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ANCA-Burbank Announces 2013 Banquet Honorees
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Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
ANCA-Burbank annual banquet
BURBANK - The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank announced
its 2013 honorees. At its 6th Annual Banquet, slated for May 31st,
ANCA - Burbank will recognize John Krikorian, posthumously with the
Lifetime Achievement Award, Marsha Ramos with the Citizen of the Year
Award, Timmy Mardirosian with the Business Civic Leadership Award, and
Woodbury University with the Organization of the Year Award. The
Honorable Jack Hadjinian, Montebello City Councilmember will act as
Master of Ceremonies.
`The four honorees embody our organization's mission of advancing the
social, economic, cultural, and political rights of our community
members. They have and continue to be a source of inspiration to all
of us. These four are true champions of freedom and democracy and
reminders of what makes this community and country great' said Armond
Aghakhanian, Chair of the Banquet Committee.
Born in Hartford, CT, on August 24, 1932, John Krikorian had more than
50 years of business and marketing experience. He began his media
career at the `Hartford Courant' newspaper and later became Vice
President/Advertising Director of the Times (now Tribune) newspaper in
Hartford. John and son Greg established `Business Life' magazine in
1990, which over the years sponsored and hosted many business events.
In 1997, they began publishing `Senior Living' magazine to serve the
specialized interests of those over 55. Both publications continue
today.
Krikorian served on numerous boards, including the Los Angeles County
Small Business Commission, County of Los Angeles Human Relations
Corporate Advisory Council, Glendale Adventist Medical Center Advisory
Council, Pasadena Mayor's Committee for the Employment of People with
Disabilities, Woodbury University President's Executive Council, and
Pasadena Special Olympics.
At the age of 80, Krikorian passed away from heart failure on
Saturday, April 6th.
Marsha Ramos, former Burbank Mayor, was elected to City Council in
2001 and served two terms, after serving on city boards for many
years. Most recently, in the March 5 special election, she was
instrumental, as Chair of the Friends of Burbank Schools, in the
victory of Measure S, a general obligation bond, which will bring $110
million into the Burbank Unified School District for infrastructure
upgrades, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
Ramos works full time as the managing partner of Geosystems Inc., a
Glendale- based firm that provides geotechnical engineering and
environmental assessment consulting services. She is a founding board
member of the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and is a graduate of
Burbank's John Burroughs High School and California State University,
Northridge. She served for many years as a member and president of
the Burbank Human Relations Council, addressing injustices as they
arose in the city and striving to develop stronger bonds of community
among all residents. She currently serves the American Lung
Association, Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley, Burbank
Art Association, and Organizing Committee - Women Achievers - Business
Life Magazine. She has also been involved with local and state
campaigns for candidates and ballot measures.
Timmy Mardirosian is the founder of numerous successful business
enterprises mainly focusing in the area of transportation management.
A truly beautiful story of realization of the American dream,
Mardirosian, an immigrant, has worked hard and smart over the last
four decades to become an exemplary entrepreneur. He has always been
a supporter of numerous worthy causes, projects and organizations
serving the needs of especially youths in the community.
Woodbury University, located in Burbank, has continuously provided
support to the Armenian American community. Last year, Woodbury
University honored four students with the first ANCA - Burbank
Armenian Genocide `Rebirth Humanitarian Scholarship'. Funded by a
generous donation from the Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health
Center, this scholarship recognized students who were able to
demonstrate strong commitment to service activities and/or the
community while maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Additionally, Woodbury University Center for Leadership and the
Homenetmen Glendale `Ararat' Chapter in cooperation with the ANCA PN
hosted their inaugural `Elevate 2012' Leadership Development
Conference Seminar Series in September. The conference's primary focus
was to identify, motivate, and train future Armenian-American
community leaders with featured speakers including the President of
Woodbury University, Dr. Calingo.
If you have questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
Tickets can be purchased from www.itsmyseat.com/ANCAB or email
[email protected].
