Atlantic Institute

14th Annual Atlantic Peace & Dialog Awards Dinner
2024-03-01 08:00 - 18:00 UTC | Sheraton Orlando North Hotel, 600 N Lake Destiny Drive, 32751, Maitland, FL, United States
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.
valenciacollege.edu/
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.
www.southwest.com
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

Atlantic Family Iftar Dinners during Ramadan 2017
2017-06-25 08:00 - 13:30 | Atlantic Institute
During the month of Ramadan, Muslims fast by abstaining from consuming water or food while the sun is out. Iftar – or fast breaking – dinners take place each night once the sun sets. This is an important time not only for those who participate in Ramadan because of their faith, but also it is an important time for practicing Muslims to share their tradition with friends and neighbors over delicious food and through lively conversation. It is truly a special time when people of all backgrounds come together and share in the Iftar experience, learning about different cultures and faiths in the process.
This year Ramadan begins on May 27 depending on the moon sighting. Our host families will begin offering the Iftar dinners every day between June 2 – June 18. If you attended our Iftar dinners in previous years, you are more than welcome to attend again, as many of our guests do so.
It is our hope to be able to host you during this special time. We look forward to matching you with a local host family!
Please admin@theatlanticinstitute.org for any questions or concerns.
Note: Fasting is not required for guests. Information about the host family, their address, phone number and professional affiliation will be shared with you as soon as we finalize the family matching process.

Table of Abraham: The Role of Women in Abrahamic Religions
2015-04-22 07:00 - 08:00 | Atlantic Institute
The Table of Abraham program was held April 22, 2015. The event offers a panel discussion with representatives from each of the three Abrahamic traditions (Christianity, Judaism and Islam). Each representative gave a brief interpretation of the topic “The Role of Women in Abrahamic Religions” from their own background followed by a collective discussion of the topic. We were honored to have Rev. Libba Stinson, Courtney Ferriter, Nighet Ahmed, and Sevgi Kucuktas as our quest speakers for the evening. Through our time together, we acknowledged the importance for prayer, interfaith dialogue and the positive role both play in society.
