Nelson Huang Receives Leadership Award at 2012 Philippine American Expo

Congratulations to Nelson Huang and all the Awardees of the Philippine American Expo in Los Angeles County. This is the largest gathering of Filipino Americans in California. Special Guests was the Honorable Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the United States of America. Many other dignitaries also attended. Ceremonies were broadcast live on world wide radio links.

The following received awards on September 8, 2012, at the Los Angeles Convention Center:

• Lydia Duro | Rancho Penasquitos, SD

• Regina Ong Garcia | Rolling Hills, CV

• Sherry Hunter | Chula Vista, SD

• Nelson Huang | Diamond Bar, Los Angeles

• Lydia Reyes Loristo | Navajo, SD

NELSON F. HUANG is a business executive and software engineer by profession. Nelson is the founding Chair of the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association - Southern California Regional Headquarters (APAPA SCR) located in the City of Industry The Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs Association (APAPA) was founded by McDonald's magnate CC Yin in 2001 in Sacramento with the mission to promote the advancement of Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Americans through education, active participation and leadership in civic and public affairs. The organization educates the public about public policy and provides opportunities for youth to gain firsthand knowledge and experience in governmental and public affairs

Nelson is one of the main liaisons for Southern California who is instrumental in formulating a task force of Asian Pacific Islander (API's) youth communities to disembark and mentor them to engage in civic and public affairs, helping them to intern in offices of elected officials and being enriched while attending a college or university of their choice. It is a rewarding experience for the youth and the mentors involved.

Nelson Huang is committed to ensuring that the organization continues and planted a seed of fusion in 2011 in San Diego too. The family is in full support of the program that he has committed such as his loving Filipina/Chinese American wife Elizabeth Huang and his children . They have many volunteers who support the program and may the advocacy to educate continue to enrich the lives of all the API's community.

APAPA's Board and members are proud to extend our congratulations to Nelson Huang for this award.  His fine leadership of APAPA's Souther California Region (APAPA-SCR) and community involvement is well recognized.