Shirley Wang to Receive Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Business Woman, Entrepreneur and Philanthropist to Receive Prestigious Award in New York
NEW YORK, May 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Shirley Wang, noted philanthropist and founder and chief executive of Plastpro, Inc., will be among the outstanding Americans recognized by the National Ethnic Coalition Organization (NECO) at the 25th Annual Ellis Island Medal of Honor Ceremony on Saturday, May 7, 2011. Mrs. Wang will receive the award along with others who have used their extraordinary abilities to change lives.
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This year's other notable recipients include legendary entertainer Jerry Lewis, NFL Hall of Fame Coach Don Shula, New York Fire Commissioner Salvatore Cassano and Staff Sergeant Salvatore Guinta, who was the 87th recipient of the Presidential Medal of Honor – our nation's highest military honor.
The full slate of this year's recipients will gather with NECO officials and past honorees at a Pre-Gala Media Reception at 4 p.m. EDT at the Ritz Carlton New York, Battery Park.
The award ceremony will be held on the historic island at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by a Gala Dinner in the famous Great Hall.
WHAT: NECO's 25th Annual Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony & Gala
WHEN & WHERE:
- Saturday, May 7 @ 4-5 p.m. Pre-Gala Media Reception, The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery Park, 2nd Floor
- Saturday, May 7 @ 6:30 p.m. Ellis Island Medals of Honor Ceremony & Gala Dinner, Ellis Island***
***Media can board the ferry to Ellis Island at 5 p.m. in Battery Park***
The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is presented annually by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations in recognition of important community leaders from diverse ethnic origins for their outstanding contributions to their nation and the world. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor ranks among the nation's most prestigious awards.
Link to past Ellis Island Medalists: http://neco.org/profileList.php
SOURCE Shirley Wang
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