NAAAP Boston’s Annual Gala and Awards To Be Held on January 18

Boston, Jan. 9, 2013, — National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) Boston will host its Annual Gala and Awards on Friday, January 18. The Gala is a traditional event by NAAAP Boston to celebrate and honor NAAAP Boston members and sponsors for the continued support to the organizations’ vision and mission to promote the career advancement and leadership development of Asian American professionals in all fields.
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Group picture from NAAAP Boston’s Leadership Forum on September 10, 2012 (photo provided by NAAAP Boston).




The Annual Gala will take place at 7:00 PM at the Villa Victoria Center for Arts at 85 West Newton Street in Boston’s South End (map). The memorable evening will include cocktail hour, an exquisite three-course dinner, a fun and interactive theater show, and most importantly, an award ceremony to recognize five award recipients.

From over 400 NAAAP Boston members, two leaders and three members are selected as this year’s award recipients for their outstanding involvement and contribution to the all-volunteer Asian American organization.

Awards as follows:

NAAAP Boston MVP Award for Leaders: Sang Yoon
NAAAP Boston Leaders Rising Star Award: Wei Wong
NAAAP Boston MVP Award for the Marketing & PR Committee: Wennie Fang
NAAAP Boston MVP Award for the Networking Committee: Christopher Wong
NAAAP Boston MVP Award for the Corporate Relations Committee: William Poon

“The format of the Annual Gala has evolved over the years, but the heart of the event has alwaysbeen the same. This event is NAAAP Boston’s way of recognizing the year’s successes and thanking members and sponsors for their continued support. It’s a celebration of the strength and vivacity in our community,” said Celia Ho, the Co-Director of NAAAP Boston Networking Committee and one of the organizers of the gala.

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About NAAAP Boston

The National Association of Asian American Professionals, Boston Chapter (NAAAP Boston) is the premier leadership organization for Asian professionals in Greater Boston. Founded in 1986, NAAAP Boston is one of the oldest and largest chapters, with over 400 members as of December 2012.




As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to developing and advancing the careers of Asian leaders, NAAAP Boston cultivates professional excellence among its members, connects accomplished professionals for mutual success, engages members in community service, and works with employers in business, nonprofit, and government to recruit, retain, and promote high-achieving individuals. For more information, please visit www.naaapboston.org.

For registration and more information about the annual gala, please check out this link.