FOX NEWS' HARRIS FAULKNER TO RECEIVE EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM AWARD

NESTPOINT FOUNDATION AMERICAN EXCEPTIONALISM AWARDS GALA THIS THURSDAY AT THE KENNEDY CENTER 

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Nestpoint Foundation announced today that Fox News anchor Harris Faulkner will be the recipient of the Excellence in Journalism award at Thursday night's inaugural Nestpoint Foundation American Exceptionalism Awards Gala. Faulkner joins previously announced honorees Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Rohan Shivakumar, Sarah Charapp, Max Rudelman, John Wordin, Juan Alcivar, Bill Dillon, Michael Prywata, and Lori Palatnik. The event will take place THISThursday, October 9^th, at The Kennedy Center's Terrace Theater.

"Harris Faulkner exemplifies the very best of who we are – a nation of leaders, dreamers, and doers," said John Thomas, founder of the Nestpoint Foundation. "The free press is the linchpin of democracy, and we rely on journalists like Harris to keep the story of American exceptionalism alive for generations to come." 

American Exceptionalism Award Honorees:

• Excellence in Journalism Award – Harris Faulkner is a multiple Emmy award-winning anchor. She joined FOX News Channel in 2005 and currently helms two top-rated daily daytime programs – The Faulkner Focus (weekdays, 11AM-12PM/ET) and serves as the co-host of Outnumbered (weekdays, 12-1PM/ET).
• The Great American Exceptionalism Award – Pete Hegseth is the Secretary of War
• 2025 Exceptionalism in Technology Award – Rohan Shivakumar, for pioneering work that advances technological solutions to global challenges in preparing for and fighting wildfires.
• Excellence in Leadership and Community Service – Sarah Charapp, for her deep commitment to strengthening communities through leadership and service, both on and off the volleyball court.
• The American Excellence in the Arts and Theater Award – Max Rudelman, for enriching the American arts and theater landscape with passion and creativity.
• The Warrior Lifeline Award – John Wordin, for transforming the lives of veterans through innovative support programs and helping save the lives of over 30,000 veterans.
• Exceptionalism in Sports and Mentoring Award – Juan Alcivar, for empowering veterans and young athletes alike while shaping the next generation of leaders.
• The Centenarian Award – Bill Dillon, for a lifetime that reflects resilience, service, and wisdom across a century.
• Global Innovation Award – Michael Prywata, for breakthroughs that push the boundaries of what's possible and create lasting impact on a global scale across multiple verticals.
• The Global Peace Prize – Lori Palatnik, for dedicating her life to fostering dialogue, understanding, and peace across a multitude of cultures and communities.

For more information on the Nestpoint Foundation, visit www.nestpointfoundation.org or follow on X at @NestPointFDN and Instagram @NestPointFoundation for more immediate updates.  

About the Nestpoint Foundation
The Nestpoint Foundation was created to celebrate and advance American exceptionalism. By honoring leaders across service, innovation, arts, sports, and global impact, the Foundation seeks to inspire future generations to carry forward America's proud legacy of courage, creativity, and leadership. For more information, visit www.nestpointfoundation.org.

About the American Exceptionalism Gala at the John F. Kennedy Center . This event/program is an external rental presented in coordination with the Kennedy Center Campus Rentals Office and is not produced by the Kennedy Center.

SOURCE The Nestpoint Foundation