Merrill Lynch Executive Vice President Robert J. McCann receives IACIs 2004 Annie Moore Award as Outstanding Irish American.

Merrill Lynch Executive Robert McCann was named the Irish American Cultural Institute's 2004 Annie Moore Award winner as Outstanding Irish American. A black-tie affair was held on Feb 28th to honor Mr. McCann and celebrate the beginning of Irish Heritage Month and the St.Patrick's Day Season.

Morristown, NJ (PRWEB) March 7, 2004 --A black tie affair, hosted by the Irish American Cultural Institute (IACI), honored Robert J. McCann as the 2004 Annie Moore Award recipient. Mr. McCann is an Executive Vice President for Merrill Lynch & Co. The award was presented at the IACIs 11th Annual Washingtons St. Patricks Day Ball on February 28, 2004 at the Madison Hotel, in Morristown, NJ.

Each year, the IACI honors an Irish American with the Annie Moore Award for their significant contributions in business, community, government, and/or entertainment. IACI Chairman and CEO John P. Walsh remarked, Robert McCann is a deserving honoree. He represents the true spirit of the Annie Moore Award. Mr. McCann is a devoted husband and father, a successful businessman, and has demonstrated a passionate commitment to the Irish American community."

In August 2003, Mr. McCann assumed the position of Vice Chairman, Wealth Management Group at Merrill Lynch. Since first joining the firm in 1982 as an Associate in the MBA Sales and Trading Program, Mr. McCann has served in a variety of roles including head of Global Securities Research and Economics, Head of Global Equity Markets and Chief Operating Officer of the Global Markets and Investment Banking group.

Mr. McCann received his BA from Bethany College and an MBA from Texas Christian University. Mr. McCann also completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School.

A generous benefactor to the philanthropic community, he currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Ireland Fund and is Chairman of the 2004 New York American Ireland Fund Dinner. Mr. McCann, his wife Cindy, and their two daughters reside in Madison, New Jersey.

The Washingtons St. Patricks Day Ball serves as a celebration of the St. Patricks Day Season and Irish American Heritage Month (March). The historical basis for the event stems from General George Washingtons official proclamation of a St. Patricks Day holiday for his troops while encamped at Morristown in 1780 during the American Revolution. The black-tie event featured live music, silent auction, cocktail reception, dinner, and is open to the public.

The Irish American Cultural Institute, founded in 1962, is the countrys leading Irish American cultural organization. The IACI, with the President of Ireland as its Patron, is committed to the preservation, promotion, and exploration of Irish and Irish American culture.

###