Fred Shaw Selected as 2007 International Immigrant Achievement Award Recipient

Saint Paul, Minnesota, Thursday, January 25, 2007 -- The Twin Cities International Citizen Awards Host and Steering Committee has selected Fred Shaw as the 2007 International Immigrant Achievement Award Recipient.

Founded in 1992, the Twin Cities International Citizen Awards recognize individuals and corporations in our community who have made inspiring contributions to international understanding, cooperation and mutual respect. It is given to those that have made clear and exemplary contributions to local and global communities; demonstrate a strong commitment to international understanding and cooperation; and live out mutuality and respect in relation with other countries and peoples.

The purpose of the Awards is to recognize the richness of the Twin Cities’ international contribution, concern and commitment in a variety of arenas, including business and trade, research, human rights, agriculture, technology, arts, medicine, education, journalism, hospitality and humanitarian relief as represented through the efforts of the business community. The Awards also educate the public about the connections which exist between our local community and the world.

The Awards event will be held Wednesday, April 25, 2007 at the Minneapolis Club where Mr. Shaw will be honored alongside Walter & Joan Mondale (International Citizens Award) and Carlson Companies (Corporate International Award). Although the Awards are presented at an annual gala event, they are more than a one-day celebration. The Awards serve as a catalyst for communicating among Twin Cities’ international organizations and businesses; provide an opportunity to showcase the international involvement of the Twin Cities area; inspire Twin Citians to enter into international opportunities available in our community; and sustains the work of the International Leadership Institute, a 501c(3) organization which provides civic education programs and technical assistance to build bridges toward sustainable outcomes for people, businesses and government.

Past recipients include Dr. Arnold Anderson; Cecilia Goetz; Cynthia Lee Myntti; Dick Bancroft; Marianne Hamilton; Kaiser Paprocki; Gladys Brooks; Reginald Haslet-Marroquin; Stanley & Martha Platt; Curtis L. (Curt) Carlson; Thomas E. Holloran; Mark Ritchie; Joe Carter; Douglas P. Irish; Michael Roan; Pamela Costain; Douglas Johnson; William Rogers; Arlen Erdahl; Sue Jones; Peter Rosenberg; Barbara Forster; Father John Kaiser; Vernon W. Ruttan; Arvonne S. Fraser; Edward L. Kaplan, M.D.; Steven Sherlock; Barbara Frey; Joe Kiser, M.D.; Gertrude Swanson; Paul Gam; Jolie Bleeker Klapmeier; Nancy Treshsel; Abigail Garner; Barbara Knudson; Joan & Segundo Velasquez; Henry & Dorothea Garwich; Leo Lara; Patricia Walker, M.D.; Neal L. Gault, M.D.; Josef Mestenhauser, Ph.D.; David Weissbrodt; Nasseh Ghaffari; Joel Munge; Margaret Wong; Jawad Towns; Carol Engebretson Byrne; Robin Phillips; Rev. Dr. Arthur A. Rouner, Jr.; Esperanza Guerrero-Anderson; Karen M. Houle; George and Sally Pillsbury; Jacqueline Regis; Hong Yang; Ward Brehm; A. Ghafar Lakanwal and Laila Lakanwal; Gary L. Gandrud; Medtronic, Inc.; Land O’ Lakes, Inc.; 3M Corporation; Northwest Airlines; The Welsh Companies, LLC; and GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services.

About the Twin Cities International Citizen Awards
The Awards were first given in 1992, hosted by the Mayor of Minneapolis. In 1996, the Mayor of St. Paul joined and in 1997 the Commissioners of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties also became hosts. Today, the International Leadership Institute oversees this annual international recognition event. Please visit www.internationalleadership.org/news.html for more information on past events.

About the International Leadership Institute
Founded in 1994, the International Leadership Institute is a fully qualified non profit organization committed to providing resources to communities of color in transition - locally and globally. Located at 403 Oak Grove in Minneapolis. Website is www.internationalleadership.org.

About Shaw-Lundquist Associates, Inc.
Shaw-Lundquist is a Leading General Contractor in the Metro Area. They are also the largest Minority-owned Contractor in the Midwest and are the largest Asian-owned Contractor in the Nation. They provide General Construction, Construction Management at Risk, Agency Construction Management and Design-Build construction services, and are proven performers on large and complex projects. Started in 1974 by Fred Shaw, the company has grown to over $80 million in revenues in fiscal 2005. For more information, visit www.shawlundquist.com.