Jim Berlin, founder and chairman of Logistics Plus, Inc., will be among those recognized at the 2026 Center for European Policy Analysis‘ (CEPA) Honors Gala celebrating global leaders this fall. The evening event on October 7 in Washington, D.C., recognizes distinguished leaders who have made remarkable contributions to advance freedom, innovation, security and resilience.
This year’s honorees are change makers and innovators in policy, business and the arts.
Berlin, who founded Logistics Plus in 1996, will be honored for a lifetime commitment to global peace and security. Berlin has invested heavily in the revitalization of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania, including the restoration of the city’s historic Union Station as LP’s global headquarters. He also serves on the Business Advisory Council for the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and is a founding member of the G-7 Governments’ Business Advisory Council for Ukraine.
Other honorees include:
- H.E. Alexander Stubb, president, Republic of Finland – for extraordinary contributions to international security and prosperity.
- Börje Ekholm, president and CEO, Ericsson Group – for driving impact in innovation.
- Mstyslav Chernov, Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, “20 Days in Mariupol” – for exceptional commitment to freedom in the face of authoritarianism.
The Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, public policy institution headquartered in Washington, D.C. with hubs in London and Brussels, focused on strengthening the transatlantic alliance through cutting-edge research, analysis, and programs. CEPA provides innovative insight on trends affecting democracy, security and defense to government officials and agencies; helps transatlantic businesses navigate changing strategic landscapes; and builds networks of future leaders versed in Atlanticism.
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