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WAC LIGHTING Co-Founder Tai Wang To Receive 2010 Innovative Leadership Award
5.26.10 | New York,NY | WAC Lighting Co-Founder and Vice President Tai Wang will receive
the "2010 Innovative Leadership Award" from The LaGuardia Community
College Foundation on June 1st. The award will be presented at The
Lighthouse at Chelsea Piers in Manhattan. WAC Lighting is a leadin
manufacturer and designer of Responsible Lighting products for a
brighter tomorrow, including track, recessed, undercabinet, monorail and
decorative lighting.
The Innovative Leadership Award distinguishes those who have made significant contributions and advancements to higher education. Ms. Wang, who is an honorary director, is being commemorated for her active involvement with the college and continued support for the Foundation. Along with the Wang family, she has established the WAC Lighting Scholarship at LaGuardia College, which has provided much needed financial support to over 100 students over the years.
“We really wanted to recognize Tai for her help in making the Foundation grow and for providing financial support to our students as well,” said
Angela Wambugu Cobb, Director of Development at LaGuardia.
Gail Mellow, President of the college, will present Ms. Wang with a crystal award from Tiffany & Company.
Ms. Wang's illustrious portfolio of honors and accolades includes Rotary International's Humanitarian Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Asian American Visionary Award.
A colleague commented, "Tai Wang inspires all of us to live with a strong sense of spirit, altruism and joy."
About The LaGuardia Community College Foundation
The Foundation’s Mission is to raise private funds to aid the education of LaGuardia students. Proceeds from the Awards Event will provide integral aid for student scholarships. The Foundation hopes to raise $118,000 in scholarship support for the 2010-2011 academic year. Since 2003, over $2.6 million has been raised and over 1,200 scholarships have been awarded to students.
About WAC Lighting
WAC Lighting's "Responsible Lighting" brand standard reflects the company's contributions to social progress, community involvement, Responsible manufacturing and Green energy saving strategies.
WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530. The website is www.waclighting.com
The Innovative Leadership Award distinguishes those who have made significant contributions and advancements to higher education. Ms. Wang, who is an honorary director, is being commemorated for her active involvement with the college and continued support for the Foundation. Along with the Wang family, she has established the WAC Lighting Scholarship at LaGuardia College, which has provided much needed financial support to over 100 students over the years.
“We really wanted to recognize Tai for her help in making the Foundation grow and for providing financial support to our students as well,” said
Angela Wambugu Cobb, Director of Development at LaGuardia.
Gail Mellow, President of the college, will present Ms. Wang with a crystal award from Tiffany & Company.
Ms. Wang's illustrious portfolio of honors and accolades includes Rotary International's Humanitarian Award, the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, and the Asian American Visionary Award.
A colleague commented, "Tai Wang inspires all of us to live with a strong sense of spirit, altruism and joy."
About The LaGuardia Community College Foundation
The Foundation’s Mission is to raise private funds to aid the education of LaGuardia students. Proceeds from the Awards Event will provide integral aid for student scholarships. The Foundation hopes to raise $118,000 in scholarship support for the 2010-2011 academic year. Since 2003, over $2.6 million has been raised and over 1,200 scholarships have been awarded to students.
About WAC Lighting
WAC Lighting's "Responsible Lighting" brand standard reflects the company's contributions to social progress, community involvement, Responsible manufacturing and Green energy saving strategies.
WAC Lighting is headquartered at 615 South Street, Garden City, New York 11530. The website is www.waclighting.com
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