Fostering international dialogue through scholarship, translation and cultural diplomacy
Lois Roth Award, 2013
In recognition of how, in the face of budget cuts and security threats in northeastern Mexico, Beale used grace, energy and ingenuity in nurturing an imaginative program that deepened U.S. ties to local communities and upheld a positive image of the consulate as a community participant.
Lois Roth Award, 2013
In recognition of her work as the longest serving public diplomacy officer in Pakistan in over ten years. In particular, Fendrick showed courage and commitment in carrying out programs, in the utility of her proposals, and in her leadership of staff, originality and energy, decisiveness, and positive outlook and can‐do attitude.
Lois Roth Award, 2012
In recognition of his work as a Public Affairs Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Mozambique and, in particular, of his unusually innovative programming targeting youth, including a “student achievers program” that created local student networks engaging with topics such as entrepreneurship, civic participation and political party development.
Lois Roth Award, 2011
In recognition of her 26‐year cultural affairs career and of her work as the Branch Chief for Educational Information Resources at the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.
Lois Roth Award, Honorable Mention, 2011
In recognition of his work as a Cultural Affairs Officer in Baghdad
Lois Roth Award, 2008
Awarded for her work in Uzbekistan, “maintaining educational cultural ties and staff morale in an openly hostile climate.”
Lois Roth Award, Honorable Mention, 2008
In recognition of her work in Kazakhstan, with “significant contributions to educational and cultural diplomacy while leading and mentoring American and national colleagues.”
Lois Roth Award, 2005
In recognition of her work in Montevideo. Manes also participated in a broadcast on the Lois Roth Award on the Voice of America Spanish.
Lois Roth Award, 2003
Exceptional second prize awarded for work as a Cultural Attaché in Mexico.