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Ellis Island Honors Society Presents the 2023 Ellis Island Medals of Honor

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Sunday, May 14, 2023

NEW YORK, May 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) presented the Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor, to more than 90 honorees including: Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Former Republican National Chairman James Nicholson, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, chef personality and TV host Rachael Ray, Actor and Ukraine Activist Liev Schreiber, Financier and Philanthropist David Rubenstein, Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Academy Award-winning Director Robert Zemeckis and Award-Winning Documentarian Leslie Zemeckis. To see the full list of 2023 recipients, please visit: https://www.eihonors.org/medalists2023

Key Points: 
  • This year, a total of 91 Americans were honored for their contributions in philanthropy, humanitarian advocacy, technological and medical innovation, and professional achievements.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The Ellis Island Medals of Honor ranks among the nation's most renowned awards.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Ellis Island Honors Society announces the 2023 Ellis Island Medals of Honor recipients

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Monday, May 1, 2023

NEW YORK, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) has today announced the recipients of the Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor, which include: Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Former Republican National Chairman James Nicholson, Admiral Lisa Franchetti, chef personality and TV host Rachael Ray, Actor and Ukraine Activist Liev Schreiber, Financier and Philanthropist David Rubenstein, Arizona Cardinals Owner Michael Bidwill Academy Award-winning Director Robert Zemeckis and Award-Winning Documentarian Leslie Zemeckis. To see the full list of 2023 recipients, please visit: https://www.eihonors.org/medalists2023

Key Points: 
  • This year, a total of 94 Americans will be honored for their contributions in philanthropy, humanitarian advocacy, technological and medical innovation, and professional achievements.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The Ellis Island Medals of Honor ranks among the nation's most renowned awards.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley Receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor

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Sunday, June 5, 2022

NEW YORK, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where BroadwayHD founder, Bonnie Comley, was among the medalists recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. The black-tie gala was held in Ellis Island's Great Hall, the original registry room and gateway for 12 million immigrants to the U.S. The 2022 medalists received and celebrated their awards in front of an iconic view of the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline.

Key Points: 
  • BroadwayHD Founder Bonnie Comley awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor.
  • NEW YORK, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday, May 14, 2022, the Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) hosted the 35th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor ceremony, where BroadwayHD founder, Bonnie Comley, was among the medalists recognized for their leadership and service within their communities and professions while exemplifying the values of the American way of life.
  • EIHS is a 501(c)3 non-profit, which, in addition to presenting the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, is a humanitarian organization supporting educational opportunities for students with immigrant heritage and preserving the Ellis Island National Monument.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.

Celebrity Portrait Artist, Maestro Igor Babailov, awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, one of the nation's most prestigious awards

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

He was selected for his outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation.

Key Points: 
  • He was selected for his outstanding leadership and achievements in arts and culture and philanthropic and humanitarian contributions to our nation.
  • The U.S. Senate and House of Representatives have officially recognized the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, and each year the recipients are listed in the Congressional Record.
  • According to EIHS chairmanNasser Kazeminy, in his opening remarks: This year's distinguished medalists come from a range of industries and backgrounds.
  • Maestro Babailov's philanthropic endeavors support children's health, STEM for kids of diversity, special needs, veterans with PTSD, and other causes.

Ellis Island Honors Society to Join Fight Back, A Martial Arts Event and COVID-19 Fundraiser

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Friday, May 1, 2020

NEW YORK, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) announces their involvement in a COVID-19 fundraiser benefitting medical staff and hospitals which are hit hardest by the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, May 1, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) announces their involvement in a COVID-19 fundraiser benefitting medical staff and hospitals which are hit hardest by the pandemic.
  • Together, they launched Fight Back, a virtual martial arts training event featuring the world's biggest Martial Artists.
  • The event also includes the Facebook premiere of exclusive interviews featuring martial arts superstars Dan Inosanto, Michael Jai White, Carlos Machado, Demetrious Johnson, and more.
  • We are honored to be part of this global martial arts experience Fight Back with our partners Black Belt Magazine, Bellator, and Ellis Island Honors Society to support the American Red Cross in the global fight to end COVID-19."

QatarDebate Center “European Debating Championship” Concludes in Vienna, Austria

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Wednesday, January 9, 2019

QatarDebate Centre, member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, concluded the European Arabic Debating Championship in Vienna, Austria.

Key Points: 
  • QatarDebate Centre, member of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, concluded the European Arabic Debating Championship in Vienna, Austria.
  • The championship, which took place from 3-5 January 2019, featured 20 universities representing 15 European countries.
  • European Institute of Human SciencesTeam, Winner of the European Debating Championship
    The European Institute of Human Sciences(EIHS) from Germany team, namely Mounir Rabeh, Salima Ahwazi and Mounir Al Bayk, bagged the championships title in the inaugural edition of the European Arabic Debating Championship.
  • He said: The European Arabic Debating Championship comes to an end today, having celebrated dialogue under the theme Cultural Dialogue by European Students.