Sylviane Zehil, a distinguished jury board member of TAKREEM America, was recently awarded the Medal of Knowledge by the Lebanese Ministry of Education. This prestigious lifetime achievement award was presented to Zehil in recognition of her exceptional professional contributions and dedication. The honor highlights her remarkable journey and enduring impact in her field. This accolade marks a significant milestone in her career, underscoring her commitment to excellence and service. Sylviane Zehil is an American-Lebanese journalist with almost 40 years of experience in journalism, research, documentation, and public relations. Since 1992, Sylviane has served as the New York and UN Bureau Chief for “L’Orient Le Jour”, a leading daily independent French language newspaper published in Lebanon. In 1977, Sylviane launched and directed “CEDRE”, the first computerized documentation and research center in Beirut, Lebanon. She helped establish “La Maison du Futur”, a center for strategic studies where she worked under the direction of President Amine Gemayel. In 2012, she received an honor from Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz during the “Lebanese Heritage Day’s” celebration for her contribution to Lebanon at the United Nations and for her devotion in helping shape the Lebanese community in New York.