The Philadelphia Citizen hosts inaugural 'Citizen of the Year Awards'

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia Citizen hosted its inaugural Citizen of the Year Awards on Tuesday night.

Eleven Philadelphians were recognized at the Fitler Club in Center City.

Dr. David Fajgenbaum was among those honored for his research and treatment for the rare and often deadly Castleman disease.

6abc President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica and several of our colleagues were on hand to lend their support.