Producer Eric Esrailian awarded Ellis Island Medal of Honor

Eric Esrailian, an American producer and physician of Armenian descent, has been honored with the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor. Established in 1986 by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations, this award is presented for outstanding contributions to the development of the United States, and the names of its recipients are officially recorded in the US Congress.

Upon receiving the medal, Esrailian stated, “This award is for my ancestors, my family, for the people who have helped me along the way, and for everyone who continues to carry the torch of resilience, perseverance, hope and determination.”

This recognition celebrates his years of work and civic engagement and serves as a tribute to his ethnic heritage and the ideals of American society.