From left: Charles Chandler, Lorenda Polasek, Retta Chandler. Richard W. Graber (the US Ambassador to the Czech Republic),  Jiri Dienstbier (former Czech Foreign Minister) and Johnnie Polasek.  The award is an international award given annual to about 10-12 individuals or organizations who promote Czech heritage and culture around the world. It was held in the Cernin Palace which is the Office of Foreign Affairs.