2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Leaders & Legends Honorees Announcement Posted By: Wednesday, June 25, 2008   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contacts: Brad Baldia (215) 715-3046 brad_baldia@naaap.org Leland Cheung (617) 230-9800 Leland_cheung@naaap.org WWAAC Announces its 2009 Honorees at NAAAP National Convention in Los Angeles The Who’s Who in Asian American Communities is proud to announce two new changes to its 3rd Annual WWAAC program. The WWAAC Leaders and Legends awards show will be the grand finale of the National Association of Asian American Professionals’ (NAAAP) 22nd Annual Convention in Los Angeles in August. Secondly, the WWAAC Award show will be televised and aired to an estimated 15-million homes across the nation. On Saturday, August 23rd - the WWAAC Leaders and Legends awards show will showcase and recognize the accomplishments of dedicated and successful Asians who serve as role models in the community. 2009 Who’s Who in Asian American Communities Leaders & Legends Honorees Elaine L. Chao Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor Richard A. Chow-Wah Vice President of Powertrain Manufacturing Chrysler, LLC Greg Chun Composer Bill Imada Chairman and CEO I-W Group, Inc The Hon. Daniel K. Inouye United States Senator State of Hawaii Mr. Wallace Tsuha Chairman and CEO Saturn Electronics & Engineering, Inc. For over one hundred fifty years, Asian Americans have made enormous contributions to the prosperity and success of this great nation. While there are many different Who’s Who organizations recognizing outstanding members of our society, very few, if any, focus on the prominent Asian Americans who have been our role models for success, great contributors to our community and to the nation, and distinguished figures in their own professions. The WWAAC committee is a group of Asian Americans dedicated to honoring successful Asians who serve as leaders and role models in their respective communities. The purpose of the WWAAC Committee is to recognize the accomplishments of these leaders, publicize their achievements, and promote the Asian American community into mainstream America. Unlike other Who’s Who organizations – membership to the distinguished and elite WWAAC Leaders and Legends program cannot be purchased. As recipients of the exclusive WWAAC award, Honorees must pass rigid scrutiny, fulfill numerous obligations, and possess outstanding accomplishments. It is the WWAAC Committee’s goal to once again include only those distinguished Asian Americans who meet the required standards. About NAAAP: The National Association of Asian American Professionals (NAAAP) is the largest volunteer-based 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that cultivates, supports, and promotes Asian American leaders through professional development, community service, and networking. Growing into our 25th year, NAAAP now spans over 25 metropolitan regions across North America. www.naaap.org www.naaapconvention.org # # #