Annual Awards

PARSA CF gives awards each year in the following categories:

PARSA CF Philanthropist of the Year Award: This award is given to a self-made individual who has culminated his or her success through innovative philanthropic leadership, perpetuated the American Dream for others, and has given time and resources generously, inviting others to do the same.

Recipients of the Philanthropist of the Year Award are:

  • 2007: Ali Saberioon
  • 2008: Paul Merage
  • 2009: Forough Hosseini

PARSA CF Volunteerism and Action Award: This award is given to an individual who exemplified courageous volunteerism and bold leadership, who tackles difficult problems with long-term solutions, and who inspires others to make unselfish commitments to a cause.

Recipients of the Volunteerism and Action Award are:

  • 2007: Simon Otus-Coxe
  • 2008: Ashraf Ghandehari Bahadorzadeh
  • 2009: Atossa Soltani
Nominees may be Iranians or non-Iranians who have carried out great work for Iranian causes anywhere in the world. Nominees may also be Iranians who have done exceptional work outside of Iranian causes, but whose work sets an example for others to follow.