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The 2026 Pillar Awards

Please Join Us

Come celebrate prominent individuals who embody Museum of the Bible’s mission to invite all people to engage with the transformative power of the Bible through its history, narrative, and impact. The evening will feature special musical guests and our esteemed award winners.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Museum of the Bible

World Stage Theater

400 4th St. SW, Washington, DC 20024

Attire: Business Formal
Be our guest for the event, however, registration is required.

Schedule for the Evening

2:00 p.m. | Optional Museum Tour

5:30–6:30 p.m. | Reception with Heavy Hors d’oeuvres and Beverages

6:30–8:30 p.m. | Awards Show

8:30 p.m. | Winter Dessert Reception, Followed by a Special Lantern-Guided Tour of the Museum

Featuring

Wes Huff

HOST

Wes Huff

Apologist, Teacher

Big Daddy Weave

ENTERTAINMENT

Big Daddy Weave

Announcing the 2026 Award Winners

John Lennox

HISTORY

John Lennox

Emeritus Professor of Mathematics at the University of Oxford,
President of OCCA—The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics

Joe Gibbs

IMPACT

Joe Gibbs

NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Team

Jeff Cavins

NARRATIVE

Jeff Cavins

Co-host of The Bible in a Year Podcast

Fr. Mike Schmitz

NARRATIVE

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Co-host of The Bible in a Year Podcast

Bill & Gloria Gaither

IMPACT

Bill & Gloria Gaither

Gospel Music Hall of Famers, Founders of Gaither Music Group

Other Special Guests

Dr. Carlos Campo

Dr. Carlos Campo

President and CEO of Museum of the Bible

Steve & Jackie Green

Steve & Jackie Green

Co-Founders of Museum of the Bible

Hotel Room Block

Please note, room block rates are available on a first-come basis. Reservations must be made by January 21, 2026. The hotel has its own cancellation policy.

Waldorf Astoria, Washington, DC

Elegantly restored to its historic grandeur, the iconic Old Post Office has been reimagined as Waldorf Astoria Washington DC. Our hotel sits on Pennsylvania Avenue between the White House and the US Capitol. Welcome to the home of DC’s most consequential events, groundbreaking meetings, and unforgettable experiences.

1100 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004