American University of Beirut Bachir Tannous
Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs Scholarship Lebanese American University
Jea El Yammouni Peter and Ann Tanous Scholarship
The American Task Force on Lebanon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization of prominent Americans of Lebanese heritage, who educate policymakers and the public about the importance of a robust US-Lebanon bilateral relationship. The mission and objectives of ATFL shall always be in the best interest of the United States and will promote the national unity, independence, and prosperity of a democratic and pluralistic Lebanon. ATFL hosted its annual dinner on May 11 at the Fairmont Hotel in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, DC.
Each year, ATFL honors outstanding Americans of Lebanese heritage who have enriched this country through contributions in various fields. This year, ATFL presented awards to its 2020, 2021, and 2022 Honorees.
Lebanese Opera Singer
Dubbed as “a soulful and handsome young man who delivers an electrifying and thrilling performance, bringing the crowd to their feet” (An-Nahar), Amine J. Hachem is a Lebanese-American operatic and crossover tenor who has captivated audiences across the United States, Europe, and the Middle East. He has been a leading tenor in several operas and musicals, including La Traviata, Tosca, La Bohème, Carmen, I Lombardi alla Prima Crociata, Madama Butterfly, Phantom of the Opera, Evita, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Amine has also shared his talent supporting various charitable causes and service organizations worldwide, including SOS Children’s Villages, Caritas Internationalis, Red Cross, Rotary International, Lion’s Club, and St. George’s Hospital. He was the featured performer at the St. Jude Hope and Heritage Gala, 2014 premier New York fundraising event for the renowned St. Jude’s Hospital. He sang in the summer series festival (June, 2014) at the Basilica of Old St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC. Honors were bestowed upon him the summer of 2011 with a trophy of recognition from the Lebanese Navy in gratitude for his musical performances and love of cultural heritage. Additionally, he had the privilege to sing before the President of Lebanon and the King and Queen of Jordan.
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American University of Beirut Bachir Tannous
Dr. Joseph J. Jacobs Scholarship Lebanese American University
Jea El Yammouni Peter and Ann Tanous Scholarship
