Greg Mortenson, author of ‘Three Cups of Tea’, to appear at Freedom Awards Gala in Provo
June 1, 2010 | No Comments
Provo, Utah – May 28, 2010 – Approximately 900 community leaders, dignitaries and Wasatch Front residents will gather at Brigham Young University in Provo on July 2nd for the 25th annual Freedom Awards Gala, sponsored by America’s Freedom Festival. Notable guests will be honored for their significant contribution to the cause of liberty, including Greg Mortenson, acclaimed author of the #1 New York Times bestseller “Three Cups of Tea”.
Mortenson, an internationally recognized writer and humanitarian, is the co-founder and executive director of Central Asia Institute, a non-profit organization that promotes and supports community-based education, especially for girls, in remote regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson has received widespread acclaim from numerous foundations, universities and national governments for his devotion to building schools and educating children in Central Asia. The Freedom Festival is pleased to present Greg Mortenson, author of “Three Cups of Tea” and “Stones into Schools”, with the Freedom Award.
“The Freedom Award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary devotion to the cause of liberty at home and abroad,” said Vicki Garbutt, organizer and chairperson of the Freedom Awards Gala. “Some of our recipients this year, including Greg Mortenson, have significantly risked their personal safety and well-being to help assure the freedom of others.”
Additional recipients of this year’s Freedom Award include Elizabeth Howell, who lost her husband on 9/11 and subsequently devoted her life to humanitarian work, Jeffrey Olsen, a Chicago trash collector that regularly saves American flags he finds improperly disposed of, and the Louis and Anna Henderson family, who represent five brothers sent overseas simultaneously during World War II.
The Freedom Awards Gala will be held Friday, July 2, 2010, at 6:30pm in the BYU Wilkinson Center Ballroom. Tickets for the event are $50 per person ($40 per person for obstructed view tickets) and will be available June 1 at the BYU Marriott Center Ticket Office. Tickets go quickly.
Residents are encouraged to join the Freedom Festival’s email database to receive future updates about event ticket opportunities. A link to join can be found at www.freedomfestival.org.
