NEW YORK, NY—Anoosheh Oskouian, founder and CEO of Ship & Shore Environmental Inc., was named among the winners of the 2015 Ellis Island Medals of Honor by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO) at a Gala Dinner in New York City. Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. is a Long Beach, CA based, woman owned, certified business specializing in air pollution capture and control systems for industrial applications. Ship & Shore helps major manufacturers meet volatile organic compounds (VOC) abatement challenges by providing customized energy efficient air pollution abatement systems for various industries, resulting in improved operational efficiency and tailored “green” solutions.
“I am honored to have been recognized among such a distinguished group of foreign born American entrepreneurs. This award is a true testament that through hard work and perseverance, the U.S. is a land of immense and equal opportunity for all,” said Oskouian.
Chairman of NECO Nasser J. Kazeminy stated, “NECO seeks to inspire America to embrace diversity, tolerance and respect for all of its citizens by celebrating those who have given so much of themselves to the betterment of our nation and our world. Each of these honorees represents traits that I admire in great Americans: the vision of a better world for all, the tenacity to overcome challenges, and the leadership and imagination to blaze their own trail. And most importantly, they have the humility and self reflection to appreciate the amazing opportunities that America has given them. They inspire me and we honor them so they can inspire others as well.”
As always, NECO remains dedicated to the maintenance and restoration of America’s greatest symbol of its immigrant history—Ellis Island. Since the Medal was founded in 1986, it has honored such distinguished and diverse Americans including: six U.S Presidents; Nobel Prize recipient Elie Wiesel, Generals Norman Schwarzkopf and Colin Powell, Hon. Hillary Clinton, Sen. John McCain, Muhammad Ali, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Walters, Mike Wallace, Quincy Jones and Mia Farrow, all who have distinguished themselves through their significant contributions to this country.