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<\/p>\nThis prestigious recognition, issued by\u00a0German Ambassador Jens Hanefeld\u00a0in Washington, D.C. and presented by\u00a0Consul General Andrea Sasse\u00a0during the\u00a0Day of German Unity Reception\u00a0at the\u00a0Wende Museum\u00a0in Culver City, celebrates GABA\u2019s dedication to strengthening the bonds between Germany and the United States.<\/p>\n
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The award honors\u00a0GABA\u2019s longstanding commitment\u00a0to fostering transatlantic dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. For over two decades, GABA has built a unique platform where business leaders, entrepreneurs, researchers, and policymakers from both sides of the Atlantic come together to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and shape the future.<\/p>\n
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The\u00a0award ceremony\u00a0took place in a truly festive setting. The reception opened with the\u00a0live singing of the U.S. and German anthems, followed by a heartfelt speech from\u00a0Consul General Andrea Sasse, and the presentation of the award to GABA.
\nIn the magnificent gardens of the\u00a0Wende Museum, guests enjoyed a vibrant taste of Germany – from\u00a0Bratwurst, Brezeln, D\u00f6ner, and Spaghetti Eis\u00a0to\u00a0German wines and beers\u00a0– accompanied by\u00a0German music played by a DJ\u00a0and\u00a0beautiful lights illuminating the evening.<\/p>\n
We accept this honor with deep appreciation – not only on behalf of GABA as an organization, but in recognition of the\u00a0dedicated community\u00a0that makes our mission possible.<\/p>\n
To our incredible volunteers, Board of Directors, Advisory Board, and members:\u00a0this award belongs to you. Your commitment, energy, and passion are the driving force behind everything GABA accomplishes. You are the bridge builders who turn vision into reality.<\/p>\n
A heartfelt thank you to\u00a0Consul General Andrea Sasse\u00a0and the\u00a0team at the Consulate General of Germany in Los Angeles\u00a0for this special recognition, and to\u00a0Ambassador Jens Hanefeld\u00a0for honoring GABA with this award.<\/p>\n
Together, we will continue to strengthen\u00a0German American friendship\u00a0and collaboration across business, technology, innovation, film and culture – building a brighter future across the Atlantic.<\/p>\n