On June 11 2022, AmCham was awarded the Adams Van Berckel Award during the Netherland-America Friendship Gala at Paleis Het Loo in Apeldoorn.
The Award was presented to AmCham by The Netherland-America Foundation (NAF) in recognition of AmCham's contribution to the transatlantic economic relationship during the past six decades. During a festive Gala Dinner attended by NAF patrons Princess Margriet and Prof. Pieter van Vollenhove, NAF celebrated its own 100th Anniversary. The foundation’s key programs include the NAF-Fulbright Fellowships, Cultural Grants, Interest-free Study Loans, and other programs between the Netherlands and the United States in the arts, sciences, education, business, and public affairs.
The Award was presented by NAF Chairs Merijn Boender and Andy Bender, and accepted on behalf of AmCham by AmCham Treasurer Marc Lino (Bain & Co) and AmCham Deputy Director Elke Roelant.
AmCham thanks The Netherland-America Foundation for the exceptional honor, and in particular the Chairs Merijn Boender and Andy Bender, and cordially congratulates NAF on its centennial.