Former Polish President Lech Walesa to Receive Arab American Award on May 3rd
Queen Noor, Under Secretary Karen Hughes & other dignitaries to attend 8th Annual Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Gala
WASHINGTON- The Arab American Institute Foundation will bestow its Gibran Award for Individual Achievement on Lech Walesa, the former shipyard worker and leader of Poland’s Solidarity movement that helped bring an end to communism in that country.
Walesa, who eventually rose to become president of Poland, will receive the award at 8th Annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards gala Wednesday evening at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.
In addition to Walesa, other award recipients include Women for Women International, Habitat for Humanity, and Gov. John H. Sununu, who will receive the 2006 Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service.
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan has confirmed her attendance and will be presenting the “Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service,” named in honor of her late father.
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes, will be presenting Women for Women International with the Award for International Achievement. As the Bush’s administration’s key diplomatic liaison, she has been active in traveling to and addressing the Arab world. However, this represents one of her first forays in engaging the Arab American community.
Congressman John D. Dingell will be presented with a special recognition in honor of five decades of public service to his country and to his constituents. His extraordinary commitment to the concerns of Arab Americans has been a great source of respect and admiration. This recognition demonstrates the Arab American community’s appreciation to the decades Dingell has devoted to the public good and to sound policies.
Motion Picture Association of America President, Dan Glickman, will be presenting AAIF’s tribute to Moustapha Akkad. Akkad produced such films as “Mohammad: The Messenger of God,” box-off hit “Halloween,” and “Lion of the Desert. He also produced CBS TV News “As Others See US.” Akkad’s life was tragically taken in the 2005 terrorist bombing in Amman, Jordan. At the time of his death, Akkad was actively soliciting interest in his next project, an epic film about the life of the great Arab leader Saladin. His son, Malek Akkad, will also be with us for the video tribute to his late father.
WHERE: JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
WHEN: May 3rd, 5:30pm.
RSVP: Media RSVP to Mira H. Browne (202) 429-9210 mbrowne@aaiusa.org
Arab American Institute
1600 K Street NW, Suite 601, Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel. (1) (202) 429-9210 · FAX (1) (202) 429-9214
http://www.aaiusa.org aai@aaiusa.org
Please also see:
Lech Walesa – Biography (photo source)
http://nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1983/walesa-bio.html
Arab American Institute Foundation Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards
http://www.aaiusa.org/AAIF/Gibran/gibran.htm
Arab American Institute Participates in Save Darfur Rally
Zogby Urges Action by West on Darfur Crisis
http://www.aaiusa.org/press/2006/release05-01-06.htm
After Darfur peace deal deadline passes, Annan urges rebels to intensify talks
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=18308&Cr=Sudan&Cr1=Darfur
UN agency calls for increased security near Sudanese refugee camps in Chad
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=18315&Cr=Chad&Cr1=
Sudan: Government Offensive Threatens Darfur Civilians
New Attacks Underscore Need for More Sanctions and Protection Force
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/04/26/sudan13276.htm
Queen Noor, Under Secretary Karen Hughes & other dignitaries to attend 8th Annual Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Gala
WASHINGTON- The Arab American Institute Foundation will bestow its Gibran Award for Individual Achievement on Lech Walesa, the former shipyard worker and leader of Poland’s Solidarity movement that helped bring an end to communism in that country.
Walesa, who eventually rose to become president of Poland, will receive the award at 8th Annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards gala Wednesday evening at the JW Marriott in Washington, D.C.
In addition to Walesa, other award recipients include Women for Women International, Habitat for Humanity, and Gov. John H. Sununu, who will receive the 2006 Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service.
Her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan has confirmed her attendance and will be presenting the “Najeeb Halaby Award for Public Service,” named in honor of her late father.
Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Karen Hughes, will be presenting Women for Women International with the Award for International Achievement. As the Bush’s administration’s key diplomatic liaison, she has been active in traveling to and addressing the Arab world. However, this represents one of her first forays in engaging the Arab American community.
Congressman John D. Dingell will be presented with a special recognition in honor of five decades of public service to his country and to his constituents. His extraordinary commitment to the concerns of Arab Americans has been a great source of respect and admiration. This recognition demonstrates the Arab American community’s appreciation to the decades Dingell has devoted to the public good and to sound policies.
Motion Picture Association of America President, Dan Glickman, will be presenting AAIF’s tribute to Moustapha Akkad. Akkad produced such films as “Mohammad: The Messenger of God,” box-off hit “Halloween,” and “Lion of the Desert. He also produced CBS TV News “As Others See US.” Akkad’s life was tragically taken in the 2005 terrorist bombing in Amman, Jordan. At the time of his death, Akkad was actively soliciting interest in his next project, an epic film about the life of the great Arab leader Saladin. His son, Malek Akkad, will also be with us for the video tribute to his late father.
WHERE: JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, D.C.
WHEN: May 3rd, 5:30pm.
RSVP: Media RSVP to Mira H. Browne (202) 429-9210 mbrowne@aaiusa.org
Arab American Institute
1600 K Street NW, Suite 601, Washington, D.C. 20006
Tel. (1) (202) 429-9210 · FAX (1) (202) 429-9214
http://www.aaiusa.org aai@aaiusa.org
Please also see:
Lech Walesa – Biography (photo source)
http://nobelprize.org/peace/laureates/1983/walesa-bio.html
Arab American Institute Foundation Kahlil Gibran “Spirit of Humanity” Awards
http://www.aaiusa.org/AAIF/Gibran/gibran.htm
Arab American Institute Participates in Save Darfur Rally
Zogby Urges Action by West on Darfur Crisis
http://www.aaiusa.org/press/2006/release05-01-06.htm
After Darfur peace deal deadline passes, Annan urges rebels to intensify talks
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=18308&Cr=Sudan&Cr1=Darfur
UN agency calls for increased security near Sudanese refugee camps in Chad
http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=18315&Cr=Chad&Cr1=
Sudan: Government Offensive Threatens Darfur Civilians
New Attacks Underscore Need for More Sanctions and Protection Force
http://hrw.org/english/docs/2006/04/26/sudan13276.htm