Event
Description:
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island
Foundation presents the eighth annual
Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards.
Instituted in 2001, these awards
celebrate the Golden Door to America for the 17 million immigrants who came to
this country through the
Port of
New York and Ellis
Island, as well as those who
arrived at another time or through
another port of entry. Each year the
Foundation chooses a select number of
these immigrants or their descendants
and celebrates the major contributions
they have made to the American
experience.
Celebrated actress, Candice Bergen will
be this year’s Master of Ceremonies.
Foundation President and CEO, Stephen A.
Briganti, will present awards to
honorees Jerry Seinfeld, Gloria and
Emilio Estefan, Joe Namath, and Dr. Eric
R. Kandel.
Time:
11 AM
Co-Chairs and Honorees :
Honorees: Jerry Seinfeld, Gloria and
Emilio Estefan, Joe Namath, and Dr. Eric
R. Kandel
Master of Ceremonies: Candice Bergen
Location:
The Ellis Island Immigration Museum, Ellis Island
Ticket
Price:
By Invitation Only
Contact:
Kristen Orr
Email:
Kristen@nicholaslence.com
Phone: 212-938-0835
Website:
www.ellisisland.org