Conlon Public Strategies was proud to serve as a sponsor of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s 19th annual Lincoln Leadership Prize dinner, held on April 16, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Chicago. The event honored acclaimed documentary filmmaker Ken Burns with the 2026 Lincoln Leadership Prize and philanthropist Susan Crown with the 2026 Wayne Whalen “Charity for All” Award.

Conlon Public Strategies President Kevin Conlon (pictured here with Ken Burns), a longtime member of the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s board of directors, was on hand for the evening’s celebration. “It is always an honor to support the Lincoln Presidential Foundation and the important work it does to preserve and extend Lincoln’s legacy,” said Conlon. “This year’s honorees — Ken Burns and Susan Crown — exemplify the spirit of leadership, service, and civic engagement that Abraham Lincoln championed.”

Since 2006, the Lincoln Leadership Prize has honored exceptional individuals for their service in the Lincoln tradition, recognizing leaders who embody the 16th president’s enduring ideals. Conlon Public Strategies is honored to support the Lincoln Presidential Foundation’s mission-driven work.