The American-Russian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (ARCCI) announces the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the Golden Galaxy Awards. The ARCCI Board of Directors has instituted this prestigious award to promote US and Russian enterprises demonstrating outstanding performance in quality manufacturing, management, implementation of advanced technologies, efficient use of natural resources and sustainable development.

The Anniversary events will start on December 6, 2005, at a welcome reception hosted by the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in New York.

The Golden Galaxy Award ceremony and gala reception will be held on December 8, 2005, at the Embassy of Russia in Washington, D.C.
In conjunction with the 5th Golden Galaxy Awards celebration, the ARCCI will host a delegation from Russia. Information on delegation members is posted at http://www.arcci.org/ Spotlight and Events sections.

Event information sponsors: the Washington Times, the Washington Profile, and Russian Information News Agency - RIA Novosti.

EVENT REGISTRATION

ATTENDANCE BY INVITATION ONLY. Thanks to generous contributions from our corporate sponsors, complimentary invitations have been extended to members of the ARCCI, government officials, members of the U.S. Congress and guests of the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Subject to space availability, a LIMITED number of additional invitations may be provided to senior corporate executives, trade association leaders and academic faculty interested in U.S.-Russian trade and investment. DEADLINE FOR INVITATION APPLICATIONS IS NOON ON DECEMBER 2, 2005.

Application for Complimentary Invitation