2011 Solas Awards

The Welcoming Center for New Pennsylvanians'
  2011 Solas Awards, presented by Independence Blue Cross

were held on December 7, 2011
 

Do you have a nomination for the 2012 Solas Awards? Contact Amanda Bergson-Shilcock at 215-557-2835 or amanda@welcomingcenter.org

The Solas (Irish for “Light”) Awards celebrate the visionary corporations that are capitalizing on our region’s diverse workforce. We also  spotlighted the Welcoming Center’s 2011 Employers of Distinction.

  We presented three awards:

  • Atlas Award for Advancing Opportunity: Ruth Dietz Eni, Chairwoman and "Chief Executive Momma" of Dietz & Watson, received the Atlas Award in recognition of her leadership in honoring and building upon Dietz & Watson's rich immigrant history by providing opportunities to a new generation of hardworking and talented immigrants.
  • Realizing the American Dream Award: Dr. Song Li, founder of Frontage Laboratories, received the Realizing the American Dream Award in recognition of his personal story of hard work and determination and his entrepreneurial achievements in building a multimillion-dollar business.
  • Dennis Clark Solas Award: Patrick Eiding, a founding board member of the Welcoming Center and longstanding supporter of immigrants in our region, received the Dennis Clark Solas Award in recognition of his bold leadership and courage in supporting and advocating for all Philadelphia workers.

Thank you to all of the friends and supporters who were able to join us! We hope to see you at next year's Solas Awards.

Presenting Sponsor: Independence Blue Cross
Champion of New Pennsylvanians:  Cephalon and Dietz & Watson
Sustainer of New Pennsylvanians: ARAMARK, Citizens Bank, Harrah's Chester, Kidz Partners, Shire, The Fresh Grocer, and White Rose Food
Supporter of New Pennsylvanians:  Ballard Spahr, LLP, Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, Thriftway and Shop n Bag Supermarkets, and UPS