Amb. David Hale, United States Special Envoy for Middle East Peace, presented a letter to ATFP from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
To read the Secretary's letter click here.

The Gala, MCed by noted Palestinian-American comedian Dean Obeidallah, also featured a concert by internationally renowned oud and violin virtuouso and composer Simon Shaheen and his ensemble, Qantara.

At the event ATFP honored four outstanding Palestinian Americans:
Mrs. Maha Freij for Distinguished Service in Philanthropy
Mrs. Hanan Karaman Munayyer for Excellence in Arts Scholarship
Mr. Nawaf Soliman for Excellence in the Fine Arts
 Ms. Maysoon Zayid for Excellence in Performing Arts

Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton's Letter to ATFP
read by David Hale

Presentation of Awards

ATFP Award for Excellence in Arts Scholarship
Hanan Karaman Munayyer
presented by
Maha Munayyer Kabbash

ATFP Award for Distinguished Service in Philanthropy
Maha Freij
present by
Peter Tanous

ATFP Award for Excellence in Fine Arts
Nawaf Soliman
presented by
Hussein Ibish

ATFP Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts
Maysoon Zayid
presented by
Dean Obeidallah

Keynote Address
H.E. Salam Fayyad
introduced by
Dr. Ziad Asali