US Academy of Achievements awards President of Ukraine with award for his contribution to development of mankind
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received the annual award of the American Academy of Achievement – The Golden Plate Award, which has been celebrated for 60 years for its contribution to the development of mankind.
“The American Academy of Achievement's Golden Plate Award has been presented for 60 years in recognition of contributions to human development. For the ingenuity that can only be realized in freedom,” Zelenskyy said on X Monday.
The President of Ukraine noted that “today's world, we cannot afford to lose a single battle when, on one side, there is freedom, and on the other, everything we would never wish for our children. We all need victory. And we all know why.”
His post is accompanied by a video from the award ceremony at the American Academy of Achievements.
As reported on the website of the President of Ukraine, the ceremony was held in New York. The award was presented to the Head of State by U.S. General David Petraeus. For 60 years, this award has been presented to state officials, scientists, artists, writers, entrepreneurs and public leaders in recognition of their contribution to the development of humanity.
“I thank you for this honor. And I want you to know that in everything we have achieved so far, and most importantly – everything we can still achieve, our people and our Ukrainian bravery – you have become a part of it – your help, your choices, your determination will not let freedom be lost,” the President said.
Zelenskyy also emphasized that the next few months will be decisive in this war. Ukraine has a Plan of Victory, and the Head of State will present this Plan to the United States, first of all to Joseph Biden, the Congress and both presidential candidates – Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.
“And I believe this must be our shared achievement – victory for freedom, with no compromises at freedom’s expense,” he added.
The Golden Plate Award has also been presented to U.S. Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama, as well as Nobel and Pulitzer Prize winners.