On Sunday, August 25, 2019, the ANCA Glendale chapter’s annual award and appreciation gala was held at Renaissance Banquet Hall.
This year, the ANCA Glendale honored the following individual and organizations for their contributions to community life: Archpriest Fr. Vazken Atmajian – Lifetime Achievement Award; Asbarez Newspaper – Hye Tahd Award; Armenian Youth Association of California – Woodrow Wilson Public Service Award; YWCA Glendale – Maria Jacobsen Humanitarian Award; Lena Kortoshian – Community Service Award; Nicholetta Sarkissian – Youth Activist Award.
On behalf of H.E. Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, Prelate, H.G. Bishop Torkom Donoyan, Vicar General, attended the gala, read and presented the Prelate’s certificate of blessing and commendation to Fr. Vazken.
The Prelate commended Fr. Vazken’s 25 years of service which has been characterized by selfless dedication, boundless love, and utmost commitment, highlighting his valuable contributions to the religious and national instruction and formation of generations of youth as a priest, teacher, and community servant.