EVENT DETAILS

Join us May 5, 2026 at the National Press Club in Washington, DC

Cocktail attire preferred

VIP in The Fourth Estate room from

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Beer and wine service and appetizers provided in the First Amendment & Holeman Lounges beginning at

6:00 PM.

Dinner will be served in the Ballroom at

7:00 PM.

Awards begin promptly at 8:00 PM.

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SPONSORS

The Foundation is seeking sponsors to support our critical work. Sponsorships enable the Foley Foundation to reserve complimentary tickets for hostage families and survivors of hostage-taking to attend at no cost.

PRIOR SPONSORS INCLUDE:

Amanda Bennett, AT&T, Bloomberg, CNN, David Bradley, Debra Grott & Linda Elkington, Diane & John Foley, Facebook, Fox, Global Guardian, Global Reach, HBO, International Spy Museum, Jean Ann Wensell, M. Night Shyamalan Foundation, Marquette University, NBCU News Group, Northwestern University – Medill, PBS News Hour, Player 15 Group, Raritan Central Railway, The Cervantes Group, The National Press Club, The New York Times, Sharghi-Salehi, The Security Foundation, The Soufan Group, The Washington Post, and Wasserman Foundation and many more! 

WITH YOUR SUPPORT WE ARE ABLE TO:

▪ Family Support: Assist families enduring the trauma of hostage-taking by coordinating their engagement with the administration and Congress to directly advocate for their loved one’s freedom.

▪ Research: Conduct statistical analyses on international hostage-taking and confidential interviews with families, government officials, and third-party experts to identify victims’ needs, inform government reforms, and advance prevention strategies.

▪ Public Advocacy: Provide a platform for hostage families through the media and public forums to reach decision-makers, build public support, and ensure their loved ones are not forgotten.

▪ Safety Education: Equip aspiring journalists and freelancers with the knowledge, tools, and practices needed to stay safe while reporting in high-risk environments. 

AWARDS HISTORY

The Foley Freedom Awards, established in 2016, honor individuals, like Jim, who exemplify moral courage and show compassion for and commitment to securing the freedom of Americans unjustly held captive abroad and journalist safety.

The Freedom Awards have recognized nearly 50 awardees for their commendable work including David Bradley, Ali Soufan, Jason Rezaian, Malala Yousafzai, Roger Carstens, Judy Woodruff, Christiane Amanpour and many more.

For a full list of previous Foley Freedom Awardees, click HERE.