# Event Details - **Event Name**: 15th Annual Asian Chamber Leadership Awards Gala - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join our signature leadership service awards program where we recognize iconic leaders & celebrate business resilience and successAbout this EventVirginia Asian Chamber of Commerce Virginia Asian FoundationProudly Present:THE 15TH ANNUAL ASIAN CHAMBERLEADERSHIP AWARDS GALA 2025**************CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: BY NOVEMBER 12AsIan American Business Excellence AwardsPresented by Dominion Energy**************DO YOU KNOW....An outstanding Asian American executive making a difference in the Commonwealth of Virginia through business economic success?Now’s your chance to recognize them! Read on below.....**************When? Tuesday December 2, 2025From 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.Where? Jefferson Hotel, 101 West Franklin Street, Richmond, VA, 23220Limited room size and seats. Ticket covers Banquet, business awards, cultural performances, VIP Networking Reception, and full garage parkingEvent Link: https://vaasiangala2025.eventbrite.comBLACK TIE OPTIONAL EVENT.**************Background:Join us at the 15th Annual Leadership Awards Gala presented by Dominion Energy to meet change makers, business executives, industry leaders in infrastructure, construction, manufacturing, technology, finance, retail, health/medical, energy, education, and state and local policy makers as Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce continues to celebrate top leaders and entrepreneurs at the Asian Chamber’s signature iconic on Tuesday December 2, 2025, an event benefiting the Virginia Asian Foundation.The Chamber Gala supports business success and leadership excellence, community sustainability, and cultural heritage.Honorary Guests in past years have included statewide and local AAPI communities, global dignitaries, educators, industry leaders, diplomats, regional economic development leaders, academia, non-profit community leaders - AAPI employee resource group leaders, and the state legislature.**************Call for Nominations: Asian American Business Excellence AwardsPresented by Dominion EnergyDo you know an outstanding Asian American executive making a difference in the Commonwealth of Virginia through entrepreneurial small business economic success? Now’s your chance to recognize them!Are you a successful Asian American owning a small business with a great story and wanting to self-nominate? Our statewide event honors successful Asian owned business executives helping creating jobs and enhancing quality of life.**************Why Being a Small Business Award Winner Matters?Winning a Small Business Award isn’t just an honor — it’s a powerful opportunity to grow your business and your reputation.? Build Credibility: Stand out as a trusted, high-quality business recognized for excellence and leadership.? Get Noticed: Gain valuable publicity through media, events, and community exposure — boosting your visibility and brand.? Open New Doors: Connect with buyers, partners, and investors who can help you grow and expand.? Inspire Your Team: Celebrate your team’s hard work and boost pride, morale, and retention.? Show Your Impact: Demonstrate your commitment to community, diversity, and innovation.**************We are now accepting nominations for the 15th Annual Asan Business Excellence Awards during our 15th Annual Asian Leadership Awards Gala on December 2, 2025 at the historic Five Star Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.Nominations are open through November 12.Interested in submitting your nominations or nominating yourself? Write us directly at: E: mylantran@aabac.org - We will share our Application Form. Method 2: Click for the Google Form**************Award Categories3 Nomination categories: You can nominate someone or nominate yourself for one or more categories:Timeless Impact AwardDistinguished Heritage AwardRetail & Hospitality Growth Award**************Who’s Eligible?Any eligible Asian - American owned- business owners with company headquartered anywhere in Virginia or elsewhere in the U.S.A with local physical office presence in Virginia, can be nominated.Finalists Announced on: November 19 via email.Winners will be celebrated onsite at the Asian Chamber Gala on: December 2 at the Jefferson Hotel.Be recognized. Be celebrated. Be a leader. Nominate your business today for the Virginia Asian Chamber Small Business Awards!NOMINATE AN ASIAN BUSINESS OR NOMINATE YOURSELF TODAY!**************Agenda:5:00 pm to 6:30pm: VIP Networking Reception6:45 pm to 7:20 pm:Cultural expressions- TBAWelcome by Tinh Duc Phan, Chamber Founder & ChairmanRecognition of dignitaries and Sponsors by My Lan Tran, Executive DirectorKeynote Speaker - Bob Blue, Chairman/CEO, Dominion EnergyCultural performances - TBABusiness Awards ProgramCultural performance - TBAAdjournments.*************SUPPORT OUR MISSION! BE A GALA SPONSOR!Thank you for considering a donation to the Virginia Asian Foundation and supporting the work and mission of the Foundation and Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce by purchasing event tickets by November 23.All donation is 100%Tax deductible . Contact us at: mylantran@aabac.orgEvent Link: https://vaasiangala25.eventbrite.com**************Invited & Confirmed Special GuestsKEY NOTE SPEAKER:MR. 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- **A:** 15th Annual Asian Chamber Leadership Awards Gala takes place on Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 02 Dec, 2025 at 08:00 pm at The Jefferson Hotel, 101 West Franklin street, Richmond, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 15th Annual Asian Chamber Leadership Awards Gala? - **A:** 15th Annual Asian Chamber Leadership Awards Gala is organized by Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 15th Annual Asian Chamber Leadership Awards Gala is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Richmond, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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