2016
In recognizing the contribution and as expression of our appreciation Minnesota Hungarians Board Members honor Gabriella Sinka Heath with the President's Special Recognition Award in 2016 for her enthusiastic participation in the work and execution of tasks of the Minnesota Hungarians as board member and volunteer. CONGRATULATIONS! THANK YOU for your motivated attitude, energy and contribution to the Minnesota Hungarians!
2014
In 2014 the Minnesota Hungarians honors George Bor with the President's Special Recognition Award of his participation in the work and execution of tasks of the Minnesota Hungarians as board member and volunteer.
His active and enthusiastic participation in projects like fundraising dinners and other community events has proved reliability and consistence.
Congratulations!
2012
The Minnesota Hungarians 2012 Annual Meeting was held on November 18, 2012, where officers and Board Members were elected. Csilla Grauzer was re-elected for President, the new secretary is Bernadett Czettisch, and the new co-treasurer is Zsuzsanna Igyarto. Four Board Members were re-elected: Botond, Igyarto, Marta Matray, Al Nadosy and Tamas Szinyei. One returning Board Member is Sandor Gallo, who also will be the Chair of the Exhibit of the Festival of Nations. A new Board Member, Klara Hagymassy was also elected. Congratulations and welcome to all re-elected and new Officers and Board Members.
This year the Minnesota Hungarians honored Bernadett Czettisch with the President's Special Recognition Award of recognition and appreciation to her participation in the work and execution of tasks of the Minnesota Hungarians as board member and volunteer.
Her active participation in projects such as the Kids Club, website design and other community events has proved reliability and consistence. Her conscious and sustained upholding of her Hungarian heritage is commendable. The Minnesota Hungarians appreciate her motivated attitude and hope it will further strenghten the efficiency and reputation of Hungarian-Americans.
2010
Name: Szaszka Band
Award made by: Csilla Grauzer
Notes: to their efforts to identify, promote and preserve the ethnic heritage of the various groups who have made America uniquely multicultural, is highly admirable
The Szaszka Band and Csilla Grauzer (President of the Minnesota Hungarians)
2009 -
2008
Name: Eva Kish and Timea Takacs
Award made by: Csilla Grauzer
Notes: Eva Kish - introducing and leading the 'Tanchaz' (Hungarian Dance House) Timea Takacs - her steady and motivated attitude, timely, exemplary and consistence in Minnesota Hungarians Projects
Read the Recognition here: Eva Kish and Timea Takacs
2007: -
2006
Name: Edit Horvath and Attila Szabó
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: Edith Horvath - Lifetime commitment, liaison to IHRC Attila Szabó - Outstanding work on the Minnesota Hungarians Exhibit to Commermorating 1956 50th Anniversary2005
Name: Rev.Tim Held & Warrendale Presb YT
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: to the Minister and the Church for embracing HU heritage and accommodate Minnesota Hungarians2004
Name: Olga Domokos, Amy&Attila Konkoly, Erzsi Nemeth-Bryant
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: Olga Domokos - Kids' Club operation Amy&Attila Konkoly - volunteerism Erzsi Nemeth-Bryant - ingenious action for Deva support
2003
Name: Rev.Robert Eller Isaacs & Jane Isaacs(Ministers of Unity Church Unitarian)
Rev.Robert Bailey (Presbiterian Minister) & Annette Bailey
Berta & Dénes Máthé
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: Long standing dedication2002
Name: Kathy Bor and Andras Grauzer
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: Long time participans in all Minnesota Hungarian events as performers and helping workers2001: -
2000
Name: Minnesota APIC, Déki Lakatos Sándor and his band
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: APIC - Barbara Bor, Carol O'Boyle, Diana Beck & Sue Garayalde Déki Lakatos Sándor and his band - Special Award1999
Name: Géza Jeszenszky, Bruce Shilling, Grace Ellefson
Award made by: Ágnes Fülöp
Notes: Géza Jeszenszky - Honorary Membership Bruce Shilling - Honorary Membership Grace Ellefson - Special Award