Karen Kwiatkowski

Kwiatkowski's most notable accolade is the Sam Adams Associates for Integrity in Intelligence Integrity Award, which she received in 2018. This honor is given to intelligence professionals who demonstrate exceptional integrity, often in the face of political pressure. Her award underscores her role as a key whistleblower on the politicization of pre-Iraq War intelligence. She is also a member of Veteran Intelligence Professionals for Sanity, a group that advocates for ethical standards in intelligence.