PRESIDENT Amy Gutmann of Penn, a board member of the NCC, said Malala exemplifies the saying, “Education is the hand that rocks the cradle of liberty.” Photo by Bonnie Squires
EVERETT Gillison, from left, and wife Elaine; Deputy City Managing Director Jazelle Jones; the Gillisons’ daughter Olivia; and Rev. & Mrs. Kevin Johnson enjoyed the reception. Photo by Bonnie Squires
MALALA, in red scarf, seated on stage next to Jeffrey Rosen, CEO of National Constitution Center, listens to speakers sing her praises. Photo by Bonnie Squires
MALALA thanked everyone for the honor and urged the many young people in the audience to be brave and fight poverty and terrorism with education. Photo by Bonnie Squires
AT President’s Reception were, from left, Nancy Gilboy, CEO of Citizen Diplomacy International,; Nathalie Bartle; the Hon. Marjorie Margolies; and Dianne Semingson. photo by Bonnie Squires
HON. NELSON Diaz with his wife Sarah were delighted to attend Liberty Medal event. Diaz is considering a run for Mayor next year. Photo by Bonnie Squires
BILL Sasso, Esq., of Stradley Ronon, from left, host of President’s Reception prior to Liberty Medal ceremony, welcomes Radian CEO S.A. Ibrahim and his wife Nina, along with Stephen Harmelin, Esq., of Dilworth Paxson. Mrs. Ibrahim comes from Pakistan and was excited about meeting Malala. Photo by Bonnie Squires