Joan Agajanian Quinn (center) was joined by Nicole Nishanian (left), president of Los Angeles-Armenian International Women’s Association, and Ani Kharajian, president of International Board of the Armenian International Women’s Association. (photo courtesy of Lili Balian/Armenian International Women’s Association)

The Los Angeles affiliate of the Armenian International Women’s Association recently honored Joan Agajanian Quinn with the 2017 Ellis Island Medal of Honor at a luncheon at the Mr. C Hotel in Beverly Hills. More than 250 guests attended the ceremony honoring the Beverly Hills resident for her continuing contributions to the Armenian and American communities. The Ellis Island Honors Society sponsors the award, which is presented annually to United States citizens who have distinguished themselves in their particular ethnic groups while exemplifying the values of the American way of life. Agajanian Quinn has served on the board of the Armenian International Women’s Assoc-iation, and is a journalist, curator, arts advocate and civic leader.

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