Awards

Retired U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus to Speak at Canada's First Middle East Strategy Forum

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Tuesday, May 18, 2021
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b'OTTAWA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy will host the inaugural Middle East Strategy Forum (MESF 2021) this Wednesday and Thursday (May 19-20th).

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  • b'OTTAWA, May 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Institute for Peace & Diplomacy will host the inaugural Middle East Strategy Forum (MESF 2021) this Wednesday and Thursday (May 19-20th).
  • This landmark event brings together over 45 speakers, including diplomats, policymakers, think-tankers, business leaders and journalists from 10 different countries to engage in live discussions about geopolitical issues in West Asia.
  • Nearly 1000 participants are expected to attend the panel, including foreign policy professionals, researchers and diplomats.\nKeynote speakers include Gen. David H. Petraeus, Retired US Army General and Former Director of the CIA; Lawrence Wilkerson, Retired United States Army Colonel and former Chief of Staff to U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell; the Honorable Chas W. Freeman Jr., and Fmr.
  • Visit our website to learn more ( https://peacediplomacy.org ).\n'

Ondas Holdings Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire American Robotics, Inc.

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Monday, May 17, 2021
Technology, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Software, Networks, Hardware, Electronic design automation, Data management, VoIP, Corporate finance, Cadena SER, Premios Ondas, Stock, Onda, Spanish culture, Awards, Ondas Holdings Inc., American Robotics, Inc., ONDAS HOLDINGS INC., AMERICAN ROBOTICS, INC.

Ondas had previously made a loan to American Robotics in the aggregate amount of $2.0 million on April 22, 2021.

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  • Ondas had previously made a loan to American Robotics in the aggregate amount of $2.0 million on April 22, 2021.
  • The transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by the Ondas stockholders of the equity securities to be issued to American Robotics stockholders.
  • Ondas cautions readers not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made.
  • Ondas gives no assurance that after the transaction the combined company will achieve its expectations.\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210517005438/en/\n'

Grameen America Accelerates Efforts to Achieve Racial Equity with Goal to Invest $1.3 Billion in Loans to 80,000 Black Women Entrepreneurs Over 10 Years

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Awards, Financial services, Rural community development, Articles, Cooperative banking, Grameen Bank, Grameen America, Muhammad Yunus, Mohammad Yunus, To Catch a Dollar, Grameen family of organizations

Grameen America will launch the new network beginning in Memphis, Tennessee in 2021, with further expansion to follow in communities where minority women entrepreneurs remain underserved.

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  • Grameen America will launch the new network beginning in Memphis, Tennessee in 2021, with further expansion to follow in communities where minority women entrepreneurs remain underserved.
  • "\nThe Elevating Black Women EntrepreneursDivision of Grameen America will be led by Alethia Mendez.
  • It is imperative that we help shape the future for Black women entrepreneurs in the United States," said Professor Muhammad Yunus, Nobel Laureate, Co-Chair of Grameen America and Grameen Bank Founder.
  • Since opening in January 2008, Grameen America has invested over $1.9 billion in more than 136,000 low-income women entrepreneurs.

The Tragically Hip set to perform with Feist at The 50th Annual JUNO Awards on CBC

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
Juno Awards, Awards, Canadian culture, Juno, The Tragically Hip, Canadian Music Hall of Fame, CBC Music

b'TORONTO, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that 15-time JUNO Award-winning band and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Tragically Hip , will perform with singer-songwriter, Feist during The 50th Annual JUNO Awards.

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  • b'TORONTO, May 13, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) announced today that 15-time JUNO Award-winning band and Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductees, The Tragically Hip , will perform with singer-songwriter, Feist during The 50th Annual JUNO Awards.
  • The performance from Toronto will be broadcast on Sunday, June 6, 2021 airing nationwide at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on CBC TV, CBC Gem, CBC Radio One, CBC Music and streaming globally on CBCmusic.ca/junos .\n"We\'re really happy to be performing on The 50th Annual JUNO Awards," said the band.
  • "\n"I had a chance to tour with The Hip early on in my touring life, for something like a year," said Feist.
  • The Humanitarian Award recognizes outstanding Canadian artists whose humanitarian contributions have positively enhanced the social fabric of Canada and beyond.\n'

Robert Redford's Sundance Catalog Opens New Store in Westport, Connecticut

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Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Westport, Connecticut, Sundance, Robert Redford, Film directors, Actors, Awards, Sundance Group

The 3,920 square feetSundance store will open on May 13 and is located at 97 Main Street in downtown Westport.

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  • The 3,920 square feetSundance store will open on May 13 and is located at 97 Main Street in downtown Westport.
  • A soft opening on the weekend of May 13 will be limited attendance for social distancing purposes.\nRobert Redford\'s Sundance Catalog Opens New Store in Westport, Connecticut\nMatey Erdos, Sundance CEO comments "The Westport opening marks the first Sundance store in the Northeast and in the greater Tri-State area.
  • Our loyal customers in the surrounding area have participated in the Sundance lifestyle for years through our beautiful catalog.
  • "\nThe Sundance Store in downtown Westport is one of three new stores to open across the country for the retailer this year.

Sarah Evanega Announced as 2021 Borlaug CAST Communication Award Winner

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Awards, National academies, Scientists, Plant breeding, American Council on Science and Health, Mexican Academy of Sciences, Norman Borlaug, World Food Prize, Borlaug CAST Communication Award, Borlaug Award, Borlaug Dialogue

b'AMES, Iowa, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announced that the 2021 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Sarah Evanega, research professor in the Department of Global Development with a joint appointment in the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture at Cornell University.

