Irish America Business 100 Awards Luncheon   :  1.11.07

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On Thursday January 11th, 2007, the Irish America magazine Business 100 Awards Luncheon was held at The Boston College Club in Boston.

Sponsored by The American Ireland Fund, this event recognized the East Coast 25 honorees. As guests mingled during the welcoming reception, they were amazed by the spectacular views of Boston from the 36th floor.

Irish Spirit Award
Guests were welcomed by Irish America's Niall O'Dowd. Patricia Harty, editor of the magazine presented Brian Burns, founder of Boston College's Burns Library, with the Irish Spirit Award. This award is given to honor the life and work of those who embody the heart, soul and true spirit of the Irish – resourcefulness, generosity, and commitment to family and community.

Key Note speaker and Honoree
Bridget Hester, Boston Regional Director of The American Ireland Fund introduced Key Note speaker and Honoree, Thomas J. Hynes, President of Meredith & Grew. Mr. Hynes has been a long time supporter of The American Ireland Fund and shared with the audience his Irish connections and family history.

The American Ireland Fund would like to congratulate some of their longtime supporters who were honored at the Luncheon; Anne Finucane-Bank of America, Joe Corcoran- Corcoran Jennison Companies, Phillip Haughey- The Haughey Company, John Drew-The Drew Company, Michael Costello- Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Patrick Purcell- Herald Media.

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