
Celebrating the Best of the Best in National Security
The Cipher Brief HONORS Awards recognizes professionals who have made significant contributions to the national and global security dialogue across a range of areas including government, the private sector, journalism and entertainment.
The award is given to those who have challenged us to think differently, those who have fought for transparency and inspired innovation and investment in future national and global security.
THe 2025 honorees

General Bryan P. Fenton
IMPACT IN THE BATTLESPACE AWARD

Rob Joyce
IMPACT THROUGH CYBER AWARD

VADM Frank "Trey" whitworth
IMPACT THROUGH GOVERNMENT INNOVATION AWARD

christopher darby
IMPACT THROUGH INVESTMENT IN NATIONAL SECURITY AWARD

MARTHA RADDATZ
IMPACT THROUGH JOURNALISM AWARD

Walter parkes
IMPACT THROUGH STORYTELLING AWARD
THe presenters

dr. michael vickers

gen. David petraeus (ret.)

gen. Tony Thomas
(ret.)

michele flournoy

gen. paul nakasone (ret.)

Doug Lute
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Tables FOR GROUPS
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Director’s Circle Level $20K
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Demonstrate your organization’s commitment with a prominently-placed table at The Cipher Brief HONORS Dinner that includes your organization’s logo both at the table and in the dinner slide show. One representative from your team will be invited to join the host onstage during the dinner portion of the event for 2-3- minutes of thought leadership focused comments. Alternatively, one speaker from your organization can introduce a presenter onstage for 2-3 minutes. Comments must be reviewed by The Cipher Brief no later than one week before the dinner.
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Mission Level: $10K
Show your support for the honorees by hosting 8 guests at your own table during the event. Your organization’s logo will also be shared on your table and in the dinner portion of the event.
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
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$549 per seat (limited to a purchase of 2 tickets)
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$399 per seat for government and military guests
If you have already applied to attend or received the password to purchase tickets, please follow the purchase tickets button. Otherwise we ask all potential guests to apply to attend using the left button.
Custom Sponsorship Opportunities also available.
Contact us at info@thecipherbrief.com for more information.