John Chen Given Global Leader Award
The Honorable Richard Vinroot presided over the 15th Annual Mayor’s International Community Awards (MICA) on Friday, May 18, 2012, at The Westin Charlotte beginning at 7:00 PM. The annual MICA event recognizes the contributions of Charlotte’s international community.
This year, Mayor Anthony Foxx inaugurated the Global Leader Award to recognize Dr. John Chen. As the first Global Leader Award winner, Dr. Chen embodies the spirit of Charlotte’s global significance and displays strong leadership in Charlotte’s international community. He cultivates awareness of the growing diversity of Charlotte through his involvement in the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Crossroads Charlotte and Charlotte E.A.S.T.
The Mayor’s International Community Awards were established 15 years ago as a way to encourage foreign-owned firms to adopt corporate philanthropy as a business practice and to engage locally by giving back to the Charlotte community. The MICA awards are coordinated by the Charlotte International Cabinet in conjunction with the Office of the Mayor. Further information can be obtained by visiting the Charlotte International Cabinet’s website www.CharlotteInternational.org.
This year, Mayor Anthony Foxx inaugurated the Global Leader Award to recognize Dr. John Chen. As the first Global Leader Award winner, Dr. Chen embodies the spirit of Charlotte’s global significance and displays strong leadership in Charlotte’s international community. He cultivates awareness of the growing diversity of Charlotte through his involvement in the Carolinas Asian American Chamber of Commerce, Crossroads Charlotte and Charlotte E.A.S.T.
The Mayor’s International Community Awards were established 15 years ago as a way to encourage foreign-owned firms to adopt corporate philanthropy as a business practice and to engage locally by giving back to the Charlotte community. The MICA awards are coordinated by the Charlotte International Cabinet in conjunction with the Office of the Mayor. Further information can be obtained by visiting the Charlotte International Cabinet’s website www.CharlotteInternational.org.