.: AAPAAN Distinguished Student Awards
AAPAAN and the Office of the Dean of Students work together to identify graduating fourth-year students who have made significant contributions to the Asian Pacific American community at U.Va. The awards will recognize "Service to the APA Community" and "Academic Achievement" and an "Unsung Hero." Recipients are recognized at a reception in April of each year sponsored by the AAPAAN, the Alumni Association and the Fourth Year Class Trustees.
For full consideration, students must be:
* Currently enrolled as a full-time undergraduate student who will graduate in May
* In good academic standing
* Of Asian American or Asian Pacific American descent
Nominations will include a letter of recommendation and a copy of the nominee's resume. Students may be nominated for more than one award.
Service to the Asian Pacific American Community
This student is recognized as a leader in the APA community, though it is not necessary for him/her to have held an office in an APA organization. The student has been active in educating the University community about issues relevant to APA students, demonstrating commitment, initiative and the willingness to collaborate across boundaries. The student has demonstrated courage and a pioneering spirit.
Academic Achievement
This student is someone who has demonstrated achievement in a variety of academic arenas. The student possesses depth and breadth of knowledge in one or more areas and has demonstrated his/her skills in and outside the classroom. S/he has engaged in significant academic research related to his/her area(s) of expertise and has potential to make important contributions to his/her field in the future.
"Unsung Hero"
This student is someone who has worked behind the scenes during his/her time at U.Va. to forward causes important to the APA student community. The student has made significant, though perhaps unrecognized, contributions and has demonstrated courage, diligence, integrity and humility in his/her work.
Nelson S. Chow Award
Awarded to a 4th Year graduating student for outstanding leadership within the Asian Pacific American community and the University of Virginia.
More information to come....
Previous recipients of the APA Distinguished Student Awards.
April 2005
Academic Achievement - Christina Chen
Service to the APA Community - Melissa Delima
"Unsung Hero" - Enrico Castillo
Nelson S. Chow Award - Douglas Lee
April 2004
Academic Achievement - Shan Wu
Service to the APA Community - Janice Gumera
"Unsung Hero" - Lawrence Gonzalez
Nelson S. Chow Award - Dan Din
April 2003
Academic Achievement - Ryan McCarthy
Service to the APA Community - Betty Yu
"Unsung Hero" - Joy Tongsri
Nelson S. Chow Award - Joy Tongsri
April 2002
Academic Achievement - Sam Le
Service to the APA Community - Lily Yang, Ray Caro, Jennifer Na
"Unsung Hero" - Mark Serrano, Angela Gaw
Nelson S. Chow Award - Janis Millete
April 2001
Academic Achievement - Stephanie Hsu
Service to the APA Community - Jennifer Abastillas
"Unsung Hero" - Umakant Kori
Nelson S. Chow Award - Stephanie Hsu
April 2000
Academic Achievement - Pooja Sukhwani
Service to the APA Community - Vishal Patel
"Unsung Hero" - Andrea Young, Kathryn Whigham
Nelson S. Chow Award - Andrea Young
April 1999
Nelson S. Chow Award- Yen Ling Shek
April 1998
Nelson S. Chow Award - Marissa Valencia
April 1997
Nelson S. Chow Award - Christel Villarivera
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