At our recent annual Awards Dinner, the Center proudly hosted our 57th Annual Awards Dinner, honoring Representatives Don Bacon and Salud Carbajal with our Publius Award for their exemplary service and remarkable partnership across party lines. Their shared commitment to advancing U.S. national security interests, supporting the nation’s veterans, and strengthening alliances abroad reflects the very spirit of “Publius,” grounded in deliberation, compromise, and a belief in effective governance.

We were joined in celebration by members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, current and former government officials, and our own Presidential Fellows, whose presence made the evening all the more meaningful.

As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States, moments like this serve as a powerful reminder that principled leadership and bipartisan collaboration are not only possible, but essential to the country’s future.​ Read more about our Annual Awards here.