2026 Annual Dinner
Another Memorable Evening
ATFL’s 2026 Annual Dinner brought our community together for an evening of reflection, recognition, and hope.
Thank you to our honorees, sponsors, guests, and friends who made the evening possible.
Relive the evening through our photo and video gallery.
Entertainment
Samar Salamé Hawat
Soprano
Accompanied by Georgi Chikolov, piano
Born in Beirut, Lebanon, Samar Salamé Hawat is an internationally acclaimed singer holding degrees in Audio-Visual Studies and Vocal Performance from the National Conservatory of Santa Cecilia in Rome. Based in Paris from 2006 to 2020, she created original productions like Alive and performed at prestigious venues including the Grand Palais, UNESCO, and the Vatican. Her extensive career features performances for King Charles III, a historic papal Mass in Lebanon, and major cultural festivals like Byblos and Al Bustan. With a repertoire spanning classical masterworks from Mozart to Handel, she now resides in Windermere, Florida. Samar frequently performs at regional charity galas and cultural events while preparing for an upcoming concert series across the US, France, and Lebanon.
Honorees & Awards
We are proud to honor three distinguished Lebanese whose accomplishments span the worlds of humanitarian work, education, and business.
Experience the Annual Dinner in Action
2026
