FOR MEDALISTS

The ELLIS ISLAND MEDALS OF HONOR are awarded annually to a group of distinguished living American citizens who meet one or more of the following criteria:

EXEMPLIFIES a life dedicated to the American way of hard work, self-improvement and community service.

PRESERVES and celebrates the history, traditions, and values of his or her ancestry group(s).

DEDICATES himself or herself to support and defend the values of American life.

BUILDS bridges between ethnic, racial, and religious groups in the U.S. and/or abroad.

REINFORCES the bonds between an American heritage group and its land(s) of origin.

NURTURES the life of a particular ethnic or heritage group, enabling that group to participate more fully in American society.

SHARES his or her personal and professional gifts with the local, national, or international community.

CONTRIBUTES distinguished service to humanity in any field, profession, or occupation.

 

NOMINATIONS

NOMINATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC are the first step in the selection process. Anyone may nominate any living U.S. citizen, native or naturalized, for consideration for the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

AFTER ALL NOMINATIONS ARE RECEIVED from the public, the ballots will be sorted by ancestry group and Screening Committees from each group will select their own final nominees to receive the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

Please Do NOT nominate past recipients for the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.