Washington, D.C. — The International Leadership Foundation (ILF) will confer its highest honor– the inaugural Organizational Award– on Dr. James Chao (趙錫成博士) and The Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Foundation (趙朱木蘭基金會), as well as present the Inspirational Leader Award to Ms. Angela Chao (趙安吉), Deputy Chairman of the Foremost Group, at ILF’s 16th Annual Awards Gala on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Capital Hilton, Washington, D. C.
ILF is honoring Dr. Chao, The Ruth Mulan Chu Chao Foundation, and Ms. Angela Chao for the family’s pioneering philanthropic leadership, leading the way in Asian American philanthropy and contributing to help other Asian Americans gain greater acceptance in mainstream America. Dr. and Mrs. James S. C. Chao in particular, were philanthropic trailblazers who cultivated a lifelong tradition of giving back to society through generous gifts to their alma maters, as well as many domestic and international educational institutions. Dr. and Mrs. Chao were pioneers and their courageous journey to America over 50 years ago helped to create the increasingly diverse America that we see today.
