The Democracy Awards recognize NED partners who have made an exceptional contribution to the cause of freedom and democracy through their work. Democracy Service Medals highlight extraordinary individuals who have demonstrated, through personal commitment, their dedication to the advancement of freedom, human rights, and democracy. We honor our courageous partners at the forefront of democratic struggles everywhere.

2023 NED Honorees

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We will honor courageous NED partners at the forefront of the fight for freedom, pay tribute to those who contributed to NED’s legacy, and rally our community to work in common cause in support of democratic renewal.

Damon Wilson
Damon Wilson
National Endowment for Democracy
NED President and CEO

Representative Joe Wilson
Representative Joe Wilson
Member, U.S. House of Representatives

Kenneth Wollack
Kenneth Wollack
National Endowment for Democracy
Chairman of the NED Board of Directors