The 2011 Asian American Pioneers
Social Entrepreneurs
Every year, the Northwest Asian Weekly Foundation presents an event that recognizes Asian American pioneers in a certain field, people who are passionate trailblazers in their careers, who are paving the way for the next generation. This year's theme is social entrepreneurship. For $65, there will be a multi-course dinner and awards ceremony. (Note: After Sept. 25, tickets will be $70. On Oct. 1, tickets will be $85 for walk-ins.) There will be a pre-dinner cocktail hour. There will be an awards portion during dinner where pioneers come onstage to accept their award. The dress is business to semi-formal.
- Giving back: the secret to the successes of Pioneers in Social Entrepreneurship
- Kenichi Uchikura: A software publishing visionary
- Sid and Dan Ko: Loyalty to the Asian American community goes around and comes around
- Kenny Lee: Korean Community leader instrumental in bringing non-stop flight to Seoul from Seattle
- Kelly Ogilvie: An innovative, outside-the-box entrepreneur
- Albert Shen: Business owner ties community service with commerce
- Yale Wong: Generating positive energy for a brighter future
- Michael Son Pham: A businessman with a passion for helping kids
- Bert and Josie Golla: Dynamic leaders for Filipinos, locally and abroad
- John Kwak: A not-yet-ready-to-retire business owner and Korean community leader
- Duc Tran: A savvy business owner who saw opportunity and took it
- Sheila Burrus: A leader who helps Filipino community
- Phyllis Wise, first Asian American president of the UW, maintains a passion for science
- PIONEER: Former Harborview Board of Trustees president reflects on a life of ‘firsts’
- Paul a hidden gem at Seattle Children’s Hospital
- October 2011 (12)
- October 2010 (13)