LACOM presents Trailblazer Awards to outstanding
members of the Lebanese American Community or Lebanese people that serve
to strengthen ties between the Lebanese American Community in Michigan
and Lebanon. Previous Trailblazer Award recipients include:
2007
Mr. Fouad Ashkar - Manager – Economic
Development & Ethnic Marketing
DTE Energy
In recognition of his
leadership in building relationships with community groups and in
supporting community projects and events that benefit the Lebanese and
other ethnic communities.
Ms. Heidi Ghafari
In recognition of her
success and achievements in business and her continued support of the
community. A true trailblazer, a pioneer that, through innovation,
redefined her industry.
Mr. Ted Wahby - Treasurer – Macomb
County
In recognition of his dedication and many contributions to
public service as the Mayor of St. Clair Shores, Treasurer of Macomb
County and Chairman of Michigan’s Transportation Commission.
2006
Mr. Leonard Thomas
In recognition of his
leadership in the development and growth of St. Sharbel Parish since its
inception in 1987.
Mr. Raymond Mabarak
In recognition of his
dedication to the Lebanese Community, his devotion to the Maronite
Church and his service in the Armed Forces.
2005
Dr. Elie Chouaifaty -
Auxilia Foundation
In recognition of his
leadership in founding and managing Auxilia, a non-profit charitable
organization that provides food, shelter, medical care, education, and
employment needs of underprivileged families.
Mr. Hassan Jaber -
Associate Executive Director - ACCESS
In recognition of his
leadership in developing and administering social, legal, immigration,
community health, job training, and educational programs.
Edmund T. Ahee Family
In recognition of their
compassion and their generosity in conducting charitable activities to
benefit the
entire community.
2004
Mr. Marcel Ghanem -
LBCI (Lebanese Broadcasting Company International)
In recognition of his
professional achievements at LBC International especially as the host
and moderator of Kalam el-Nass, a popular program that has raised
awareness of important issues facing our people in Lebanon and abroad.
Mr. Walid Maalouf -
Director of Public Diplomacy for Middle Eastern & MEPI
Affairs United States Agency for International
Development
In recognition of his
achievements in the public service arena including his position as the
Director of Public Diplomacy for Middle Eastern & MEPI Affairs at USAID
as well as your previous position as the Alternate Representative of the
United States of America to the general assembly of the United Nations
in 2003.
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