 
This month, we will be celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. And I'm glad to tell you that both Union Bank of California and KCET are partnering once again for the 5th Annual Local Hero of the Year Awards. This awards celebration will honor five local individuals of Asian Pacific American descent for their significant contributions in the arts, business, community activism, social services and education. These outstanding men and women represent the spirit, courage and generosity of a culture that has become an integral part of the Southland community, inspiring others with their charitable deeds. The honorees are:
- Beau Sia, Poet-Honoree for the Arts
- Tony Yip, President of J.T. Bonn, Inc.-Honoree for Business
- Curtis Chin, Founder and Board Member, Asian Pacific Americans for Progress-Honoree for Community Activism
- Bill H. Seki, Chairman, BOD, Go For Broke National Education Center-Honoree for Education
- Ms. Hemlata Momaya, Executive Director, Bal Jagat Children's World, Inc.-Honoree for Social Services
You'll get to learn more about these heroes through video profiles airing on KCET throughout the month, as well as read about them on the KCET Online Magazine. In addition, KCET will be broadcasting programs that exemplify the rich history and legacy of the Asian Pacific American culture. So please tune in to KCET and help us celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
Sincerely,
George Tanaka
Vice President/Diverse Markets Segment Manager, Union Bank of California
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