Well-known humanitarian and philanthropist Harry Nadjarian will be the recipient of the 2014 Ray R. Irani Pride of Heritage Award, presented by the Lebanese American Foundation, organizers announced, according to Asbarez.

Nadjarian, who is the chairman of the Board of Directors of Industrial Motor Power Corporation, is being recognized for his commitment and philanthropic efforts, as well as his civic leadership and unyielding dedication to the local Lebanese-American community.

Born in Beirut, Lebanon, he immigrated to California in 1975, following the start of the Lebanese civil war. In 1977 Nadjarian entered the diesel engine and parts rebuilding industry.

In 2000, he founded Industrial Motor Power Corporation. Today, IMP Corporation is one of the largest privately owned industrial power equipment trading companies in the world. Headquartered in Burbank, California, the company supplies industrial generators and power plants from 500 KW to 200 MW. IMP provides substantial power resources within the United States, Africa, the Russian Federation, the Middle East, and South America.

Nadjarian serves on multiple Boards, including the Board of Trustees of Haigazian University in Beirut Lebanon, The Amideast, Lebanon Advisory Board, and The Board of Directors of The Lebanese American Foundation etc.

“There are certainly many far more successful people than me out there, but so long as I can do my share, I find fulfillment and contentment in that,” said Nadjarian.

The Nadjarians continuously donate to many charitable organizations, schools, and religious institutions.