During the WWAAC Awards, the NAAAP Convention launched the NAAAP 100 Leadership Award to two Honorees who embody the spirit and practice of NAAAPs vision and mission - and are role models for all Asians. Scott Oki – entrepreneur, venture capitalist, philanthropist, and community activist was awarded the first NAAAP 100 Leadership Award. David Lum – director of Motorola’s Asia/Pacific division in the U.S. and Singapore, and President of the Asian business Council within Motorola was presented the 2^nd NAAAP 100 Leadership Award.

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.

The WWAAC Selection Committee is currently taking nominations for the 2009 WWAAC Awards. Send nominations and nominee bios to wwaac@sachikoto.com

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