Award Overview

The Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce, adhering to the mission of supporting Asian American business entrepreneurship in Virginia has established a Scholarship Program that awards scholarships to qualified students attending accredited Virginia colleges and universities. Scholarship funds awarded to students are granted to support their academic study activities.

In its first scholarship program year, the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce through the Virginia Asian Foundation will award scholarships to three qualified and most deserving students.

Award winners will be recognized for a combination of their dedication, academic achievement, creative arts, innovative intellectual property ideals and science programs, 'Green' initiatives, and commitment to community service. All scholarships awarded will directly contribute and benefit student's academic endeavors.

Scholarship recipients will be recognized at the Virginia Asian Chamber Gala to be held on Wednesday December 1, 2010 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, Virginia.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the 2010 scholarship, the applicant must:

1. Be an immediate family member or household member of a Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce. Asian Chamber Directors and their families are not eligible.
   
   
2. Be a high school senior student or an undergraduate college student attending a full time class work at an accedited college or university, having a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
   
3. Send a complete Application Package along with all requested materials listed below.

Definition

An immediate family member is either a biological, foster or adoptive parent, a stepparent, spouse, a biological, adoptive or foster child; a step child; mother, father, brother, sister, son, daughter, husband, your siblings, or your spouse's siblings.

A household member is either someone who lives in a same family but who may not be related to the head of the household.

Application Package

Applicants must submit:

• A complete application (see bellow) which must be received by VACC by 5pm on Wednesday October 21st
• A cover letter
• A copy of a college faculty’s letter of recommendation
• A copy of a current official or unofficial transcript
• A brief resume

Other important details

2010 Scholarship Program Description

2010 Scholarship Application Form

The mission of the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Student Scholarship Award Program is to help promote the entrepreneur spirit in students by empowering them with support and resources to educate them with respect to the merit of entrepreneurship and business opportunities and challenges in the global market.

We do this by offering annual scholarships to imemdiate family members or household members of the VACC who are in their junior and senior years pursuing studies that might lead to a career in business/economics, management, and law,; nternational business, international law, and international affairs and related fields.

Please contact:

Mr. Tinh Phan, Chairman
Email:      tinh.phan@aabac.org


Telephone:     804 . 798 . 3975
14214 Washington Hwy
Ashland, Virginia 23005

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The Asian Chamber Annual Business Awards program is a statewide awards program recognizing success and innovation across all industry sectors. The awards honor Asian American entrepreneurs and other business leaders through the acknowledgement of innovative processes, entrepreneurial excellence, and overall business success.

There are two (2) distinct categories of Awards for Excellence divided into eight (8) diverse award titles. Receiving an award is an independent and prestigious endorsement of your organization and a formal validation of the quality of your organization, products, and services.

For entrepreneurs, entering the Asian Business of Excellence Awards provides the opportunity to gain statewide and national exposure while celebrating your organization and business success. The judging panel is carefully coordinated to ensure that the judging process is fair, objective, and free of bias or influence.

• Description of Award Categories
  
  
• Nomination Form for Award Categories

The Business Awards - Category One
Deadline of application for both awards: Thursday, October 15, 2010 by 5 P.M.

1. Business of the Year Award
2. Asian Vanguard Award

The Chamber Chairman’s Pick For Business Service Excellence Awards - Category Two

1. 2010 Small Business of the Year - (1 winner)
2. 2010 Asian Vanguard Award - (1 winner)
3. 2010 Outstanding Service to Small Virginia Asian Businesses Award -
   (4 winners)

Honorary Awards

1. Outstanding Lifetime International Trade Education Service to Small Businesses -(1 winner)
2. 2010 Leadership Inspiration Award - (1 winner)
3. 2010 Champion of Diversity Award, Individual Commitment Category -
   (1 winner)
4. 2010 Champion of Diversity Award, Corporate Commitment Category –
   (1 winner)

About the Chairman's Pick For Business Service Excellence Award Categories:

Non profit and government sectors organizations that strive for excellence in the past years in supporting activities of the Asian Chamber will have the invaluable opportunity to raise the bar across key aspects of business service. These awards provide organizations with ways to benchmark against top performers in your service sector.

About The Small Business Awards Category

Easy Entry Submission

Submitting an entry provides your company with the opportunity to identify its business core strengths. The two awards represent an excellent opportunity for Asian American companies to gain that competitive advantage by having their achievements recognized while highlighting their best accomplishments.

Businesses are encouraged to nominate someone or self-nominate. Entrants may participate in multiple award categories. However, a separate submission must be submitted for each award category entered.

Conditions of Entry

Any Asian-owned company or organization operating in Virginia regardless of size or industry is eligible to enter the Vanguard and Small Business of the Year Awards. Simply submit your easy nomination form to: aabac@aabac.org

Award Entry and Award Winning Benefits

Winning an Asian Chamber statewide award is an independent endorsement that can be put to good use in a variety of correspondence and communications which in turn will create endless opportunities for maximum publicity, thus heightening further credibility within your industry. So, nominate yourself or nominate a deserving business!

Benefits of receiving an award from the Asian Chamber include the opportunity to:

• Validate your organization and industry success and excellence
• Maximize promotion and revenue growth opportunities
• Promote and publicize your entrepreneurial and professional achievements
• Elevate your business and professional caliber
• Foster new strategic and professional relationship
• Enhance organization 's workforce morale
• Confirm your organization success in supplier diversity
• Gain national & international recognition
• Be recognized in front of a selected audience of senior executives and decision makers

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On Wednesday December 1, 2010, the Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce will be honoring entrepreneurs and other business leaders who are pursuing excellence in their business, making a valuable contribution to Virginia by building America's future and helping the United States compete in the global marketplace.

Sponsorships levels between $10,000 & $1,500 are now available to help you meet your supplier diversity, targeted to the Asian American outreach and marketing goals.

The Virginia Asian Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization. Your sponsorship is 100% tax deductible.