On November 12, 2014, Refugees International supporters gathered in Midtown Manhattan for the 12th Annual New York Circle. The evening included a presentation on RI’s work in Iraq and atime to honor Ann Curry, renowned national and international journalist and recipient of RI’s 2014 Exceptional Service Award. Long-time RI board member Matt Dillon, who presented the award, praised Ms. Curry for her tireless work to showcase humanitarian crises often overlooked or unheard of by the American public.
RI Board Member Matt Dillon, RI’s 2014 Exceptional Service Award recipient Ann Curry, RI Board Chair Eileen Shields-West, and RI President Michel GabaudanThe evening’s sponsorsAnn Curry and Matt DillonSabine Chalmers and RI Board Member Nina SaglimbeniRI Board Members Matt Dillon, Craig Johnstone, Governor Bill Richardson and Ambassador Betty KingHadassah Lieberman, RI Board Member Lisa Barry, RI Board Member Michael Hawkins, Ann Curry, Robin Jeffrey, Arline Eltzroth, and RI’s Washington Circle Chair Mariella TragerRI Board Member Joy Lian Alferness, Amy Mellen, RI Senior Advocate Daryl Grisgraber, and RI Senior Advocate Marcy HershJenny Perlman, Isa Moneypenny, and Eileen Shields-WestAnn Curry addresses the audienceErik Gordon, Robert Rothkopf, Jane Mann, Fash Molai, and Anna KolontyrskyThomas Sadoski, RI Vice President for Philanthropy Kendra Davis, and RI Board Member Tat MaxwellRI Board Member Jan Weil and Bruce TullyMichel Gabaudan, Hadassah Lieberman and Mariella TragerLisa Barry and Governor Richardson