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The Star Thrower award recognizes and appreciates the contributions of Americans, especially Asian and Pacific American women throughout our country.
Individuals selected for the Star Thrower Award have demonstrated extraordinary leadership. Criteria for the award include ability to reach out and make things happen; demonstrate significant impact upon Asian Pacific American women and the community; unique accomplishments and commitment in the face of barriers and adversity; personal dedication; and personal effectiveness.
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The Star Thrower Award was presented at the 2001 Seattle Summit to (L to R) Congressman Robert Underwood, Esther Silver-Parker, Mamie Moy, Dr. Ruby Inouye, AhQuon McElrath and Linda Mabalot. Read each of their inspiring stories here. |
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The Star Thrower Award was presented at the 1998 L.A. Summit to Beulah Quo, actress and producer; Gloria Rodriguez, President and Founder of MAPA Development Resources Inc. and MAPA Communications Inc.; Roger H. Sublett, Program Director of the KNLP (Kellogg National Leadership Program) , W.K. Kellogg Foundation; and Connie Rath, Vice Chairman and Chief of Human Resources, The Gallup Organization and the Gallup Leadership Institute.
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Adrienne Pon, Former Chair of APAWLI Board of Trustees, Director of External Affairs for Pacific Bell/SBC and 1997 Star Thrower honoree Dr. Setsuko Nishi in Washington D.C.
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John M. Meadows, Former Director of Corporate Relations, Coors Brewing Company of Golden, accepting APAWLI's Corporate Citizen of the Year Award in 1997 at the Washington D.C. summit.
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