ABOUT US

The Ellis Island Honors Society heralds the importance of immigration to America’s prosperity and celebrates the contributions immigrants and their progeny have made to our nation. 

In 1986, Ellis Island Honors Society founded the Ellis Island Medals of Honor which commemorates the indefatigable spirit of those who immigrated to the United States during the Ellis Island era. The Medal is presented annually to those who have shown an outstanding commitment to serving our nation either professionally, culturally or civically, among other criteria. 

OUR MISSION

The mission of the Ellis Island Honors Society is captured in a single phrase: “IMMIGRATION WORKS FOR AMERICA”

The Ellis Island Honors Society (EIHS) was founded on the conviction that the diversity of the American people is what makes this nation great. EIHS honors the contributions made by immigrants and their descendants throughout American history. We do this by creating scholarships with a focus on immigration, supporting cultural events and programs around the nation, and mobilizing our community of Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipients to raise funds for disaster relief worldwide.   

Since the medal was founded, we have honored distinguished and diverse Americans including Presidents Ronald Reagan and William J. Clinton, as well as five other Presidents of the United States. Past Medalists include seven U.S. Presidents, several Nobel Laureates and countless leaders of industry; education; the arts; sports, and government. All whom have made freedom, liberty and compassion a part of their life's work.

For more information or to become a corporate sponsor please contact: Kate Haas at (212) 755-1492.

CHAIRMAN

Nasser J. Kazeminy