Asia Society Washington Awards Dinner
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
The Ritz-Carlton
1150 22nd Street, NW
Washington, DC
6:15 pm: Reception
7:15 pm: Dinner
Public Policy Award
Admiral Mike Mullen, Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff, on behalf of the Armed Forces and in recognition of his long-standing and outstanding contributions to the defense, security and stability of the United States. Over the years, he has played a leading role in overseeing the operation of America’s military forces in Asia and military-to-military relationships in the region as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
International Business Honoree
Dan Kong, Chairman of CITIC Group, in recognition of his remarkable accomplishments and unprecedented success in developing the CITIC Group’s large multinational presence with 44 subsidiaries located across the Asia Pacific region and North America. CITIC has made a significant contribution to China’s economic development and has established a strong corporate reputation for CITIC both domestically and internationally. CITIC is now one of the largest companies in China.
Global Leadership Honoree
John Chambers, Chairman & CEO of Cisco Systems, in recognition of his role in propelling Cisco into a successful international firm that provides a comprehensive range of innovative technological services and communication solutions in the Asia-Pacific region, as well as its significant philanthropic activities in China and India, particularly in education and healthcare.
Humanitarian Service Honoree
Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, State Minister of Women and Children Affairs of Bangladesh, in recognition of her role as a leader in advocating the elimination of violence against women and mainstreaming women’s empowerment and employment in Bangladesh. She is also a lawyer by profession who has long committed herself to support human rights.
For more information, contact Russell Ruark at 202-414-2808.
SUPPORTERS
Underwriter - $50,000
His Highness Sheikh Hamad Bin Al-Thani
(Emir of the State of Qatar)
Sponsors - $30,000
Grega Gustafson Daly
Benefactors - $20,000
Chevron
Henrietta Holsman Fore
Hutchison Whampoa Ltd.
Lockheed Martin
Contributors - $10,000
Bechtel
CISCO Systems
The Coca-Cola Company
Honeywell
McLarty Associates
Michael Gaughan
Mitsubishi International Corporation