Ellis Island Honors Society

Philanthropic Fundraising ServicesNew York, United States2-10 Employees

The Ellis Island Honors Society is a small nonprofit operating in the philanthropic fundraising sector, based in Franklin Square, New York. It administers the Ellis Island Medals of Honor, awarded annually on Ellis Island to recognize individuals who balance achievement with generosity, courage, and a commitment to their ethnic heritage and American ideals. The organization also supports the preservation of Ellis Island as a symbol of immigrant history.

Nominations for the medals are invited through a digital form after review of the criteria published on the society's website, reflecting a formal application process. The organization has historically honored a diverse group of notable figures and aims to maintain the tradition of this ceremony, with the next listed ceremony date being May 13, 2023.

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