Categories & subcategories (37)
Refugees Advocates
General
Social Activists, Including Individuals, Associations, NGOs, Institutes, and Organizations Abroad
Educators of Iranian Cultural Heritage, Youth Focus
Activism & Human Rights
Education & Mentorship
Animal Rights Activists
Community Leadership
Celebrated Advocates
Philanthropy
Children Advocates
Media & Journalism
Content Creators
Innovation & Social Impact
Disability Advocates
Educational Activists
Educators of Iranian Cultural Heritage, Youth Focus
Environmental Activists
Event Organizers
Experts and Researchers in Social Activism
Future Changemakers: Child and Teen Social Activists
Immigrant Figures Active in the Politics of the Host Country
Media Activists
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), Outside Iran
Patients Advocates
People with Disabilities Advocates
Persian Awards Project: Key Contributors
Philanthropic
Pioneers of Social Activities - Living Abroad
Pioneers of Social Activities - Living in Iran
Promoters of Iranian Culture, Art, and Civilization for All Ages
Refugee Advocates
Seniors Advocates
Social Activists, Including Individuals, Associations, NGOs, Institutes, Organizations; Within the Country
Social Innovators
Vulnerable Groups Advocates
Women Advocates
Alireza Amirghassemi
Alireza Amirghassemi is the founder and producer behind the Persian Broadcasting Company (PBC), famously known for launching the Tapesh television channel in October 1989. Born in Tehran in 1965, he emigrated first to the U.K. and then to the U.S., studying filmmaking at UCLA. Over his career, he has become a pivotal figure in Persian-language entertainment in the U.S., producing music videos, TV programs, and organizing over a thousand concerts worldwide.