Great Immigrants Award

Carnegie Corporation Great Immigrants Award
DescriptionRecognizing notable contributions of immigrants to American society
CountryUnited States
Presented byCarnegie Corporation of New York
First awarded2006
Websitewww.carnegie.org/awards/great-immigrants/

The Great Immigrants Award is an annual initiative by the Carnegie Corporation of New York to honor naturalized citizens of the United States who have made significant contributions to American society, democracy, and culture. Established in 2006, the award celebrates the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant and philanthropist who founded the Carnegie Corporation. The award is announced each year on the Fourth of July.[1]

  1. ^ "Pedro Pascal and World Bank's Ajay Banga among those named to Carnegie's 2023 Great Immigrants list". AP News. 2023-06-28. Retrieved 2024-06-20.