Annual award to honor naturalized US citizens
| Carnegie Corporation Great Immigrants Award |
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| Description | Recognizing notable contributions of immigrants to American society |
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| Country | United States |
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| Presented by | Carnegie Corporation of New York |
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| First awarded | 2006 |
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| Website | www.carnegie.org/awards/great-immigrants/ |
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The Great Immigrants Award is an annual initiative by the Carnegie Corporation of New York to honor naturalized citizens of the United States who have made significant contributions to American society, democracy, and culture. Established in 2006, the award celebrates the legacy of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant and philanthropist who founded the Carnegie Corporation. The award is announced each year on the Fourth of July.[1]
