2026 Truman Foundation Annual Luncheon

Wynton Marsalis will receive the 2026 Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award at the Truman Foundation’s annual luncheon.

The Truman Good Neighbor Award Foundation hosts an annual public birthday luncheon honoring Harry S. Truman and presenting the Harry S. Truman Good Neighbor Award for outstanding service to the nation.

This year’s honoree is renowned jazz musician and educator Wynton Marsalis. Past recipients include journalists, presidents and politicians, Supreme Court justices, authors, actors, astronauts and more.

This award, along with the Philip Pistilli Silver Veteran's Medal, has been given annually since 1973 on or about the anniversary of President Truman’s birth.

In addition to these awards, college scholarships in international relations, public service and the humanities will be presented to students at the University of Missouri–Kansas City, University of Kansas, University of Missouri, Augustana College, and Westminster College.

International students from local colleges are invited as special guests, continuing President Truman’s tradition of welcoming students from around the world at his birthday celebrations in Kansas City and at the Harry S. Truman Presidential Library and Museum.