The award "Takreem Award Achievement" was held Thursday night at the Salle des Ambassadeurs Casino du Liban. Awarded to recognize achievements Arab, the award was launched by Ricardo Karam in 2004. Different
award winners in various categories were presented to the public Friday at a conference held at the Ecole Superieure des Affaires (ESA) to Clemenceau.
In 2004, the project price "Takreem" began with the idea of revitalizing the Arab consciousness and rebuild the pride of the Arab world. " It was the initiative of journalist Ricardo Karam and company events Olive Branch, which he heads.
This project aims to reward individuals and Arab institutions that have marked the history contemporary of the region, thus contributing to the advancement of society. Lebanese journalist passionate about great causes, Ricardo Karam was looking for a way to enhance the culture and personalities of the Arab world. "It is very important to change, even change the perception that the public has gained about the Arab world in general and its particular identity," he said during the conference, adding that the project contributes dissemination of what the reality of the Arab people and its identity, which he calls "positive."
A total of 35 nominees were selected from hundreds of nominations by an international committee of 12 experts and Arab professionals. Members of this committee were tasked to demonstrate a trial "honest and objective."
Of the 35 nominees, 10 were then selected in different categories (Takreem Award for humanitarian act for Arab Women of the Year for Excellence in Education for the ecologically sustainable development ... and many others) all were in attendance Friday at the Ecole Superieure des Affaires (ESA) in Hamra (Clemenceau), to share their expertise with the general time for a public press conference. "To be eligible, applicants must be primarily be of Arab origin, be leaders in their field of work and active in the business," said Ricardo Karam adding that the candidates were assessed primarily by affiliates (ESA LAU Greenpeace ...), then by the international committee of Arabs and finally by a jury of five internationally renowned personalities, including Boutros Ghali, Carlos Ghosn ...