WASHINGTON—Hudson Institute announced today that Kenneth C. Griffin, founder and CEO of Citadel, will receive the prestigious Herman Kahn Award at its annual gala in New York City on Thursday, October 29, 2026.
“Ken Griffin is a visionary leader whose impact on global finance and American philanthropy is profound,” said Hudson President and CEO John P. Walters. “Through his stewardship of Citadel, he has helped strengthen US capital markets, driven innovation, and reinforced America’s global economic competitiveness. His unwavering commitment to American excellence makes him an outstanding recipient of our highest honor, the Herman Kahn Award.”
“I am honored to receive the Herman Kahn Award,” said Griffin. “Hudson Institute has long championed the ideas that have made America prosper. At a time of increasing global competition, Hudson’s commitment to advancing free enterprise, individual liberty, and American leadership has never been more important. I am deeply grateful for this recognition and for the Institute’s continued contributions to our nation’s future.”
The Herman Kahn Award, named for Hudson’s founder whose public policy scholarship challenged conventional thinking, honors individuals whose commitment to strategic leadership and public service has strengthened the security and prosperity of the United States and its allies. Past recipients include Dr. Alex Karp, Senator Tom Cotton, Nikki R. Haley, and Henry Kissinger.
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