2017 Kahlil Gibran Awards Gala
You are cordially invited to attend the 19th annual
Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Grand Hyatt Hotel
1000 H St, NW | Washington, D.C.
5:30 Reception | 6:30 Gala
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Tickets | Sponsorships | Accommodations| Awardees | About the Awards
The Arab American Institute Foundation is proud to present its nineteenth annual Kahlil Gibran Spirit of Humanity Awards on Thursday, April 27, 2017 at the Grand Hyatt in Washington, DC. This year’s recipients – Greg Simon, The Arc of the United States, Steve Coll, Hamdi Ulukaya, and Kamal Boullata – join a growing list of distinguished organizations, institutions, corporations, and individuals whose work, commitment, and support make a difference in promoting coexistence and inclusion in all walks of life. Read more about this year's awardees here.
Reservations at the Grand Hyatt Hotel can be made by calling the hotel at 1-888-421-1442 or visiting the Gibran Awards Grand Hyatt Hotel reservation page.
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