亚裔传统表彰 华裔贡献良多(多图)

今年第十届亚裔传统奖颁奖典礼昨天九月十四日在本市滨海大道的万豪大酒店隆重举行。颁奖典礼宴开50席,高朋满座,气氛热烈。与往届不同的是,各族裔代表不仅来自本地,还有来自南加州、北加州和德州、马里兰州等各地。重要来宾有:国会议员Juan Vargas、Scott Peters、美国平等委员会委员Betty Yee (余淑婷、华裔)、圣地亚哥区检察官Bonnie Dumanis、圣地亚哥县最高行政长官Ron Roberts、郡监管Dave Reborts、橙县议员和县检察长Chris Phan、圣地亚哥加大校长Pradeep Khosla ,以及亚太裔各侨社领袖或代表。传统奖颁奖典礼还收到了美国海军上将Jonathan Greenert、国会议员Susan Davis、Juan Vergas、Scott Peters、圣地亚哥郡检察院Bonnie Dumanis、郡政府长官Ron Roberts、Dave Roberts等的祝贺信。

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今第十届届亚裔传统颁奖典礼上出现了好几位重量级的华裔嘉宾:生物工程学家、生物力学家,生物力学的创始人,生物医学工程的奠基人,被称为“生物工程之父” 的冯元桢教授;加大圣地牙哥分校惠特克生物医学工程研究院院长、美国科学院工程院、医学院、艺术和自然科学院,中国科学院五项院士的钱煦教授,圣地亚哥州立大学语言学系主任、孔子学院院长刘丽容教授、米拉玛社区学院院长唐钊博士;以及驻洛杉矶经文办事处处长周庆龙,秘书陈进益、侨务委员付家康、圣地亚哥中国人协会会长金华、重庆同乡会会长彭应吉、著名侨领徐惠宝、郑莉蓉、张鹤湘、张海燕、董克刚、沈善普、李岘、邢彬、庄绍文、金莉莉、万培娟等。两位著名华裔科学家:钱煦院士和刘丽容博士任本届颁奖典礼共同主席。

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著名华裔社会活动家、侨领、资深注册财务会计师郑莉蓉女士在本届颁奖典礼上成为最多奖项获得者,同时荣获社区特别贡献奖等七个奖项,以表彰她在协助和促进亚太裔参政,及社区经济发展作出的重要贡献(请看附件七个奖项介绍),郑莉蓉发言表示会继续努力为社区作出更多贡献。典礼上还给加大圣地亚哥新晋校长Rradeep Khosla博士颁发了特别表彰奖,给著名慈善家社會活動家Dennis Avery 颁发了多元文化贡献先锋奖。其它获奖的华裔团体和个人有: Dr. William 曾(医疗健康奖)、Marcella 李(新聞主播奖)、Cady Mariano 李(十岁)、刘兴坚(表演艺术娱乐奖)。

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每年一届的亚裔传统奖颁奖活动由亚裔传统协会(The Asian Heritage Society)、亚裔文化商务杂志(ASIA, The Journal of Culture & Commerce)举办,旨在庆贺和纪念亚裔作出的贡献和取得的成绩,体现多元化和包容性、以优良的亚裔传统精神激励下一代,为社会造福。今年的亚裔传统奖分别按商企、教育、科技、创新、公共卫生、医疗健康等领域共安排了九类奖项,参加传统奖评选被公众提名的共有68个团体和个人,分别由华、越、日、菲、韩、老、柬、印度、印尼、 泰、以及夏威夷、波利尼西亚等太平洋岛国的族裔构成;他们中有教师、医生、律师、科学家、艺术家、企业家、传媒工作者、工程师、作家等等。昨日的颁奖典礼 先后公布了从各组类别中经公众提名,广泛票选并最后以最高票数产生的亚裔传统奖获奖人和获奖团体名单。

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在颁奖典礼过程中,人们还给快到95高龄的冯元桢教授祝寿;华裔书法家周斌当场演示中国的书法,其中一幅“寿”字赠给了冯元桢教授;另外三幅作品当场被与会嘉宾分别以$500~$800一幅的价格购买走。各族裔的文艺爱好人士纷纷进入舞池表演庆贺典礼召开的民族歌舞;兴坚舞蹈学校学生 Cady Mariano 李等四名华裔小姑娘表演了舞蹈《鱼儿》、《美丽的印度姑娘》,特别当四名小姑娘表演印度舞时,其形神兼备的精彩表演令在场不少印裔嘉宾感到惊讶和感动,全场掌声和喝彩声此起彼伏,拍照的人们围满舞台一周。(圣地亚哥华文网 SanDiegoChinesePress.com)

本届亚裔传统特别贡献奖获奖者,华裔社会活动家、侨领、资深注册财务会计师郑莉蓉女士共荣获的七个获奖介绍:

1. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community by Juan Vargas, member of congress on behalf of Congress of the United States, .
2. 1. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community by Jim Vorgas member of congress on behalf of Congress of the United States, .
3. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for receiving special commendation from the Asian Heritage Society for Community Service by Scott Peters Member of congress US house of Representatives CA 52th District,
4. . Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for receiving special commendation from the Asian Heritage Society for Community Service by Susan Davis Member of Congress on behalf of Congress of the United States
5. Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition in honor of servicing the Community Service Award from Asian Heritage Society by David, member of Congress on behalf of the United State,
6. Recognition from State Board of Equalization First District Resolution, Julia Cheng, In honor and recognition of your outstanding leadership and commitment to serving as a trusted resource for individuals, companies, and families investing their money safely and efficiently, most notably as founder of Julia Cheng Wealth Management and Estate Planning, and in deep appreciation of your dedication to championing Asian and Pacific Islander American Culture and contribution to Society.
Congratulation on receiving a Community Commendation for your work on behalf of the Asian Heritage Society on this occasion of its 10th Annual Asian Heritage Society gala, and best wishes for continued success by Betty Yee, member First District State Board of Equalization.
7. Asian Heritage Award by Asian Heritage Society for Exemplary Community Service on behalf of the Asian Heritage Society.