2026 Gala Photos
Jan Neuharth )right) accepts Freedom of Speech Award from Barbara Wall
Jack Abernethy (left) accepts American Horizon Award from Mo Elleithee
Jan Neuharth, Freedom of Speech Award Recipient
Barbara Wall, Freedom of Speech Award Presenter
Kathleen Kirby, Media Institute Board Chair
Mo Elleithee, American Horizon Award Presenter
Mike O’Rielly, Media Institute President & CEO
Jack Abernethy, American Horizon Award Recipient
Master of Ceremonies Shawn Anderson of WTOP News
2026 ‘Free Speech America’ Gala participants