美中關係會将于Dec 3,举行Annual Gala Dinner to honor ITT & Google (图)

美中關係全國委員會（National Committee on United States-China Relations)将于Dec 3,举行annual Gala Dinner to honor ITT & Google


2008 Gala Dinner
Amb. Carla Hills speaks at the 2008 Gala Dinner

On Thursday, December 3, 2009, the National Committee will honor ITT Corporation and Google, Inc. at its annual Gala Dinner.

ITT Corporation will be recognized for addressing water quality and availability in China, for deploying its technology to address water distress following the Sichuan earthquake and for its start-up efforts under ITT Watermark, the company's signature philanthropy program to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene education to several schools in rural China. Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Steven R. Loranger will accept the award.

Google, Inc. will be honored for improving the quality of life for Chinese users by giving greater access to information and advanced technologies than ever before, and for attracting and developing a base of Chinese employees. President for Global Sales and Business Development Nikesh Arora will accept the award.

The Gala will take place at The Mandarin Oriental in New York City, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m. For corporate tables or individual tickets, please complete a reservation form.

Inquiries may be addressed to Diana Roggemann, Director of Development, at [e-mail] or [phone] ext. 39.