(WASHINGTON, D.C., 8/29/2023) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, announced today that it is now welcoming nominations for the annual “American Muslim of the Year” award to be presented at its 29th Annual Banquet on October 21.
Click here for the nomination form.
The award honors an American Muslim who has demonstrated “exemplary service to the country and the community” at the local or national level over the last year.
Submission of nominations ends Friday October 6, 2022. The award is scheduled to be presented at CAIR’s in-person 29th annual banquet, “Progress in the Shadow of Prejudice,” on the evening of Saturday, October 21, at the Marriott Crystal Gateway, 1700 Richmond Highway, Arlington, Va.
CAIR plans to host a second follow-up banquet for the Maryland community on Saturday, October 28, at the Westin Baltimore Washington Airport BWI, 1110 Old Elkridge Landing Rd, Linthicum Heights, MD 21090.
Stay tuned for upcoming public announcements regarding registration and ticket purchase details for both banquet events.
Note on Eligibility for American Muslim of the Year: To be eligible to receive the award, the nominated individual must reside in the United States and be able to attend the banquet in person. Nominations must be submitted by 5 p.m. (Eastern), October 6, 2023. In your submission, include the nominee’s name, profession, state of residence, contact information for you and (if available) your nominee, and why you think your nominee qualifies. CAIR will select the award recipient.
Past American Muslim of the Year awardees cannot be nominated. Previous awardees include, in part: Linda Sarsour, Khizr Khan, Ahmed Mohamed, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, M.J. Khan, Bahia Amawi, Aneelah Afzali, Laila al-Arian, andNoor Abukaram.
CAIR is America’s largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice, and empower American Muslims.
La misión de CAIR es proteger las libertades civiles, mejorar la comprensión del Islam, promover la justicia, y empoderar a los musulmanes en los Estados Unidos.
END
CONTACT: CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell, 404-285-9530, [email protected]; CAIR Government Affairs Director Robert McCaw, 202-742-6448, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Director Ibrahim Hooper, 202-744-7726, [email protected]; CAIR National Communications Manager Ismail Allison, 202-770-6280, [email protected]