Dirk Nowitzki To Receive Humanitarian Award
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Dallas Maverick Dirk Nowitzki has been named the recipient of the World Affairs Council H. Neil Mallon Award.
According to a DFW World Affairs Council news release, "the Mallon Award is presented to individuals who excel in bringing the international spotlight to North Texas, its businesses, governments and people."
Off the court, Nowitzki has been active in humanitarian efforts with The Dirk Nowitzki Foundation, established in 2001. Its mission is to "help provide education, health and well-being for children around the world."
The work has resulted in many humanitarian honors for Nowitzki including the NBA Community Assist Award in 2007 "in recognition of his outstanding efforts in the community and for his ongoing philanthropic work."
Nowitzki will receive the award on Friday, September 22, at the 34th Mallon Award Dinner, the Council announced Thursday night.
Previous Mallon recipients have included President George H.W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney.
The award is named in honor of the Dallas industrialist who founded the non-partisan, non-profit organization in 1951 to enhance North Texas' standing as an international center for business and friendship.
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