The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank advances the
social, economic, cultural and political rights of the area's Armenian
community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots
and public policy levels.
http://asbarez.com/110199/anca-burbank-announces-2013-banquet-honorees/
Tuesday, May 21st, 2013
ANCA-Burbank annual banquet
BURBANK - The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank announced
its 2013 honorees. At its 6th Annual Banquet, slated for May 31st,
ANCA - Burbank will recognize John Krikorian, posthumously with the
Lifetime Achievement Award, Marsha Ramos with the Citizen of the Year
Award, Timmy Mardirosian with the Business Civic Leadership Award, and
Woodbury University with the Organization of the Year Award. The
Honorable Jack Hadjinian, Montebello City Councilmember will act as
Master of Ceremonies.
`The four honorees embody our organization's mission of advancing the
social, economic, cultural, and political rights of our community
members. They have and continue to be a source of inspiration to all
of us. These four are true champions of freedom and democracy and
reminders of what makes this community and country great' said Armond
Aghakhanian, Chair of the Banquet Committee.
Born in Hartford, CT, on August 24, 1932, John Krikorian had more than
50 years of business and marketing experience. He began his media
career at the `Hartford Courant' newspaper and later became Vice
President/Advertising Director of the Times (now Tribune) newspaper in
Hartford. John and son Greg established `Business Life' magazine in
1990, which over the years sponsored and hosted many business events.
In 1997, they began publishing `Senior Living' magazine to serve the
specialized interests of those over 55. Both publications continue
today.
Krikorian served on numerous boards, including the Los Angeles County
Small Business Commission, County of Los Angeles Human Relations
Corporate Advisory Council, Glendale Adventist Medical Center Advisory
Council, Pasadena Mayor's Committee for the Employment of People with
Disabilities, Woodbury University President's Executive Council, and
Pasadena Special Olympics.
At the age of 80, Krikorian passed away from heart failure on
Saturday, April 6th.
Marsha Ramos, former Burbank Mayor, was elected to City Council in
2001 and served two terms, after serving on city boards for many
years. Most recently, in the March 5 special election, she was
instrumental, as Chair of the Friends of Burbank Schools, in the
victory of Measure S, a general obligation bond, which will bring $110
million into the Burbank Unified School District for infrastructure
upgrades, technology upgrades, and security improvements.
Ramos works full time as the managing partner of Geosystems Inc., a
Glendale- based firm that provides geotechnical engineering and
environmental assessment consulting services. She is a founding board
member of the Boys & Girls Club of Burbank and is a graduate of
Burbank's John Burroughs High School and California State University,
Northridge. She served for many years as a member and president of
the Burbank Human Relations Council, addressing injustices as they
arose in the city and striving to develop stronger bonds of community
among all residents. She currently serves the American Lung
Association, Family Promise of the East San Fernando Valley, Burbank
Art Association, and Organizing Committee - Women Achievers - Business
Life Magazine. She has also been involved with local and state
campaigns for candidates and ballot measures.
Timmy Mardirosian is the founder of numerous successful business
enterprises mainly focusing in the area of transportation management.
A truly beautiful story of realization of the American dream,
Mardirosian, an immigrant, has worked hard and smart over the last
four decades to become an exemplary entrepreneur. He has always been
a supporter of numerous worthy causes, projects and organizations
serving the needs of especially youths in the community.
Woodbury University, located in Burbank, has continuously provided
support to the Armenian American community. Last year, Woodbury
University honored four students with the first ANCA - Burbank
Armenian Genocide `Rebirth Humanitarian Scholarship'. Funded by a
generous donation from the Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health
Center, this scholarship recognized students who were able to
demonstrate strong commitment to service activities and/or the
community while maintaining a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA.
Additionally, Woodbury University Center for Leadership and the
Homenetmen Glendale `Ararat' Chapter in cooperation with the ANCA PN
hosted their inaugural `Elevate 2012' Leadership Development
Conference Seminar Series in September. The conference's primary focus
was to identify, motivate, and train future Armenian-American
community leaders with featured speakers including the President of
Woodbury University, Dr. Calingo.
If you have questions or concerns, please email [email protected].
Tickets can be purchased from www.itsmyseat.com/ANCAB or email
[email protected].
The Armenian National Committee of America - Burbank advances the
social, economic, cultural and political rights of the area's Armenian
community and promotes increased civic participation at the grassroots
and public policy levels.