Friday, November 14, 2008 at 6:30 PM (ET)
The Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) will hold the 15th Annual Caribbean American Heritage Awards (CARAH) Gala on Friday, November 14, 2008 at The Historic Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC.
Nominees for the 2008 CARAH Awards include:
Dr. Garth Graham
Deputy Assistant Secretary
US Department of Health and Human Services
Karl & Faye Rodney
Publishers, CaribNews Newspapers
Dr. Cato Laurencin
Medical Technology Inventor & Vice President Research
University of Connecticut
Beryl Levi
Founder & CEO
Tower Isles Patties
Ato Bolden
Olympic Medalist
Marcia Griffiths
Egbert J.L. Perry
CEO, The Integral Group LLC
The 2008 CARAH Gala, chaired by Congresswoman Donna Christiansen (D-USVI); and held under the patronage of the Caribbean Diplomatic corps, honors and celebrates individuals of Caribbean heritage or friends of the Caribbean who have been standard bearers of excellence, and who have made positive contributions to the American and international landscape.
HOSTS:
John Blake, Host, Caribbean Experience, WHUR FM 96.3
Maureen Bunyan, Anchor, ABC TV7
Neki Mohan, Anchor, ABC TV10, Miami
Reception 6:30 pm
Gala 7:30 pm
After Party 11:00 pm til 1:00 am
Opportunites to Support ICS:
Bronze - $250.00 includes listing in Gala program; ICS limited edition mug
Silver - $500.00 includes listing in Gala program; ICS limited edition mug; ICS polo shirt
Gold - $750.00 includes listing in Gala program; ICS limited edition mug; ICS polo shirt; framed print ICS polo shirt
For more information, visit us online at www.icsdc.org or http://www.caribbeanheritageawards.com
or call (202) 638-0460.
For small business and/or corporate sponsorship and other information, contact Dr. Claire Nelson at (202) 907-6140.
* Processing fee is applicable and goes directly to the payment procesing center.
Registration is not active until full payment has been received.
Thank You!
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Parking Information for Gala Attendees:
Monument Parking
1601 K Street NW
Rate:$7.00
202-293-0722
* only open until 12 midnight.
Central Parking Systems
I and 16th Street
Rate: $7.00
Payment: Can be paid by cash or credit card.
Phone: 202-466-0774
OPEN: 2 am FRIDAY
Just added...
GREAT NEWS!
Further extension to ticket deadline. You can purchase regular tickets for $100.00 until 11/12/08. Late registration is $115.00. Regular tickets will be $130.00 at the door. VIP tickets not available at the door.
See you there!
Deadline extended to 11/11/08 11:45pm for regular tickets.
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