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Why the PM shared a stage with movie stars, sports boss
Anthony Albanese and three other honorees were recognized for leadership on foreign policy, security and the arts before about 800 guests, organizers said.
On Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, and actress Cynthia Erivo received Atlantic Council Global Citizen Awards in New York.
Held at the Waldorf Astoria, the annual ceremony recognizes individuals contributing on the world stage; Atlantic Council Chairman John Rogers told the audience of 700 that the world is shifting between international orders.
Albanese accepted the award for strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances and urged the world to "seek to build the order that replaces the old" while preserving essential rules.
Fellow honorees Stubb and Domenicali were also celebrated for their leadership; Hollywood actor Keanu Reeves introduced Domenicali, praising how the sport has "evolved from a global racing championship into a global cultural force."
Erivo affirmed the importance of art in bettering humanity, stating, "I pick the roles that force me to learn about change," and emphasizing how art can be a lifesaver.