The Estonian American National Council invites you to two very special events on Saturday, September 27, 2014, in Stamford, Connecticut – the 2014 EANC awards dinner, and a panel discussion to mark the 70 years since the September 1944 flight from the Soviet invasion of Estonia!
Recipients of EANC’s 2014 awards to outstanding Estonian Americans and organizations will be honored at a festive dinner at the Sheraton Hotel in Stamford. The awards recognize the work of exceptional individuals or entities in preserving and nurturing our Estonian heritage, culture and language in the United States, or for outstanding contributions in a field of endeavor.
The 2014 Award Winners are:
Jaak Juhansoo
• Jaak Juhansoo, long-time Estonian activist and former Estonian World Council president
• The Nordic Press, publisher of Vaba Eesti Sõna, America’s only Estonian-language newspaper
• James and Maureen Tusty, producers of the widely-viewed films “The Singing Revolution” and “To Breathe As One”
• The Estonian Boy Scouts, for long-time work instilling the Estonian spirit in our youth
• The Estonian Girl Guides, for long-time work instilling the Estonian spirit in our youth
Please join us in honoring these truly outstanding individuals and organizations! Reservations for the dinner and awards ceremony are required; tickets are $65 per person. Student tickets are $35. Registration and payment must be received no later than Friday, September 12, 2014.
Earlier on the 27th, beginning at 1:30 PM, the public is invited to a free, English-language panel discussion on the topic: “Estonians in America: Past, Present, and Future.” Join us at the Sheraton Hotel to listen to the following distinguished panelists present their views: Laas Leivat, Arne Kalm, Priit Vesilind, Marcus Kolga, Arved Plaks, Andres Simonson, Andrus Viirg, and Toomas Sõrra.
Plan to come early for the panel discussion and stay for the awards ceremony and dinner! EANC has negotiated a special $99+tax room rate at the Sheraton Stamford – call 1-800-325-3535 and make sure you request the „Estonian American National Council“ rate.
For details, contact Linda Rink, EANC’s Executive Director, at (215) 546-5863, or by email at erku@estosite.org. More information, including registration forms and the day’s schedule, is available at EANC’s website, www.estosite.org.
The Estonian American National Council is a non-profit corporation, and is funded solely by private donations. Come remember our history and celebrate our accomplishments with us, and – through your generous support – enable us to continue preserving Estonia’s heritage, culture and future, here in the United States and abroad.
