John S. McCain Freedom Award
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Reserve your place at the 2022 Freedom Award Celebration using the registration menu to the left.
A virtual option is available for contributors who are unable to attend in person
Additional information on contribution levels can be found below.
IRI is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization. Contributions are tax-deductible. Federal tax ID number: 52-1340267.
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Contribution Levels
IRI Friend
$1,000 – Individual (Suggested Contribution)
- One (1) Invitation to Join the Freedom Award Presentation, Program & Reception
IRI Supporter
$5,000 – Corporation/Foundation or Individual
- Two (2) Invitations to Freedom Award Presentation & Program
- Two (2) Invitations to Reception Celebration (Following Awards)
- Logo and/or Name Shown During Awards and in Printed Program
- Four (4) Invitations to Join the Freedom Award Virtual Presentations
IRI Sponsor
$10,000 – Corporation/Foundation or Individual
- Four (4) Invitations to Freedom Award Presentation with Premiere Seating
- Four (4) Invitations to Reception Celebration (Following Awards)
- Logo and/or Name Shown During Awards and in Printed Program
- Six (6) Invitations to Join the Freedom Award Virtual Presentations
- Invitation to IRI Virtual & In-person Events throughout the Year
IRI Benefactor
$25,000 – Corporation/Foundation or Individual
- One (1) Select Invitation to the VIP Roundtable Discussion Prior to Awards
- Celebration with VIP + Congressional Guests
- Six (6) Invitations to Freedom Award Presentation with VIP Reserved Seating
- Six (6) Invitations to Reception Celebration (Following Awards)
- Prominent Placement of Logo and/or Name During Awards and in Printed Program
- Ten (10) Invitations to Join the Freedom Award Virtual Presentations
- Complimentary Membership in the IRI Business Leadership Council with Invitations to Exclusive VIP Events throughout the Year in DC and Abroad
IRI Patron
$50,000 – Corporation/Foundation or Individual
- Two (2) Select Invitations to VIP Roundtable Discussion Prior to Awards Celebration with VIP + Congressional Guests
- Ten (10) Invitations to Freedom Award Presentation with VIP Reserved Seating
- Ten (10) Invitations to Reception Celebration (Following Awards)
- Top Placement of Logo and/or Name During Awards and in Printed Program
- Unlimited Invitations to Join the Freedom Award Virtual Presentations
- Complimentary Membership in the IRI Business Leadership Council with Invitations to Exclusive VIP Events throughout the Year in DC and Abroad
Overview
Since 1995, the International Republican Institute’s Freedom Award Celebration has honored individuals whose commitment to the advancement of democracy, freedom, and human liberty has created opportunity for millions of people around the world. As IRI’s highest honor, the Freedom Award exemplifies the goals and accomplishments of strengthening democracy for a safer, more secure world.
Over the years, honorees have included luminaries such as President Ronald Reagan; President George H.W. Bush; President George W. Bush; Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf; Aung San Suu Kyi, Nobel Laureate and Burmese democracy leader; Natan Sharansky, former political prisoner and human rights activist; and former secretaries of state Henry A. Kissinger, George P. Shultz, and James A. Baker.
Posthumous awards have also been given to Pope John Paul II; The Honorable Sergio Vieira de Mello, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights; and Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger.
In 2021, IRI was honored to present the Freedom Award to the people of Lithuania, Burma, Belarus, and Cuba.
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Established in 1995, the Freedom Award honors individuals who have worked to advance freedom and democracy. The contribution of these individuals has given hope to millions and has helped improve the lives of people around the globe.