WASHINGTON, DC – The American Immigration Council is very proud to announce it will honor General Colin L. Powell (Retired) at its 18th Annual Washington, DC Immigrant Achievement Awards on Thursday, April 11th.
The Washington, DC Immigrant Achievement Awards celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of immigrants and advocates from around the country at an entertaining, inspiring and thought-provoking awards ceremony.
Gen. Colin Powell
General Powell will receive the Stephen K. Fischel Distinguished Public Service Award during the Council’s annual awards ceremony. The Distinguished Public Service Award is presented to outstanding individuals or organizations who exhibit a commitment and dedication to our heritage as a nation of immigrants and to the struggle to create fair and humane immigration policies in the United States.
Since 2008, this Distinguished Public Service Award has borne the name of the late Steve K. Fischel. A man of incredible spirit and commitment to justice, Steve spent more than 30 years at the U.S. Department of State working to shape laws and policies that would live up to our highest ideals as a nation of immigrants.
General Powell, the son of immigrant parents, has been a long-time advocate for immigration reform. His military history and political leadership has offered a well-respected and invaluable voice to the debate. For years he has been an outspoken and often courageous voice for the important role immigrants play in our country’s success.
For more information on the 18th Annual Washington, DC Immigrant Achievement Awards or to purchase tickets http://www.americanimmigrationcouncil.org/events/DCIAA or contact Megan Hess at (202) 507-7517 or [email protected]