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  • b'AMES, Iowa, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST) announced that the 2021 Borlaug CAST Communication Award goes to Sarah Evanega, research professor in the Department of Global Development with a joint appointment in the School of Integrative Plant Science in the College of Agriculture at Cornell University.
  • She has been described as a pioneer, international leader, and icon of young science communication professionals.\nEvanega received her Ph.D. in Plant Biology from Cornell University in 2009.
  • With her ability to communicate on a variety of issues facing science, agriculture, and technology, she is a worthy recipient of the 2021 Borlaug CAST Communication Award.\nAn award presentation will occur during World Food Prize Symposium week in October 2021.
  • The Borlaug CAST Communication Award honors the legacies of Nobel Prize winner Dr. Norman Borlaug and Dr. Charles A.

The NAACP x Society Awards 2021 Scholarship Winners Named

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021
NAACP Image Awards, Awards, NAACP, Music award, Council of Fashion Designers of America, Culture

b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and Society Awards partnered to offer the first-ever NAACP xSociety Awards Scholarship.

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  • b'NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --In 2020, the NAACP Hollywood Bureau and Society Awards partnered to offer the first-ever NAACP xSociety Awards Scholarship.
  • The one-time financial scholarship was open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in the arts from an accredited college or university.\nThe NAACP and Society Awards both believe in the value and impact of art and design.
  • The Bureau addresses issues of diversity programming and minority employment in Hollywood and oversees the production of the NAACP Image Awards.
  • Society Awards counts high profile award shows including the Emmy\'s, Golden Globes, MTV Video Music and Movie Awards, CFDA Awards, GLADD Awards, American Music Awards and many others as clients.

Xenter, Inc. Appoints Industry Leaders Robert S. Langer, Elazer R. Edelman, David J. Bearss and Mark Stautberg to Board of Directors; Closes $12M Series A

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Friday, May 7, 2021
Mobile, Wireless, Technology, Medical devices, Cardiology, Software, Biotechnology, Internet, Hardware, Pharmaceutical, Health, Science and technology awards, Scientists, Food and Drug Administration, United States Public Health Service, Robert S. Langer, Medication, Medical device, Awards

He served as Chairman of the FDA\xe2\x80\x99s Science Board (its highest advisory board) from 1999-2002.

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  • He served as Chairman of the FDA\xe2\x80\x99s Science Board (its highest advisory board) from 1999-2002.
  • His graduate thesis work, under the direction of Prof. Robert Langer, defined the mathematics of regulated and controlled drug delivery systems.
  • Dr. Bearss served as Chief Scientific Officer at Montigen Pharmaceuticals and SuperGen Inc. overseeing early drug discovery and development.
  • He also served on numerous medical device company Boards, both private & public, where he mentored commercial teams to success.

Laureus World Sports Awards 2021 

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
General Sports, Entertainment, Sports, Events, Concerts, Laureus World Sports Awards, Awards, Book:Laureus World Sports Awards

b'B-roll of Event Expected 6th May 2021 Approx.

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  • b'B-roll of Event Expected 6th May 2021 Approx.
  • 19:00 GMT at https://mediagrab.press/view/package/324\nThe Laureus World Sports Awards are the ultimate sporting honour, presented each year by the Laureus Academy to celebrate the sporting achievements of the last year.\nAfter an extraordinary year, the Laureus Awards will mark the extraordinary contribution of sportsmen and women on and off the court, track or pitch, reflecting the impact of Covid-19 and the social advocacy seen across sport.\nThis year\xe2\x80\x99s Awards promise to be another extraordinary event on the sporting calendar with Nominees including Rafael Nadal (Tennis), Lewis Hamilton (F1), Naomi Osaka (Tennis), Liverpool FC (Football), Patrick Mahomes (American Football), Bayern Munich (Football), among many others.\nWinners are selected by the 69 legendary sportsmen and women of the Laureus Academy, based on a list of nominations voted on by a panel of over 1000 sports media from 100 countries.\nThe 2020 Awards are hosted from Seville, Spain as a virtual event to respect ongoing restrictions on movement and gathering around the world.
  • The Awards, hosted by Spanish actress Paz Vega, will see contributions from stars of sports, screen and music as the Awards are presented and accepted.\nThis year the Laureus News Edit will include sports content of the winners (available for use in 48 hour window), licensed for inclusion in Laureus-focused editorial reports.\nThe full list of Awards:\nFor highlights, reaction and more information on the Laureus World Sports Awards, visit laureus.com/world-sports-awards and follow #Laureus21 or @LaureusSport on social platforms.\nB-roll and other materials including images will also be made available on Red Robot\xe2\x80\x99s MediaGRAB: https://mediagrab.press/view/package/324\nView source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210506005799/en/\n'

Malala to Join Gender Equality Activists and Young Leaders at 2021 Girl Up Leadership Summit

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Tuesday, May 4, 2021
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b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activist Malala Yousafzai is the latest addition to Girl Up\'s speaker lineup at the 2021 Leadership Summit, happening July 13-14 online.

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  • b'WASHINGTON, May 4, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Activist Malala Yousafzai is the latest addition to Girl Up\'s speaker lineup at the 2021 Leadership Summit, happening July 13-14 online.
  • Malala Yousafzai the youngest-ever Nobel Prize laureate and founder of Malala Fund will join UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed, UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador and South African actress Nomzamo Mbatha, with other global leaders, social justice activists, and a host of Girl Up changemakers who are fearlessly pushing for progress even throughout this challenging time.
  • After more than 30,000 participants from 170 countries successfully connected online for Girl Up\'s largest and most global event ever, Girl Up will once again virtually welcome female leaders and gender equality advocates from around the world this July.
  • Visit https://GIRLUP.ORG/SUMMIT to learn more.\nGIRL UP is a global leadership development initiative, positioning girls to be leaders in the movement for gender equality.