Charbonnier Award

The Prix Charbonnier was established in memory of Daniel Charbonnier to recognize individuals of national or international stature and reputation whose vocation or avocation has promoted French language and culture in a manner consistent with the goals and purpose of the Federation of Alliances Françaises, USA. The award is given at the Annual Meeting, but only in years when a candidate of suitable stature can be named. The recipient need not be a member of the Alliance Française.

Selection Process
The candidate is selected by the Board of Directors at least six months prior to the Annual Meeting. The local Alliance Française hosting that meeting is invited to make a nomination. It is expected that the recipient be present to receive the award in person. Suitable publicity will be generated to highlight the mission and the role of the Federation.

Past Recipients of the Charbonnier Award:

Mme Jane Robert (2007)
Former President of the Federation of Alliances Françaises

Ambassador Hon. Jean-David Levitte (2006)
French Ambassador to USA

Ambassador Hon. Howard H. Leach (2005)
US Ambassador in France (September 4, 2001 - April 16, 2005)

M. Pierre Cardin (2004)
Couturier; créateur Espace Cardin

Mme Hedwige Cointreau de Bouteville (2003)
Présidente, Pierre Deux

M. André Cointreau (2003)
Président, Le Cordon Bleu

Mr. John H. F. Haskell, Jr. (2002)
President, French Institute/Alliance Française of New York

M. Jean-Louis Turlin (2001)
President, France Amérique
French Press

Mme Marie Galanti (2001)
Directrice, Journal Français d'Amérique
French Press
Mme Anne Prah-Perochon (2001)
Editor in Chief, France Today
French Press

Mr. David M. Thoms (1999)
Past President of the Federation
French Community Philanthropist

M. Pierre Howard (1998)
French Cultural Promotion

Mr. Malcolm Wiseheart (1996)
French Cultural Philanthropist

Mr. John H. Bryan (1996)
President, Sara Lee, Inc.

Mrs. Eleanor Reynolds Morse (1995)
Past President of the Federation
Founder, Salvador Dali Art Museum (St. Petersburg, FL)

Mrs. Eleanor Wood-Prince (1994)
French Community Philanthropist

Mrs. Julia Child (1991)
International Chef and Cookbook Author