The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States (PALCUS) announces that the full schedule of events for the 24th Annual PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala is now available. This year’s celebrations will take place in Washington, DC

The 2022 PALCUS Leadership Awards Gala will be held on Saturday, October 8th at the Marriott Metro Center and will honor 7 honorees, including artists and individuals recognized for lifetime achievement and community service. Weekend celebrations include the Lusitanian Forum and Welcome Reception at the Ambassador’s Residence (by invitation only) on Friday 7th October and a brunch cruise on Sunday 9th October.

Celebrate the success of our community during Columbus Day weekend in the fall splendor of our state capital!

“PALCUS is pleased to be back in person after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, and we are pleased to do so with such a packed schedule of events,” said Katherine S. Soares, Chair of PALCUS. “This year’s honorees and grantees are a testament to the success and resilience of the national Portuguese-American community despite unprecedented circumstances on a global scale. We hope you can all join us in Washington DC.”

The recipients of the PALCUS Leadership Award 2022 are:

Carolina Rendeiro – leadership in community service

​​​Filipe Valle Costa – Guided Tour in the Arts (Performing or Visual Arts)

Portuguese History Museum – Excellent organization

Fernando G. Rosa – Lifetime Achievement

Marie R. Fraley – Lifetime Achievement

Andrew Figueiredo – Young Portuguese-American “Promessa”

Kayla Faria – Young Portuguese-American “Promessa”

The 2022 Gala Committee will be chaired by PALCUS Directors Paula de Brito Cohen and Marta Silva. The Honorary President of the Gala 2022 will be the Portuguese Ambassador to the United States of America, Francisco Duarte Lopes. Portuguese-American…