In honor of the 100th anniversary of the opening of its Boston-area headquarters, the International Institute of New England (IINE) proudly announces the Centennial Golden Door Award Gala, a time-honored celebration that will, for the first time, honor the entire IINE community for its contributions to American society and role in shaping Boston’s vibrant culture.
For more than 50 years, IINE has presented the Golden Door Award to an individual born outside of the United States who has made outstanding contributions to American society. This year, the Centennial Golden Door Award Gala will bring together past honorees, community leaders, and supporters to celebrate IINE’s century-long legacy and reaffirm the region’s commitment to welcoming, supporting, and celebrating the diverse communities that give Boston its strength.
Highlights of the evening will include:
- A retrospective of the prestigious past honorees
- Personal stories of migration, shared by past IINE clients
- A special performance by the Afghanistan Freeharmonic Orchestra
- The Centennial Walk, an art exhibition chronicling IINE’s 100-year history in Boston and the city's immigrant roots
- An interactive photo installation and a postcard-writing station to display our shared commitment to celebrating our city’s diversity and embracing newcomers
Funds raised for the Centennial Golden Door Award Gala will directly support IINE’s programs, ensuring that immigrants and refugees in our communities have the resources and opportunities needed to rebuild their lives, realize their dreams, and strengthen our city and state.
Special rates for young professionals and community groups are available, please contact events@iine.org to learn more.
More information can be found at: https://iine.org/get-involved/join-our-community/events/golden-door-award-2025/