This annual event, now in its ninth year, is the only forum to highlight the achievements of Asian Americans across the United States. The awards recipients represent a microcosm of the best of Asian American business owners, professionals and corporate executives who are engaged in a wide range of business interests. The Outstanding 50 Asian Americans in Business Award not only recognizes entrepreneurs for their role in driving the U.S. economy, it also provides corporations with the opportunity to honor top Asian American executives within its ranks. Over 500 guests attended the 2009 awards dinner with honorees representing a variety of ethnic Asian backgrounds. The highest award of the evening, The Pinnacle Award, is presented to a person who has reached the top of his or her professional career and is acknowledged as a leader in his or her field.
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF ALL 2009 RECIPENTS.

Nomination Process
Individual entrepreneurs and professionals are encouraged to nominate themselves or to nominate other deserving colleagues; corporations can nominate outstanding employees and corporate participation is expected. Qualification Criteria and Requirements

1. Review Qualification Criteria.
2. Complete and submit the online Nomination Form.
3. Make sure all required fields are filled in.
4. The person being nominated will receive an e-mail advising nomination and will be asked to complete the online Application Form.
5. The person being nominated must complete and submit the online Application Form.
6. The person being nominated will receive an e-mail acknowledging the Application Form has been received.
7. The person being nominated will receive an e-mail advising the whether the application was approved by the Selection Committee.

Submission Deadlines:
Nomination submission deadline: April 17, 2010
Application submission deadline: April 24, 2010

1. Review Qualification Criteria.
2. Complete and submit the online Application Form. Make sure all required fields are filled in.
3. You will receive an e-mail acknowledgement that your Application Form has been received.
4. You will receive an e-mail advising that whether the application was approved by the Selection Committee.

Submission deadline:
Application submission deadline: April 24, 2010

Nomination/Application Criteria and Requirements

A) Entrepreneurs/Professionals

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. To qualify, applicants must be Asian-Americans with successful achievements in the field of business. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

1. Applicant must be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen of Asian descent
2. Applicant must be at least 21 years of age by December 31, 2009
   
3. Applicant's company must be registered in the U.S. and have existed for a minimum of two years as of Dec 31, 2009
   
4. Applicant's company must have had gross sales exceeding $1 million in 2009.
   
5. Applicant must submit a letter from a CPA which specifies your
   1. company type
   2. company name
   3. date of incorporation.
   It must also include a sentence certifying your company's gross income in 2009 exceeds $1 million (you don't need to specify the exact amount).
   
6. Applicant must submit online application by April 24, 2010.
   
7. Approved applicant will be notified by May 1, 2010 and must confirm his/her acceptance of the award and dinner ceremony participation by May 8, 2010.
   
8. Approved applicant is required to attend the June 10, 2010 dinner to receive the award.
   

Each Corporate Sponsor can nominate a deserving senior level Asian American executive for the "Outstanding 50" award program. The Selection Committee defers to the choice of candidate the corporation decides to nominate.

All applications will be reviewed by the Selection Committee. To qualify, the nominees must be Asian Americans with successful achievements in the field of business. In addition, the following requirements must be met:

1. Nominee must be a permanent resident or U.S. citizen of Asian descent
2. Nominee must be at least 21 years of age by December 31, 2009.
3. Nomination can be made online or in writing.
4. Nominee must complete the online Application Form by April 24, 2010.
5. Nominee will be notified on by May 1, 2010 (tentative) and must confirm his/her acceptance
of the award and dinner ceremony participation by May 8, 2010.
6. Approved applicant is required to attend the June 10, 2010 dinner to receive the award.

For all application related inquiries, please contact:
John Wang  212-966-0100 johnwang@aabdc.com
Jessica Kane 212-966-0100 Outstanding50@gmail.com

80 Wall Street, Suite 418
New York, NY 10005

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