Takreem USA
| TAKREEM AMERICA | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Country | The awards ceremony takes place every year in a different American city
|
| Reward | Memorial award |
| First award | 2019 |
| Final award | 2026 |
| Number of laureates | 42 laureates (as of 2026) |
| Website | takreemamerica |
Takreem America[1] also known as Takreem USA is a non-profit organization founded in 2019 focused on recognizing Arab American contributions and fostering connections with their countries of origin.[2]
Ricardo Karam came up with the idea of Takreem in 2004 and launched it officially in 2009. In 2019, Takreem expanded its activities to include the United States and reach out to the Arab diaspora in the two continents of America; to be a launch announcement (Takreem America), The first honoring ceremony was held in February 2022 in Miami, Florida at the Ritz Carlton, Coconut Grove. [3]
Takreem America hosted its 2nd annual weekend in Los Angeles, California. in February, 2023 at Millennium Biltmore Hotel to highlight contributions of the Arab diaspora.[4]
In April 2024, Takreem America held its annual weekend in Boston, Massachusetts at the Copley Place.[5]
Activities
Takreem America first get-together took place in Miami, Florida, in February 2022. It consisted of an Awards ceremony, a gala dinner, and a series of talks and panels.[6] The gala dinner raised funds for Lebanese students in the USA struggling to pay university fees due to Lebanon’s liquidity crisis. [7]
In 2024, Takreem America’s annual weekend took place in Boston Massachusetts, with the Awards Gala held at Copley Place and the TAKminds Forum hosted at MIT in Cambridge, focusing on 'Ripples of Impact' and discussions on Arab-American contributions.[8]
In 2025, the weekend was held in Washington, D.C., with the Awards Gala at The Ritz-Carlton and the TAKminds Forum at The Phillips Collection, centered on the theme “Speaking Influence: Culture, Politics & Business in a Connected World.”[9]
In 2026, the weekend was held in Houston, Texas, with the Awards Gala at The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston, bringing together distinguished guests for a celebration of Arab excellence and achievement.[10]
References
- ↑ "Takreem America to celebrate Arab US success at awards gala". arabnews. Retrieved 23 February 2023.
- ↑ "Ricardo Karam: The "Takreem" Foundation aims to change the image of expatriate Arabs and to honor the distinguished annually". khtahmar. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ↑ "TAKREEM US Launch/Awards Night". ghidafakhry. Retrieved 26 February 2022.
- ↑ "Deuxième édition de Takreem America et TAKminds à Los Angeles". L'Orient-Le Jour (in French). 2023-02-24. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Agency, National News (2024-04-30). "TAKREEM AMERICA Celebrates Arab-American Excellence in Boston". National News Agency (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "Takreem USA part à la conquête de Miami en célébrant l'excellence de la diaspora libanaise". L'Orient-Le Jour (in French). 2022-03-08. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ "ريكاردو كرم: «تكريم» تجارب عربية في المهجر". الأخبار (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Ruthven, Sara. "Takreem America Awards in Washington honour Arab contributions to science, industry, philanthropy and more". The National. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Ruthven, Sara. "Takreem America Awards in Washington honour Arab contributions to science, industry, philanthropy and more". The National. Retrieved 2026-08-25.
- ↑ Agency, National News (2025-04-15). "TAKREEM AMERICA and TAKminds hosted full day of events in Washington, D.C. on April 11: Forum at The Phillips Collection by day, Gala at The Ritz-Carlton by night". National News Agency (in Arabic). Retrieved 2026-08-25.