14th Annual Atlantic Peace & Dialog Awards Dinner
March 1 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
March 6, 2018, the Atlantic Institute held its 14th annual Peace and Dialogue Awards. The ceremony honored four individuals who actively promote diversity and intercultural exchange in Central Florida.
The Atlantic Peace & Dialog Awards is held annually where people of all cultures, backgrounds and faiths gather to share their thoughts and views on the chosen topic of the year. This year`s topic was “Looking Past Stereotypes: Accepting Others in today`s world.”
This event also provides an opportunity to recognize distinguished leaders and organizations who actively promote diversity and cultural exchange in their communities and organizations.
It is an honor to recognize and award these distinguished community leaders each year. Publicly recognizing influential leaders and organizations encourages them to continue in their efforts to lead others to a comfortable familiarity through regular communications and joint projects.
With these leaders and organizations endeavoring in behalf of peace and understanding in our world, a more peaceful relationship between our communities and nations is likely to result. We applaud their efforts.
Awardees of 2018
- Global Vision and Education Award: Dr. Sandy Shugart,Valencia College, President
- Public and Community Service Award: Mark Brewer, Central Florida Foundation, President/CEO
- Peace and Dialog Award: Dr. Marc Levy, Pediatric Surgeon, Orlando Health
- Media and Communications Award: Nancy Alvarez, Anchor & Reporter, WFTV,Dr.Elvan Aktas
Distinguished guests from various cultural and religious backgrounds from all walks of life are invited to this event. In the past, guest lists have included members of the government, business persons, media members, university professors, and religious and community leaders.
SPONSORS
The University of Central Florida and its 13 colleges provide opportunities to over 60,000 students from all 50 states and 140 countries. Located in Orlando, Florida, UCF is the nation’s second-largest university. UCF is called a “Top Up-and-Coming” national university by U.S. News & World Report, a best-value university by The Princeton Review and Kiplinger’s, and one of the nation’s most affordable colleges by Forbes.
A multi-campus college dedicated to the premise that educational opportunities are necessary to bring together the diverse forces in society.
OUC–The Reliable One: Established in 1923 by a special act of the Florida Legislature, OUC—The Reliable One is the second largest municipal utility in Florida. OUC provides electric and water services to nearly 234,000 customers in Orlando, St. Cloud and parts of unincorporated Orange and Osceola counties.
Orlando Health is a $3.8 billion not-for-profit healthcare organization. The organization is home to the area’s only Level One Trauma Centers for adults and pediatrics and is a statutory teaching hospital system that offers both specialty and community hospitals.
More information can be found at www.orlandohealth.com.
The Central Florida Foundation was designed by and for Central Florida as a place where people can learn about and practice their philanthropy. Let us help you connect your passion to impact and see why over 400 individuals, families and corporations choose us as their trusted philanthropic home.
Learn more at www.cffound.org.
Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service to more than 100 million Customers annually. It is the nation’s largest carrier in terms of passengers boarded and the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® and no change fees. With 42 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for their dedication in supporting the communities they serve.
Levey Consulting is a strategic development and organizational management firm that assists public and private entities seeking independent, effective and trusted advice and services.
Individual Sponsors
Alan Colak
Barbara Weinreich
