Ronald Reagan Freedom Award

Ronald Reagan Freedom Award
Ronald Reagan awards Mikhail Gorbachev with the first Award at the Reagan Library
CountryUnited States
Established1992
First awarded1992
Websitehttps://www.reaganfoundation.org/programs-events/the-ronald-reagan-freedom-award/ Edit this on Wikidata
Ribbon of the award

The Ronald Reagan Freedom Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.[1] The award is given to "those who have made monumental and lasting contributions to the cause of freedom worldwide."[2]

Until her death, the award was given by former first lady Nancy Reagan on behalf of her husband, who died in June 2004. The award was first given in 1992, by former president Ronald Reagan himself. In 1994, his wife, Nancy Reagan presented the award instead as he himself had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease that year and was unable to attend the ceremony.

In order to receive the award, the potential recipient had to "have made monumental and lasting contributions to the cause of freedom worldwide", as well as "embody President Reagan's lifelong belief that one man or woman truly can make a difference".[2]

Recipients

Nancy Reagan presents entertainer Bob Hope with the Award, 1997

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "The Ronald Reagan Freedom Award". Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute. Retrieved March 7, 2022.
  2. ^ a b "The Ronald Reagan Freedom Award". Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation. Archived from the original on October 16, 2006. Retrieved February 24, 2007.
  3. ^ Nguyen, Daisy (February 7, 2007). "Ex-President Bush Receives Reagan Award". The Washington Post. Associated Press. Retrieved February 24, 2007.
  4. ^ Singman, Brooke (March 7, 2022). "Zelenskyy wins Ronald Reagan Freedom Award". Fox News. Retrieved December 21, 2023.