A solemn state honoring ceremony was held in New York. Ukrainian Institute of America President Katie Nalyvayko and the Institute’s Executive Director received the Order of Princess Olga, III degree, in recognition of the importance of their work at the international level.
This was reported by the Ukrainian Institute of America.
The award was presented on behalf of the state of Ukraine. The Order was presented by First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Representative of Ukraine to the UN Serhiy Kyslytsia.
“What a pleasant surprise and great honor to receive the Order of Princess Olga, III degree, from our friend, First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Serhiy Kyslytsia. We are so proud of the team of the Ukrainian Institute of America!” the organization noted.
This is a state award that recognizes women for their significant personal contribution to state building, international cooperation, preservation of national cultural heritage, and active civic engagement.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests and recognized the Ukrainian Institute of America’s tremendous contribution to supporting Ukraine, including organizing large-scale humanitarian aid during the war, promoting Ukrainian culture and history in the United States, and its many years of work for the Ukrainian diaspora.
“I am honored to have been recognized, and even more so by the incredible team at the Ukrainian Institute of America: our wonderful Board of Directors and staff, led by our extraordinary President, Katie Nalyvayko. We remain committed to our mission to promote awareness, understanding, and recognition of Ukraine’s unique culture and the heritage of its freedom-loving people, and to support Ukraine in its existential struggle for a just and lasting peace,” said Executive Director Lydia Zeininger.
Background
The Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1948 by inventor William Dzus. Since 1955, the organization has been located in the historic Fletcher-Sinclair Mansion in New York City. The Institute organizes exhibitions, concerts, academic conferences, and cultural events, including the commemorations of the anniversaries of Hrushevsky and Gogol, the Music at the Institute program, and commemorations of Chernobyl and the Holodomor.
Photo: Ukrainian Institute of America
Author: Inna Mikhno