The institute of Interfaith Dialog of Tulsa has been recognized with Dan Newby/Ben Hill award on Thursday, June 10^th at the annual assembly of Tulsa Metropolitan ministry (TMM). The award Is given to an individual or organization that works reduce violence and promote understanding between groups, fights against racism and any "ism" that divides people. The IID of Tulsa has been actively working  in Tulsa area for over 6 years promoting intercultural dialog and brining different groups of people around the same table. Alice Blue from the Jewish Federation of Tulsa presented the award to IID. Alice said she has always been proud of seeing the achievements of IID and the positive impact the group has on the citizens of Tulsa. Orhan Osman, the executive director of IID said this award will just increase the burden on their shoulder as he thinks that the groups to has to work harder. He says the award definitely encourages the volunteers of the organization. The IID has organized many programs serving all parts of the community and being to all souls in Tulsa."

Institute of Interfaith Dialog organized a lecture together with Congregation Beth Yeshurun. Rabbi Reuven Firestone, Professor of Medieval Jewish and Islamic Studies, HUC-JIR/Los Angeles, gave a lecture entitled "Anti-Semitism, Islam phobia and Opportunities for Dialog and Understanding" on Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at Congregation Beth Yeshurun.

Institute of Interfaith Dialog organized a lecture and panel discussion together with the Center for Faith and Culture, St Thomas University. Fr. Thomas Michel from Georgetown University gave a lecture entitled "Present and Future of Christian-Muslim Relations" on Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at University of Saint Thomas, Jones Hall. Fr. Michel began his remarks by underlining the responsibilities of both Muslims and Christians in today's world and said that "Justice, moral values, peace and freedom are inevitable concepts in the society and these two groups constituting the half of the world (Muslims-Christians) should cooperate to build up these fundamental values".

Assembly of Turkic American Federations(ATAF) together with its member organizations, Turquoise Council of Americans and Eurasians, the Council of Turkic American Associations (CTAA), Mid Atlantic Federation of Turkic American Associations (MAFTAA), , Turkic American Federation of Southeast (TAFS), Turkish American Federation of Midwest (TAFM) and West America Turkic Council (WATC) hosted 7 Senators, 53 House of Representatives, around 300 House and Senate Staffers at the Turkic Gala Reception.

The reception was held on Wednesday at the Willard InterContinental Washington.

The reception brought ambassadors, around 120 directors and representatives of Turkish, Turkic and Eurasian peoples together with members of the US Congress, and around 250 legislative

Former Secretary General of the United Nations Hon. Kofi Annan visited our institute. Mr. Kofi Annan was invited to speak at a special Luncheon Forum organized by the Gulen Institute. After the luncheon program Mr. Annan visited the Institute of Interfaith Dialog and learned more about our programs. Mr. Kofi Annan was given a brief presentation about the mission and vision of our institute and our activities.