Pride of Heritage Banquet
The House of Lebanon’s Ray R. Irani “Pride of Heritage” Award is given annually to an individual who best exemplifies those qualities that have distinguished Lebanese Americans-love of family and country, generosity of spirit, dedication to the community, excellence in business or profession and is supportive of the mission of the Lebanese American Foundation.
Past Distinguished Honorees
2011
Ghassan M. Saab
CEO
Sorensen Gross Construction Services
2010
James N. Koury
Businessman and Philanthropist
2009
Vatche Manoukian
Businessman and Philanthropist
2008
Paul Fares Boulos, PhD
President, COO, and Director
MWH Soft, Broomfield, CO
2007
Mohamed Ahmar
President
Ahmar Investment Inc., Beverly Hills, CA
2006
George C. Hage
CEO of Hitron
Chairman of the Holy Spirit University Foundation
2005
Ambassador Gilbert R. Chagoury
Founder
C & C Group, Inc.