National Leadership Awards

Each year the Merage Foundation for the American Dream honors nationally and internationally respected American leaders who came to the U.S. as immigrants. The 2009 honorees continue this tradition of excellence by having lived the American Dream and having made this country a better place for each of us.

2009 HONOREES

National Leadership Award for Arts & Culture

Emanuel Ax - Poland
International Emmy Award-winning Pianist


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National Leadership Award for Journalism

Helene Cooper - Liberia
Journalist, Author and Diplomatic Correspondent for the New York Times


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National Leadership Award for Science & Technology

Dr. David Ho – Taiwan
Founding Scientific Director and CEO of the Aaron Diamonds AIDS Research Center


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National Leadership Award for Public Service

Madeleine May Kunin - Switzerland
Former Governor, Ambassador and Deputy Secretary of Education


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National Leadership Award for Business

Vincent Mai – South Africa
Businessman, Social Entrepreneur and Human Rights Advocate


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