We are pleased to announce the final results of the TAA 2016 Youth Leadership Awards. The award nominations were reviewed by a selection committee, consisting of leaders from academia, public service, and members of the community. The nominees were considered individually and confidentially.
The winners of the awards will be honored at the 6th Annual Turkic American Convention and Business Summit in Washington D.C., on March 16, 2016 and will also receive a $500 scholarship/grant.
TAA will cover transportation costs and other accommodations for all the award recipients.
The 2016 award recipients are:
Youth Leadership Award
Esma Geçir, Hackensack, NJ
Esat Bayar, Sugarland, TX
Ebru Kul, Brooklyn, NY
Karen Eren, Brooklyn, NY
Emerging Leadership Award
Halis Yaka, Boston, MA
Public Service Award
Reyhan Mutlu, Fairfax, VA
