2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards - September 8, 2016
The cities of Champaign and Urbana, along with the Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards Committee have selected the recipients of the 2016 Champaign-Urbana International Humanitarian Awards. The award recipients will be honored on Thursday, September 8th, at the Hilton Garden Inn, 1501 South Neil Street, Champaign. A receiption will begin at 5:45 p.m. and the dinner program will begin at 6:30 p.m.
This year, two organizations and three individuals will be honored:
Individual Awards:
Dr. Omar Al-Heeti - Humanitarian Relief
DoMonique Arnold - Human Rights
Leanna Cossman - Humanitarian Relief
Organizational Awards:
Mi Raza Community Center - Hospitality
Walking With Angels - Research & Education
This event is open to the public. Tickets are $35.00 each and must be purchased in advance. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the City of Champaign's Community Relations Office at (217) 384-8830.