Estonian Prime Minister Set as Keynote Speaker for Awards Gala hosted by EANC The Estonian American National Council is honored to announce Estonian Prime Minister Jüri Ratas has joined the program and is excited to attend the 2019 Awards Gala, held in Washington, DC on November 9. The gala and awards ceremony is a celebration of our culture, shared accomplishments and community, and a way to acknowledge the dedicated communities and individuals keeping Estonian interests alive and relevant in the US. The presence of the Estonian Prime Minister, at the Gala as well as at the JBANC conference on the same day, is an indication of the close ties we hold with our countries of heritage. Most of all, the 2019 Awards Gala is a tribute to this year´s awardees, truly exceptional members of the Estonian-American and Baltic communities. Awards will be presented by EANC and also JBANC.

This special event calls Estonians, Latvians, Lithuanians, Americans and all supporters to join us at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in the capitol city to express thanks to these outstanding individuals and organizations. Various ticket options are available at www.estosite.org and Eventbrite.com.

We are pleased to present the EANC Awards Class of 2019:

Bishop electus Thomas Vaga; Ms. Anu Oinas and the Washington, DC-based Estonian folkdance group Pillerkaar; the Baltimore Estonian Society; and the charitable Estonian Relief Committee. 

The evening´s program is planned to offer something for everyone, and in this year, laden with both somber and bright anniversaries, our selection of performers represents a nod to tradition and culture, a look to the future, and a celebration of our present. For tickets and details, please visit www.estosite.org; a variety of packages are available for different ages, related events, advertising space and congratulatory messages, and sponsorships! See you in DC!

For more information about EANC, the Awards Gala, sponsorship, or how to place an ad or congratulatory message in the printed gala program, please contact: EANC Executive Director, Leelo Linask, [email protected], tel (978) 397- 0020;
For information about JBANC or the conference, JBANC director: www.jbanc.org .