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Roster of Recipients of the Golden Dragon Awards from 2010 through 2017

01 Jan

Congratulations to the recipients of the following Golden Dragon Awards.
Full roster (2010-2017):

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Recipients of the 2017 Golden Dragon Awards Announced

16 Oct

October 16, 2017 – Congratulations to the awardees of the Eighth Annual Golden Dragon Awards.

Golden Dragon Award – Rosen Hotels & Resorts

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Congratulations to the 2016 Golden Dragon Awards Recipients

01 Jan

January 1, 2017 – Congratulations to the awardees of the Seventh Annual Golden Dragon Awards.

Golden Dragon Award:
90.7 WMFE

LaFontaine E. Oliver, president and general manager of 90.7 WMFE, accepted the 2016 Golden Dragon Award on behalf of the station. “I am grateful for the recognition bestowed upon 90.7 WMFE from the Asian American Chamber of Commerce with their Golden Dragon Award,” Oliver said. “It was an honor to accept the award acknowledging the significant positive impact that 90.7 WMFE public radio for Central Florida provides our community. We take seriously our charge to inform and engage Central Floridians.”

Diversity Champion Award:
Tupperware Brands

Golden Hands Award:
Ricky Ly

Rising Stars Award:
Judy Le and Kim Tran of Pearl White Events

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award:
Robert and Teresa Ly of Sus Hi Eatstation

President’s Award:
Ann Catris and Marie Aguilar

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2016 Golden Dragon Awards

01 Oct

GDA Table w Awards

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida cordially invites you to its

SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLDEN DRAGON AWARDS

A Banquet and Awards Show honoring outstanding leadership and initiatives by individuals, small and large businesses, non-profits and governmental agencies

● Saturday, October 1st, 2016
Cocktail Reception and Silent Auction begin at 5:00 PM
Banquet and Awards Show begin at 6:30 PM

● Disney’s Contemporary Resort [Gmap]
Ballroom of the Americas, Second Floor
4600 World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830
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► TICKETS & RESERVATIONS

► FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

► 2016 NOMINATIONS

► PAST AWARD RECIPIENTS (2010-2015)
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Chair: Joed Fabricante, Jr. JFabricante08@yahoo.com
Co-Chairs: Ann Catris Ann.Catris@OrlandoEDC.com and Marie Aguilar maguilar@fit.edu
Title Sponsor: Walt Disney World Resort

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Congratulations to the 2015 Golden Dragon Awards Recipients

05 Oct

October 5, 2015 – Congratulations to the awardees of the Sixth Annual Golden Dragon Awards.

Golden Dragon Award:
Orlando Economic Development Commission

David Fuller (center, President of SunTrust Bank) accepts the 2015 Golden Dragon Award on behalf of the Orlando Economic Development Commission

Diversity Champion Award:
Aurora Realin of The Beacon Network

Aurora Realin of The Beacon Network and Florida Hospital, displays the 2015 Diversity Champion Award. Dr. Bridget Lee (far left), of the Orlando Utilities Commission, is the 2014 Diversity Champion awardee.

Golden Hands Award:
Andrea Eliscu

Andrea Eliscu (left) receives the 2015 Golden Hands Award from last year's awardee, the Hope & Help Center of Central Florida repesented here by Suzanne Meele (right)

Andrea Eliscu (left) receives the 2015 Golden Hands Award from last year’s awardee, the Hope & Help Center of Central Florida represented here by Suzanne Meele (right)

Rising Star Award:
Kathryn Henderson of Orlando Health/Dr. Phillips Hospital

AACC President Gail Rayos (left) presents the 2015 Rising Star Award to Kathryn “Katie” Henderson (right) of Orlando Health/Dr. Phillips Hospital

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award:
Xi Guo and Michael Cho of Impress Ink

Xi Guo (left) and Michael Cho (right), co-founders of Impress Ink, pose with their 2015 Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award

President’s Award:
Glenn Leong

Glenn Leong (right), recipient of the 2015 President's Award, stands with Aurora Realin (left), the 2015 Diversity Champion awardee

Glenn Leong (right), recipient of the 2015 President’s Award and founder of the Golden Dragon Awards, stands with Aurora Realin (left), the 2015 Diversity Champion awardee

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Recipients of the 2014 Golden Dragon Awards Announced at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

19 Oct

October 19, 2014 – Congratulations to the awardees of the Fifth Annual Golden Dragon Awards.

● Golden Dragon Award: Florida Hospital

● Diversity Champion Award: Bridget Lee, Ph.D.

● Ellison S. Onizuka Humanitarian Award:
Carol Wick and Harbor House of Central Florida

● AACC Entrepreneur of the Year Award: Jing Zhou

● Golden Hands Award: Hope & Help Center of Central Florida

● Lifetime Achievement Award: C.T. Hsu

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Announcing the 2014 Golden Dragon Awards

18 Oct

5th Annual GDA Flyer

A look back at The Orlando Ballet’s performance at the 2012 Golden Dragon Awards:

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This event is SOLD OUT. Please check in at the Registration Desk on Saturday, October 18th, for your table and seating assignments. Registration begins at 5:00 PM. Thank you for your support of the Golden Dragon Awards. Read the rest of this entry »

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Golden Dragon Award: 90.7 WMFE

Diversity Champion Award: Tupperware Brands

Golden Hands Award: Ricky Ly

Rising Stars Award: Judy Le and Kim Tran of Pearl White Events

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award: Robert and Teresa Ly of Sus Hi Eatstation

President’s Award: Ann Catris and Marie Aguilar

The Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Central Florida cordially invites you to its

SEVENTH ANNUAL GOLDEN DRAGON AWARDS

A Banquet and Awards Show honoring outstanding leadership and initiatives by individuals, small and large businesses, non-profits and governmental agencies

Golden Dragon Award: Orlando Economic Development Commission

Diversity Champion Award: Aurora Realin of The Beacon Network

Golden Hands Award: Andrea Eliscu

Rising Star Award: Kathryn Henderson of Orlando Health/Dr. Phillips Hospital

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award: Xi Guo and Michael Cho of Impress Ink

President’s Award: Glenn Leong

Golden Dragon Award:
90.7 WMFE

Diversity Champion Award:
Tupperware Brands

Golden Hands Award:
Ricky Ly

Rising Stars Award:
Judy Le and Kim Tran of Pearl White Events

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award:
Robert and Teresa Ly of Sus Hi Eatstation

President’s Award:
Ann Catris and Marie Aguilar

Golden Dragon Award:
Orlando Economic Development Commission

Diversity Champion Award:
Aurora Realin of The Beacon Network

Golden Hands Award:
Andrea Eliscu

Rising Star Award:
Kathryn Henderson of Orlando Health/Dr. Phillips Hospital

Asian Entrepreneurs of the Year Award:
Xi Guo and Michael Cho of Impress Ink

President’s Award:
Glenn Leong