Rahmi M. Koç and Bill Ford Honored at Gala in New York
At the 100 Years of Friendship Gala held in New York, figures who strengthen relations between the two countries received their awards.
At the 100 Years of Friendship Gala held in New York to honor the deep-rooted relations between Turkey and the US, Koç Holding Honorary Chairman Rahmi M. Koç and Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford were deemed worthy of the honorary award.
Gala Held in New York
The 100 Years of Friendship: Turkey - US Gala, organized to honor individuals contributing to the deep-rooted relations between Turkey and the US, took place in New York on September 21.
Wide Participation Invitation
Held during the United Nations General Assembly week, the night was attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as well as more than 350 guests from the business world, public, civil society, sports, and arts circles.
Hosts of the Organization
The event, organized by the US Chamber of Commerce and the US-Turkey Business Council, was hosted by Council President Hamdi Ulukaya and his wife Louise Ulukaya.
Awards to Important Figures
At the gala, Rahmi M. Koç and Bill Ford, two prominent representatives of economic and commercial ties between Turkey and the US in the private sector, were presented with the honorary award.
Statements by Rahmi M. Koç
Koç Holding Honorary Chairman Rahmi M. Koç stated that he was honored to be deemed worthy of this award in the 100th year of Turkish-American friendship, noting that they share the most deep-rooted example of economic relations with Ford.
Evaluations by Bill Ford
Ford Motor Company Executive Chairman Bill Ford expressed that it was a great privilege to be honored alongside Rahmi M. Koç.