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Award Nominations
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We're proud of our members, and we know you are too. Nominating individuals and businesses for awards is a great way to recognize the difference they make in their communities and industries. As a way to showcase our members and the Asian Pacific American business community, we encourage you to consider nominating those who deserve recognition. Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce (APACC) is honored to nominate our members as well.
APACC Award Categories
APACC's Minority Business Advocate Award
Asian Pacific American Chamber of Commerce recognizes those who advocate on behalf of Asian Pacific American business owners, and other minority business owners, as well as veterans, and women business owners. Individuals who have fulfilled a commitment to the advancement of Asian Pacific American, minority, veteran, or women business ownership may be nominated.
The nominee must fulfill one of the following criteria
- Efforts to increase business and financial opportunities for minorities.
- Legal, financial, or managerial assistance provided to enhance minority business ownership.
- Voluntary efforts to strengthen the role of minority business owners within the community.
- Advocacy of the minority-owned business community as a whole.
The deadline for nominations is early February.
Other Award Categories
Michigan's Most Valuable Professionals, Entrepreneurs, & Millennials - MVP Awards by Corp!
Through their careers, community involvement, and passion, these individuals are making our state a better place to live and work. MVP honorees are deserving members of the community who are creating job opportunities, driving economic growth, nurturing community advancements, or leading successful companies.
The deadline for nominations is July 8, 2023.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Michigan Salute to Diversity Awards by Corp!
Michigan's rich diversity and multiculturalism drive creativity and innovation in business. Corp! has recognized companies and leaders who champion diversity initiatives and achievements within their organization or the community.
The deadline for nominations is August 14, 2023.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Best of MichBusiness Awards
The Best of MichBusiness Awards celebrates the programs and companies making our state a great place to live and work. Nominations are accepted from everyone interested in giving credit where credit is due. This year’s categories rise above the traditional awards program to spotlight the unsung workplace heroes and the companies disrupting the status quo. Bring them the attention they deserve with a Best of MichBusiness Award! Nominees are Michigan based Businesses and Organizations that have seen company growth over the last 6 months. These honorees have pivoted their business model, grown in size of employees, locations, or revenue, or have created a new platform for their business to thrive.
The deadline for nominations is September 30, 2023.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Best and Brightest Company to Work For In The Nation
The Best and Brightest programs celebrates organizations that demonstrate the spirit of Igniting Greatness in Companies and their People.
Participation provides return on investment with advanced reporting, yearlong education, and indispensable tools and resources. The Best and Brightest community fosters an environment of creative thinking, collaboration and sharing of best practices.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Best and Brightest Leadership Teams
Identifying those who exemplify motivation and effective management, inspiration and ambition, reward and acknowledgment, as well as those prioritizing both people and performance.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Best and Brightest CEOs
Highlighting chief executives who demonstrate success in their executive leadership, brand credibility, their ability to mentor and inspire, and who exercise effective communications.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Dbusiness Magazine's "30 In Their Thirties"
Dbusiness magazine is currently accepting nominations for its "30 In Their Thirties" editorial program, scheduled for the May/June 2024 issue. The initiative aims to recognize and highlight accomplished business leaders in the metro Detroit area who are in their 30s as of May 1, 2024. The focus is on individuals making significant contributions to their companies, industries, and organizations. Nominations are open to candidates employed in executive roles within private businesses, corporations, hospitals, and universities in the five-county region of Oakland, Wayne, Macomb, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties.
The deadline for nominations is February 5, 2024, and anyone is eligible to nominate, with the restriction that a single individual cannot nominate the same candidate more than once.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Dbusiness Magazine's "Powered by women"
DBusiness magazine, Detroit’s Premier Business Journal, is soliciting nominations for “Powered By Women.” This exciting editorial program, set to appear in the July/August 2024 issue, will identify and recognize female business leaders in metro Detroit who are moving their respective companies, industries, and organizations forward.
The deadline for nominations is April 8, 2024, and anyone is eligible to nominate, with the restriction that a single individual cannot nominate the same candidate more than once.
To have APACC nominate you or your company for this award or other awards, contact Duc Nguyen Abrahamson at (248) 430-5855 or email her here.
Hour Detroit's Best of Detroit
The Best of Detroit readers’ poll is your chance to recognize your favorite spots to shop, dine, drink, and more. The winners will be featured in the June 2024 issue of Hour Detroit magazine.
The deadline to submit your vote is March 15, 2024.
2024 Governor's Service Awards
The Governor presents these prestigious awards to recognize individuals and organizations for their tremendous volunteer and philanthropic efforts.
The award ceremony is an inspirational event that acknowledges the valuable and important contribution of volunteering and giving to the social, cultural, economic, and environmental well-being of Michigan communities. It pays tribute to those whose efforts inspire and promote the spirit of volunteerism and giving through their exemplary endeavors.
We encourage you to tell the story of those who are doing incredible things!Nominations are due April 30.
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