One of the most innovative and successful independent hoteliers in New York, Henry Kallan, is also a remarkably generous member of our Czech and Slovak community, supporting gifted students and mentoring many compatriots in the hospitality industry.
Read MoreWith her warm personality and keen intelligence, Martina Navratilova has become an icon not only for her athletic prowess but also for her advocacy and outspoken stance on issues of equality and human rights. Her life story is a testament to the power of determination, courage and the pursuit of excellence.
Read MoreBBLA is pleased to announce that Peter Sis, a Czech-American illustrator, author, and filmmaker, receives the 2022 BBLA Award for Unparalleled Service to the Czech and Slovak Communities.
Read MoreBBLA is pleased to announce that Sir Tom Stoppard, a Czech-born British playwright, is the recipient of the 2021 BBLA Award for Unparalleled Service to the Czech and Slovak Communities. He supported Czech and Slovak dissidents during the harsh times of the 1970s and 1980s.
Read MoreBBLA is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2020 BBLA Award for Unparalleled Service to the Czech and Slovak Communities—Ambassador William and Wendy Luers. They will be honored on September 24 at the 2020 Annual Gala Celebrating Cultural Diplomacy organized by BBLA and the Vaclav Havel Library Foundation.
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