Asia Pacific Community Fund is seeking young volunteers and organisations to award

Seeking Nominations for Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy!

The Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) and Asian Americans/ Pacific Islanders in Philanthropy (AAPIP) are seeking nominations for young individuals and organizations that have exemplified outstanding support for the Asian Pacific Islander community through their leadership and philanthropic efforts. Know someone that fits that description? Make a nomination for the 3rd Annual 2011 Emerging Leaders in Philanthropy Awards today!


Awards
Individual Awards

* Distinguished Leader in Philanthropy (Ages 18-24)
* “Russell Sakaguchi” Distinguished Leader in Philanthropy (Ages 25-35)

Leaders hold a vital position in motivating and inspiring others in the community. This award is given to an individual who has stood out as a strong and effective leader within an organization and whose volunteer philanthropic activities have helped to further the Asian Pacific Islander community in the greater Los Angeles area. Philanthropic activities may include raising funds for community causes/programs, contributing one’s own resources to help those in need and leading others to participate in such activities.
*One individual will be awarded per age category.
The “Russell Sakaguchi” Award recipient will also receive a $500 grant award to be given to a community organization serving the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the greater Los Angeles area. The organization must be a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization in good standing.
Organizational Awards

* Community Excellence Award (Collegiate)
* Community Excellence Award (Post-Grad/Professional)

Student and professional organizations provide a major avenue in getting people involved, informed and linked to a network of social support. This award is given to an organization that has displayed a continuous history of philanthropy and leadership to further the Asian Pacific Islander community in greater Los Angeles area. Philanthropic activities may include raising funds for community causes/programs, contributing one’s own resources to help those in need and leading others to participate in such activities.
*One organization will be awarded per category.

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