The Common Good Forum
American Spirit Awards Gala
THURSDAY, MAY 18TH FROM 6:00 TO 9:30 PM EST
NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY
170 CENTRAL PARK WEST, NEW YORK, NY 10024
FESTIVE Business Attire for Dinner Guests
The American Spirit Awards are given each year in a fast-paced ceremony to those extraordinary individuals who exemplify the best of the American spirit, demonstrating their commitment to upholding and defending our constitutional democracy, to freedom, to equality, to dignity for all, and to the common good.
These heroes include awardees Nancy Pelosi, Judge J. Michael Luttig, Henry “Skip” Gates, Ambassador Bill Richardson. Secretary Jeh Johnson, Lt. Col (Ret.) Alexander Vindman, Nicole Hockley, and Ray McGuire are among our distinguished presenters for the ceremony. Hosted by Margaret Hoover from Firing Line on PBS. Explore our full Lineup Below:
American Spirit Awardees for 2023
with more surprise announcements to come!
Margaret Hoover
PBS Host of Firing Line
Co-Host for the 2023 American Spirit Awards
John Avlon
CNN Morning Host & Senior Political Analyst
Co-Host for the 2023 American Spirit Awards
J. Michael Luttig
Courage in Public Service
Nancy Pelosi
Distinguished Public Service
Henry Louis “Skip” Gates Jr.
Thought Leadership
Fred Guttenberg
Citizen Activism
Bernard Schwartz
Distinguished Business Leadership
Bill Richardson
Distinguished Public Service
Harry Dunn
Courage in Public Service
Caroline Edwards
Courage in Public Service
Michael Fanone
Courage in Public Service
Aquilino Gonell
Courage in Public Service
Eugene Goodman
Courage in Public Service
Brian Sicknick
Courage in Public Service
HENRY LOUIS “SKIP” GATES JR. / THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
For elevating the discourse on race and the achievements and struggles of Black Americans, we honor Harvard University's Hutchins Center Director for African and African American Research, historian, and Emmy award-winning filmmaker “Skip” Gates.
FRED GUTTENBERG / CITIZEN ACTIVISM
For his passionate crusade against gun violence and his call for thoughtful gun safety measures following the murder of his daughter Jaime in the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, we honor Fred Guttenberg.
JUDGE J. MICHAEL LUTTIG / COURAGE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
For his courage and wisdom and role in preserving our democracy by advising former Vice President Mike Pence that he could not overturn the 2020 election results on January 6th, 2021, we honor celebrated legal mind and former federal Judge J. Michael Luttig.
SPEAKER EMERITA NANCY PELOSI / DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE
For her exemplary leadership in the US House of Representatives with many firsts as a woman, including the first woman Speaker of the House, and as one of the most effective speakers in US history, helping ensure passage of historic legislation such as the Affordable Care Act, for upholding our nation’s ideals, and for her dedication to the American people, we honor Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi.
FORMER AMBASSADOR AND GOVERNOR BILL RICHARDSON / DISTINGUISHED PUBLIC SERVICE
For his unique efforts to free and bring home Americans held hostage or prisoner in hostile nations such as North Korea, Cuba, Iraq, and Sudan, we honor former UN Ambassador and Governor of New Mexico, Bill Richardson.
BUSINESS ICON AND ACTIVIST BERNARD SCHWARTZ / DISTINGUISHED BUSINESS LEADERSHIP
For a lifetime of dedication to civic affairs including a decades-long effort to renew and modernize America’s infrastructure through legislation finally passed in 2022 with bipartisan support from the US Congress, we honor business leader Bernard Schwartz.
THE CAPITOL AND METRO POLICE OFFICERS / COURAGE IN PUBLIC SERVICE
For their exemplary bravery and patriotism in fighting for hours against the mob during the January 6th, 2021 assault on the US Capitol, with some paying the ultimate sacrifice, we honor the following Officers:
HARRY DUNN
CAROLINE EDWARDS
MICHAEL FANONE
AQUILINO GONELL
EUGENE GOODMAN
BRIAN SICKNICK - HIS POSTHUMOUS AWARD WILL BE ACCEPTED BY HIS MOTHER, GLADYS SICKNICK
Also joining us are our incredible hosts:
MARGARET HOOVER
JOHN AVLON
And our amazing presenters including:
CONGRESSWOMAN JANE HARMAN
Internationally recognized authority on U.S. and global affairs and security issues, Freedom House Chairman of the Board, former President of the Wilson Center and US Congresswoman.
NICOLE HOCKLEY
Activist for sensible gun measures with Sandy Hook Promise ever since her son Dylan was killed in the massacre at Sandy Hook school.
SECRETARY JEH JOHNSON
Distinguished lawyer, public servant, and Secretary of Homeland Security in the Obama Cabinet.
Ari Melber
Host of “The Beat with Ari Melber” and MSNBC Chief Legal Correspondent.
RAY MCGUIRE
Preeminent business executive, President of Lazard, candidate for New York City Mayor.
ALAN PATRICOF
Renowned venture capitalist and private equity innovator.
LT. COL. (RET) ALEXANDER VINDMAN
Courageous National Security Council expert who put his career on the line to shed light on Trump’s efforts in 2019 to take inappropriate measures to pressure Ukraine.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Member Ticket + Renewal
$1000
Premier Level: Includes awards seating, dinner with awardees, and one year standard membership renewal
$1750
Executive Level: Includes priority awards seating, dinner with awardees, and one year executive membership renewal
NON-MEMBER + NEW MEMBERSHIP
$1250
Premier Level: Includes awards seating, dinner with awardees, and one year standard membership to The Common Good
$2500
Executive Level: Includes priority awards seating, dinner with awardees, and one year executive membership to The Common Good
Member Ticket Only
$750
Premier Level: Includes awards seating and dinner with awardees
$1500
Executive Level: Includes priority awards seating and dinner with awardees
NON-MEMBER TICKET ONLY
$1100
Premier Level: Includes awards seating and dinner with awardees
$2000
Executive Level: Includes priority awards seating and dinner with awardees
TABLE PACKAGES
Dinner tables includes access to greenroom cocktails with our awardees and VIPs from 6:00-6:45 pm.
LEADER TABLE
$7,500 - Includes 10 tickets with one membership at the Leader Level and greenroom cocktails
GOVERNOR TABLE
$50,000 - Includes 10 tickets with Governor seating, one lifetime membership at the Governor Level, and greenroom cocktails
AMBASSADOR TABLE
$10,000 - Includes 10 tickets with Ambassador seating, one membership at the Patron Level, and greenroom cocktails
PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE
$100,000 - Includes 10 tickets with President’s Circle seating, one lifetime membership at the Presidential Level, and greenroom cocktails
CABINET MEMBER TABLE
$25,000 - Includes 10 tickets with Cabinet Member seating, one membership at the Benefactor Level, and greenroom cocktails
PURCHASE TICKETS BELOW
Purchase Theater seating Tickets Below
Orchestra and Balcony tickets do not include access to the dinner following the ceremony
Balcony Seating
50$
Orchestra seating
$75
