"On behalf of the Ellis Island Honors Society, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding recipients of the 2025 Beacon Awards. Your dedication to excellence, philanthropy, and service exemplifies the very spirit of leadership that drives our communities forward. As young professionals, you are not only shaping the future but also carrying forward the values of hard work, compassion, and generosity that define the American dream. May your accomplishments continue to inspire others to give back and make a lasting impact. Wishing you continued success on your journey."
— Nasser Kazeminy, Chairman, Ellis Island Honors Society
The 2025 Beacon Awards
The ceremony was held at The Wall Street Hotel on January 23, 2025, in NYC
Hosted by Seven-time Emmy Award Winner Monica Morales,
the Beacon Awards Recognize Young Leaders for Their Contributions to the United States and the World
On January 23, 2025, the 4th Annual Beacon Awards will be presented in New York City to young men and women who have shown exceptional abilities, vision, and achievement in their professional careers and personal passions. The most important criterion is that they are living and working in America with the goal of making the world a more equitable, compassionate and humane place. Honorees do not have to be American citizens, but they must be passionate about making a positive change in the world and show a humanitarian commitment to affect change.
Looking for the 2024 Beacon Awards?
Nominee should meet two (2) or more of the following criteria:
· Nominee should be accomplished in their career and have shown demonstrable vision and innovation.
· Nominee should excel in bringing technology to economically viable business activities, promoting the growth of businesses, jobs and public revenue.
· Nominee should be recognized as having produced work of significant creative, artistic or cultural merit.
· Nominee should have produced a substantial and meaningful advancement in a product or service.
· Nominee should be a person of integrity who has done an honorable act that typifies their character or reputation.
· Nominee should show a passion for social causes, a commitment to philanthropy or a humanitarian philosophy that benefits the national or international community.