JFCS Announces 20th Annual MOSAIC Awards Honorees in Louisville

The nonprofit organization celebrates the achievements of immigrants, refugees, and first-generation Americans in the community.

Mar. 29, 2026 at 10:50pm

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A bold, colorful silkscreen-style illustration featuring a stylized image of the MOSAIC Awards trophy or logo repeated in a grid pattern, capturing the vibrant energy and creative spirit of the event.The MOSAIC Awards celebrate the diverse achievements of Louisville's immigrant, refugee, and first-generation American community.Louisville Today

Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS) has announced the honorees for its 20th annual MOSAIC Awards, an event that celebrates the contributions of immigrants, refugees, and first-generation Americans in the Greater Louisville area. The 2026 MOSAIC Awards ceremony is scheduled for May 14 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and will recognize a diverse group of leaders and professionals who have made meaningful impacts in their respective fields.

Why it matters

The MOSAIC Awards have become a signature event for JFCS, a nonprofit organization with over a century of service in Louisville. By honoring the achievements of immigrants, refugees, and first-generation Americans, the awards highlight the valuable role these community members play in shaping the city's diversity and prosperity.

The details

This year's MOSAIC Awards honorees include Alejandro Pousa, a Cuban-born Senior Regional CRA Community Development Officer at Republic Bank; Bruce Ucan, the Mexican-born owner of Mayan Cafe; Mustakim Hussain, a Bangladeshi-born affiliate of the Spalding University School of Nursing; Patricia Kim, a South Korean-born CEO of JJC Maintenance LLC and DDM Behavioral Health Services; and Sameera Chowdhury Jackson, a Bangladeshi-born Director of Mission and Outreach at Volunteers of America.

  • The 20th annual MOSAIC Awards ceremony is scheduled for May 14, 2026.
  • JFCS has been hosting the MOSAIC Awards for the past 20 years.

The players

Jewish Family & Career Services (JFCS)

A nonprofit organization with over 116 years of service in Louisville, providing support through programs focused on career and economic opportunities, clinical services, family stability, and older adult services.

Alejandro Pousa

Originally from Cuba, he serves as the Senior Regional CRA Community Development Officer at Republic Bank.

Bruce Ucan

A native of Mexico, he is the owner of Mayan Cafe.

Mustakim Hussain

Originally from Bangladesh, he is affiliated with the Spalding University School of Nursing.

Patricia Kim

Originally from South Korea, she is the CEO of JJC Maintenance LLC and DDM Behavioral Health Services.

Sameera Chowdhury Jackson

Also from Bangladesh, she is the Director of Mission and Outreach at Volunteers of America.

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What’s next

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the 2026 MOSAIC Awards ceremony are currently available on the JFCS website.

The takeaway

The MOSAIC Awards highlight the diverse and vibrant immigrant, refugee, and first-generation American community in Louisville, showcasing their invaluable contributions to the city's economy, culture, and social fabric.