On October 10, 2023, USC Annenberg’s Center on Public Diplomacy hosted the Engaging with the World awards gala, celebrating achievement in the field of public diplomacy and international engagement.

Blackstone CEO and Co-Founder Stephen Schwarzman received the “Excellence in Public Diplomacy Award” for his leadership in global relations through initiatives such as Schwarzman Scholars. He joined an on-stage discussion led by financier and philanthropist, Michael Milken.

The Center on Public Diplomacy also presented the “Ameri Prize for Innovation in Public Diplomacy," an annual award recognizing U.S. diplomats for innovative, scalable solutions that advance foreign policy and international cooperation.