2016 Awards Luncheon

aad logoStateLogoClearThe Honorable Thomas Shannon,
Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs

and

The American Academy of Diplomacy 

present

the 2016 Annual Awards Luncheon

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US State Department
Benjamin Franklin Room
Wednesday, November 30, 2016
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Academy members and distinguished guests gathered on
November 30, 2016 for a luncheon presentation of:

The Walter and Leonore Annenberg Award
for Excellence in Diplomacy to:

Robert ZoellickThe Honorable Robert B. Zoellick
Former World Bank Group President
& U.S. Trade Representative

Access the Remarks by Robert Zoellick here

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The Douglas Dillon Award
for a Book of Distinction on the Practice of American Diplomacy to:

Jimmy Carter in AfricaJimmy Carter in Africa by Nancy Mitchell,
published by Stanford University Press
and the Woodrow Wilson Center Press 

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The Arthur Ross Media Award
for Distinguished Reporting
and Analysis of Foreign Affairs to:

Jason RezaianThe Washington Post
Reporting Category
Jason Rezaian
Roy Gutmanfreelance writer
Columnist Category
Roy Gutman

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Special Mention to:

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Wednesday, November 30, 2016
11:30 a.m. – Reception
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – Luncheon/Awards Ceremony
The Benjamin Franklin Room (8th floor)
U.S. Department of State
Washington, D.C.

Guests are asked to arrive at the State Department visitor entrance (22nd and C Streets) and to allow 15 minutes for security screening.

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2016 Awards Luncheon Press release

 

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