UWC presents St. Volodymyr medal to 12 Ukrainian Diaspora leaders

Date 2013/9/25 6:16:46 | Topic: Culture

The medal is the highest honor awarded by the international organization


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TORONTO, Sept 25, 2013 (UBO) - The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC), which is the international coordinating body for Ukrainian communities in the Diaspora representing the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians, yesterday awarded the St. Volodymyr the Great medal to 12 of its members.

 

The award is presented in recognition of a significant contribution to the development of the Ukrainian community in both the Diaspora and Ukraine to the following individuals:

 

Senator Raynell Andreychuk (Canada)

Gevorg Egiazaryan (Armenia)

Judge Bohdan A. Futey (USA)

Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn (Switzerland)

Ruben Karaseferyan(Armenia)

Bozena Kowalenko (Australia)

Julian E. Kulas (USA)

Fedir Kurlak (Great Britain)

Michael Moravski (Australia)

Dr. Roman Serbyn (Canada)

James Temerty (Canada)

Romania Yavir (Armenia).

 

“The Ukrainian World Congress confers the St. Volodymyr the Great medal in recognition of an especially meritorious contribution in promoting Ukrainian heritage, identity and values, as well as for other significant endeavors,” said UWC President Eugene Czolij. “I congratulate all of the worthy recipients of our highest award.”

 

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Text courtesy of UWC





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