Each year, AILF selects a diverse immigrant group to salute at its Annual Benefit. Honorees are chosen for the major contributions they have made to America. Honorees are chosen from a wide spectrum of fields including the arts, sciences, business, and education. This year’s gala is highlighting the immigrant experience, and brings together a richly diverse group of immigrants to both the United States and to Canada. The evening’s award ceremony will recognize the contributions of the following immigrants: Ms. Belle Yang, artist, author and activist and Ms. Deepa Mehta, writer, director and producer and Mr. Glen Hanlon, former NHL player and coach.. AILF will also be presenting the Microsoft Corporation with a Distinguished Public Service Award. Mr. Ian Hanomansing, of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, will host the evening as master of ceremonies.

All proceeds from the event directly support the Foundation's ongoing mission of increasing public understanding of the value of immigration to American society and to advancing fundamental fairness and due process under the law for immigrants. The Foundation's programs include: The Legal Action Center, which works through the courts to correct unfair immigration rules; The Immigration Policy Center, which conducts research and analyses about the effects of immigration on the nation; The Curriculum Center, which develops tools for educators to teach schoolchildren about America's heritage as a nation of immigrants; and The Exchange Visitor Program, which creates educational resources and opportunities that recognize our immigrant heritage. Please show your support for your foundation and join AILF for this wonderful and inspirational evening!

Sponsorship opportunities are available; please contact Elizabeth Stinebaugh at (202)507-7517 or estinebaugh@ailf.org.

Tickets are limited! Buy yours today or pick one up at the AILF Booth in the Exhibit Hall.