The American Turkish Society's 2015 Gala to Honor Husnu Ozyegin and Hamdi Ulukaya at The Pierre on October 6th

Hüsnü M. Özyeğin is a Turkish entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist, as well as Founder and Chairman of FIBA Holding and Chairman of Özyeğin University. He has received international acclaim for his charitable endeavors of over $420 million to support Turkey's education, health, and rural development and help to eliminate social disparities. Özyeğin has built 65 schools and girls dormitories and awarded over 12,000 scholarships to young, disadvantaged Turkish students. Over one million people in Turkey have been reached through the programs supported by Hüsnü Özyeğin and his family.

Hüsnü M. Özyeğin is a Turkish entrepreneur, businessman and philanthropist, as well as Founder and Chairman of FIBA Holding and Chairman of Özyeğin University. He has received international acclaim for his charitable endeavors of over $420 million to support Turkey's education, health, and rural development and help to eliminate social disparities. Özyeğin has built 65 schools and girls dormitories and awarded over 12,000 scholarships to young, disadvantaged Turkish students. Over one million people in Turkey have been reached through the programs supported by Hüsnü Özyeğin and his family.

"We are honored to celebrate the philanthropic and humanitarian efforts of these two global leaders. Hamdi Ulukaya's and Hüsnü Özyeğin's tireless work is inspiring positive change across the globe and The Society is privileged to honor them at our Gala this year," said The American Turkish Society's Executive Director Marie Stewart.

Founded in 1949, The American Turkish Society is the oldest, independent organization dedicated to building bridges between the United States and Turkey. The American Turkish Society's mission is to enhance business, economic, and cultural ties between Turkey and the United States. The Society fosters understanding and cooperation between the countries through education, cultural exchange, philanthropy, humanitarian efforts and networking; presents and supports programs highlighting Turkish arts and culture; and nurtures the next generation of leaders through its Young Society Leaders program. Over 350 guests from the public and private sectors, including diplomats, leading business executives, artists, scholars and thought leaders from Turkey and the United States will support this year's Gala and all proceeds will support the non-profit's many programs in the areas of education, arts, culture, and business. For more on the American Turkish Society or to purchase tickets to this year's Gala, please visit www.americanturkishsociety.org.