There are 3 Community Award categories with honorees selected by TNADF:

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• RISING STAR AWARD– Awarded to an immigrant or a child of immigrants making their mark in the community (20-40 years of age).

 

• COMMUNITY HERO AWARD –Awarded to an institution that has impacted the lives of immigrants in our community.

 

• AMERICAN DREAM CHAMPION – Awarded to an individual who is a descendant of immigrants who actively supports their community.

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• LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – to an immigrant or a child of immigrants who has impacted the community (50 years of age or older).

 

AMERICAN DREAM AWARD SCHOLARSHIP

 

Four American Dream Award Scholarships of $3,000 will be awarded to an individual 16 years or older who is an immigrant or a child of immigrants living in the Fairfield County area who faced many challenges along their journey to achieve their American Dream.