In 2022, The White House and The Office of the President of the United States recognized Dr. Albert Allen awarding him The President's Lifetime Achievement Award.
WASHINGTON, DC, May 19, 2023 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Albert Allen has been included in Who's Who in America after being honored with The President's Lifetime Achievement Award and for his accomplishments as a global humanitarian and philanthropist, a 6-time Emmy-winning co-producer, businessman, international entrepreneur, investor, a 3-time best selling author and adventurer.
In 2022, The White House and The Office of the President of the United States recognized Dr. Albert Allen awarding him The President's Lifetime Achievement Award, the highest award for lifelong commitment to humanitarian service to others and the nation.
Dr. Allen has been included in Who's Who in America and a Who's Who Top Business Professional, the list of the most accomplished individuals in America because of his tenure, noteworthy accomplishments, outstanding achievements, depth of knowledge, and influence in business, international investments, documentary films and philanthropy.
Drawing on decades of expertise in business and investments, Dr. Allen presently excels as an investor and international entrepreneur growing businesses internationally. Over the years, he has gained valuable expertise in international business, government advising, and investments through such entities as: Inspection and Control Services, a company providing governments with services to increase revenues and pricing information to customs for assessment of duties; Prices Around The World, a tech company providing comparative price information for marketing and customer services; Pan American Land Investment, a real estate investment firm; Metrocenter/Roble, an international mall/shopping center development and investment company; China Chamber for Promotion of International Trade, the largest business and trade promotion chamber in Asia; Coldwell Banker Commercial/Homart, retail and malls; PWC; Lockheed Martin, government services; International Council of Shopping Centers and nearly 30 start-up businesses in technology, retail, services and consulting.
In his philanthropic and humanitarian work as the Lord of Crofton of Greater London his reach has been global. As heir to the prestigious London title The Lordship of Crofton dating back to 1192 to King Richard the Lionheart during the Third Crusade held by the Knights Templar, English kings and England's biggest philanthropists, he possesses a heart to help others remaining unassuming and quiet. The legacy of philanthropy and humanitarian efforts are on an international scale and unmatched for which he has received one of the nation's highest awards given by The White House and The Office of the President presenting him The U.S. President's Lifetime Achievement Award. He has built with local and international partners, over 3,150 children centers, orphanages, family feeding centers, clinics, churches, schools and classrooms in over 42 countries over 20 years. In addition, alongside decorated educator, Brian Copes, and high school student volunteers, his team has built and donated over 300 artificial legs for amputees in third world countries as well as teaching spiritual values, the discipline of hard work and focus to children globally. He has brought hope and teaching curriculums to thousands of men and women in 518 prisons in over 36 countries and is a board member of dozens of nonprofit organizations. He has brought thousands of people who have developed projects with him, on trips overseas to learn and help people in developing countries. He has spoken to business, government and religious leaders on world stages as diverse as the United Nations Headquarters in NYC, global denomination assemblies, The Billion Dollar Club, National Chambers of Commerce, Entrepreneur Forums, TED talk, Tsinghua University, Beda University as well as NBC, CBS, ABC, E! and Fox.
Having been born into a diplomatic and business-owning family with fleets of ships (Costa) and commercial real estate which for generations had been dedicated to the service of others, his grandmother and great grandmother were Christian philanthropists and many of his relatives were persons of scholarly and social attainment including surgeons, ministry leaders, lawyers, judges, academics, business owners and in public service.
Driven to remain abreast of changes in the field, Dr. Allen aligns himself with The National Association of Experts, Writers, Speakers, the National Academy of Best-Selling Authors, The Global Entrepreneurship Initiative, The International Academy of Filmmakers, The Thought Leader Summit, the International Monetary Fund and World Bank Civil Society Forum and The Producers Society.
Due to his considerable expertise, Dr. Allen has co-authored best-selling books with Larry King, Jay Abraham, Nido Qubein and Jack Canfield, and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and numerous overseas media. Author, "Success Mastery", "Going Global With Your Company, Top 7 Secrets For Expanding To Other Countries" co-author with Jack Canfield author of 70 best-sellers and Chicken Soup fame. Author, "The Big Question', "Why You Should Grow Internationally, Build Financial Independence & New Worth, and Enjoy Freedom In Life" with Larry King 60-year media icon. Author, "The Golden Rules of Success", "Life Success Secrets Everyone Should Know: A Powerful Vision For Yourself" with Jay Abraham one of the world's top marketing guru and Nido Qubein president of High Point University.
Likewise, he has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, USA Today and numerous overseas media outlets. He holds a BA, MBA, DBA and PhD and worked with several investment and technology companies. He began investing while in college and worked alongside or was mentored in the US, China and the UK by successful investors, businessmen, commercial property owners and philanthropists including his grandparents, McReynolds, Jolliffe, Susholtz, Behring, Poma, Rosser, Young and Mullins.
Alongside his work, Dr. Allen has for years co-produced documentary films that bring awareness to social needs for which he has won Emmys.
•Canines For Warriors: New Leash on Life, a documentary film to bring awareness to post traumatic stress syndrome in military veterans and using service dogs to combat this mental health crisis.
•The Voice of a Generation: Larry King, a documentary film about the importance of media and interviewing history makers through the life of the iconic media giant Larry King.
•Folds of Honor, a documentary film about bringing awareness to funding college scholarships for the children and spouses of military servicemen and first responders killed in the line of duty.
•Dream Big: Rudy Ruettiger, a Broadway theater production about the importance of not giving up and persisting towards dreams through the life of Rudy Ruettiger.
•It's Happening Right Here, a documentary film bringing awareness to combat sexual trafficking and exploitation in the US and overseas.
•The Walk On, an Amazon Prime film taken from the life of Rudy Ruettiger to encourage goals and persistence.
As an adventurer, he has ventured on expeditions from the jungles of Colombia to the Himalayas and Patagonia, Mongolia, Galapagos, Majuro, Easter, Kunming, Sierra Madre, Ketchikan, Fuji, Machu Picchu, Gobi, Iguazú, Truk, Luxor, Angel Falls, Myeik, Atacama, Siberia and Great Blue. Along the way he has discovered, explored and experienced local culture in an attempt to learn and help.
In recognition of his achievements, Dr. Allen has received 6 Emmy Awards® and 5 Telly Awards® for his work on film documentaries, 9 QuillyAwards® and Expy Awards® for Public Speaking, Media, Film and Writing. He also was awarded The President's Lifetime Achievement Award for his lifelong commitment to service to others and the nation as well as listed in Who's Who in America and Who's Who Top Business Professional.
As he looks forward to coming years, Dr. Allen aims to continue mentoring and nurturing his daughter and son, growing alongside his wife, expanding services and philanthropic work to 60 more countries, authoring new books, co-producing new documentaries, deepening his Christian faith and walk with God.
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