Freedom House

Freedom House was proud to honor the fifth president of Georgia, H.E. Salome Zourabichvili with the 2026 Mark Palmer Prize.

Presented by CEO Jamie Fly and Dr. Sushma Palmer, the award recognizes exceptional achievements in protecting and advancing democracy by diplomats and public officials. President სალომე ზურაბიშვილი / Salome Zourabichvili's courage and steadfast commitment to Georgia's democratic and European future embody the spirit of this honor. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person or online, and special thanks to Rep. Joe Wilson for providing remarks and Josh Rogin for moderating the Q&A. Watch the full event here: https://freedomhouse.org/event/2026-mark-palmer-prize-honoring-he-salome-zourabichvili