SAMU First Response Receives the Global Democracy Award at the Napolitan Victory Awards 2024
Washington, DC – [July 25, 2024] The Washington Academy of Political Arts & Sciences® is proud to announce that SAMU First Response has been awarded the Global Democracy Award at the Napolitan Victory Awards 2024 for its outstanding work in receiving migrants and asylum seekers in the Washington D.C., Maryland, and Virginia areas during 2023.
SAMU First Response is a humanitarian organization based in Washington D.C. that, from June 2022 to April 2024, received 14,462 migrants from the southern border of the United States.
Andrea Gallegos, Managing Director of SAMU First Response, stated, “We are proud to have impacted the lives of thousands of migrants fleeing their home countries in search of a life with opportunities, safety, and freedom. This award is the result of our team’s
efforts last year; of working 24/7, days and nights, during vacations, holidays, in freezing temperatures, and without rest, receiving thousands of migrants outside Union Station and the Naval Observatory.”
During 2023, the NGO SAMU First Response led the reception of thousands of migrants who were sent from Texas and Arizona. “All were guaranteed dignified first response care: hot food, personal hygiene kits, a fresh set of clothing, and several nights’ stay in one of our shelters, so they could rest and, for those who wished, support to continue their journey to their final destination,” added Montilla.
The Napolitan Victory Awards, recognized as the most prestigious awards in political communication, celebrates excellence in various categories, including political campaigns, innovative projects, and outstanding leaders in the political and social spheres. Participation in these awards represents an important distinction and a validation of the impact and relevance of the work carried out around the world.
Throughout their history, the Napolitan Victory Awards have attracted the attention of campaigns such as those of Barack Obama, Joe Biden, Nayib Bukele, Alberto Fernández, Luis Abinader, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Pedro Sánchez. Additionally, they have recognized political luminaries such as Epsy Campbell Barr, former Vice President of Costa Rica, Martha Lucía Ramírez, former Vice President of Colombia, and José Mujica, former President of Uruguay, for their significant contributions. Prominent political consultants such as the late Ralph Murphine and Michel Bongrand, as well as José Luis Sanchis, a Spanish consultant, and Dick Morris, an American consultant, have also been applauded for their innovative efforts.
The award ceremony for the Napolitan Victory Awards 2024 will take place from August 22 to 24 at the Yotel Hotel on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, where all winners in all categories will be celebrated. Additional details about the event and the complete list of nominees can be found at Napolitans.org.
About the Napolitan Victory Awards
Recognized by dozens of international media outlets as the Oscars of Politics, the Napolitans are known as the most prestigious awards in the world of political consulting. The Napolitan Victory Awards celebrate excellence, creativity, and outstanding achievements in political communication. Organized by The Washington Academy of Political Arts & Sciences® (WAPAS), the awards bring together leaders, consultants, and professionals from the global political landscape to recognize and honor the best in the industry.
