FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2024 GAACC Business Awards Presented at Ovation Gala
AUSTIN, Texas – November 20, 2024 The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) presented the 2024 GAACC Business Awards to six area businesses and individuals at the organization’s annual Ovation gala, held at the Hyatt Regency Austin on November 16th. These prestigious recognitions are awarded each year to Asian-owned or Asian-oriented businesses or organizations and to individuals who embody forward-looking growth and prosperity among Greater Austin’s Asian and Asian-American communities.
Nominations were submitted by the GAACC community between September 25th and October 23rd, 2024 for recognitions presented in the Business Awards’ four annual categories. Winners were selected by members of the GAACC’s Ovation Gala Planning Committee and Board of Directors.
The winners of the 2024 GAACC Business Awards are:
- 2024 APA Community Leader of the Year – Ruchi Gagrani
- 2024 Entrepreneur of the Year – Sammy Lam
- 2024 Emerging Business of the Year – A Better Force
- 2024 Business of the Year – Samsung Austin Semiconductor
The recipient of the 2024 GAACC Achievement Award is renowned speaker and creative entrepreneur Jerry Won. This award signifies excellence in business, community engagement, and cultural visibility. The winner is selected by the Ovation Gala Planning Committee.
AAPI community advocate and business leader Clifford K. Chiu was presented with a GAACC Community Impact Award by Board Chair Minh Tran recognizing Chiu for his decades of community service and work in advocacy and economic development.
The annual GAACC Ovation gala celebrates Asian-Pacific American accomplishments across Central Texas. For more information about Ovation 2024: Awaken The Dragon, visit www.ovationgala.org.
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About the Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce (GAACC) engages with members of the Central Texas business community, with governmental entities, and with nonprofit organizations to help drive local economic growth for businesses with ties to or allyship with Asia and Asian Americans. GAACC works to develop Austin’s global business connectivity while promoting regional economic equity for all. To learn more, visit www.austinasianchamber.org.
Media inquiries
Erich Pelletier, Communication & Marketing Manager – Greater Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce: [email protected]