The Eric Poliak Award
HISTORY
The Eric Poliak Award represents AmSoc’s highest honor and was founded in memory of Eric Poliak, a past governor and president of the American Society (AmSoc), community member, and friend. After Mr. Poliak’s untimely death in May 1984, the Board of Governors established this tribute to be given annually to an American citizen in the São Paulo community who has unselfishly contributed his or her time and effort for the good of the entire community.
Nominations for this award are submitted annually, during the month of March, by the AmSoc membership. All nominations are sent to the office staff and distributed to the selection committee at least 1 week before the meeting. The recipient must be an American but doesn’t need to be a member of AmSoc. A special committee, comprised of AmSoc executive committee members and previous award winners, chooses the final recipient.
The award is presented at the AmSoc Annual General Meeting in April.

2022 Eric Poliak Award Recipient - Natalie Dane Della Rosa

Each year the American Society of São Paulo (AmSoc) honors an individual who has volunteered selflessly to the community, whose dedication and actions have made a real difference.
Past Recipients 2022 - 1985
2022
Natalie Della Rosa
2021
Kristy Miranda
2020
No Award due to Covid-19
2019
Ruth Hollard
2018
Christina & Ricardo Zuniga
2017
Richard Wegman
2016
Judy Zanchi
2015
Kelly Maurice
2014
T. David Warren
2013
Eileen Tasso
2012
Marlene Rubeiz
2010
Sister Angela Mary
2009
Theresa Mary White
2008
Sonya Querido
2007
Bert Frost
2006
Susan Banman Sileci
2005
Alan Blau
2004
Mark Abrams
2003
Deborah Riveros
2002
Jean Smith
2001
Father Thomas Brown
2000
Marilyn Mangels
2000
Delora B. Tuthill
1999
Jane Hayes
1998
Jo Ann Ivy
1997
Eric Street
1996
José M. Arana
1995
Cathy Koepke
1994
Lynne S. Couri
1993
Steve Hanson
1992
R. Christopher Lund
1991
Alonzo B. Shattuck
1990
John E. Burns
1989
Carmen Kennedy Lund
1988
Anne F. Pereira
1987
Frances Van de Putte
1986
David E. Ivy
1985
Mary Clifford Poor