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2021 Awards Luncheon

On Tuesday, November 9, 2021 the American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2021 Annual Awards Ceremony.

2020 Awards Luncheon

On Thursday, November 19, 2020 the American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2020 Annual Awards Ceremony.

2019 Awards Luncheon

Ambassador David Hale, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2019 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2018 Awards Luncheon

The Honorable John Sullivan, Deputy Secretary of State and The American Academy of Diplomacy present the 2018 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2017 Awards Luncheon

2016 Awards Luncheon

The Honorable Thomas Shannon, Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2016 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2015 Awards Luncheon

The Honorable Thomas Shannon, Counselor of the Department of State and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2015 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2014 Awards Luncheon

The Honorable Thomas Shannon, Joyce A. Barr, Assistant Secretary for Administration and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2014 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2013 Awards Luncheon

Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the Academy’s 2013 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2012 Awards Luncheon

William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2012 Annual Awards Luncheon.

2011 Awards Luncheon

William J. Burns, Deputy Secretary of State and The American Academy of Diplomacy hosted the 2011 Annual Awards Luncheon.