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Jan Vilcek, president and co-founder of the Vilcek Foundation, welcomes guests to the 2016 Vilcek Prizes gala, held on April 5, 2016, at the Mandarin Oriental in New York City.

The Vilcek Foundation believes that immigrant contributions are invaluable to advancing the American arts, sciences, and culture. The Vilcek Prizes pay tribute to and spotlight individuals whose accomplishments embody this belief. The Vilcek Prizes honor immigrant scientists and artists with records of major achievements in their fields. The Vilcek Prizes for Creative Promise commend younger immigrants who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in the early stages of their careers.

For more information about the Vilcek Foundation and the Vilcek Prizes, please visit http://www.vilcek.org.