For the very first time, Royal Salute, one of the most coveted and admired luxury spirit brands in the world, will honor one deserving individual from the Asian American community with their Mark of Respect Award. This award will be presented at Audrey Magazine & KoreAm Journal’s Unforgettable 2014, a celebrity-studded event dedicated to honoring Asian American achievements within the past year. This awards and entertainment gala will take place Friday, December 5th at the Legendary Park Plaza Hotel.
“As Royal Salute aspires to always begin where others end, our extension of the international Mark of Respect Award to the U.S. is our way of continuing Royal Salute‘s tradition of paying tribute and honoring leaders in the Asian community here in the U.S.,” said Wayne Hartunian, Vice President, Scotch & Cognac, Pernod Ricard USA. “The brand will continue to celebrate inspirational leaders that exemplify the highest level of excellence in to their respected fields and community.”
The Mark of Respect Award winner will be chosen by an esteemed selection committee comprised of three individuals who are also leaders and notable names in the Asian/ Asian American community.
·Stewart Kwoh, founding President and Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice
·Lisa Ling, television journalist, best known as host of “This is Life with Lisa Ling”
·James Ryu, Publisher of KoreAm Journal and Audrey Magazine
Earlier this month, Royal Salute held an exclusive dinner at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills to launch the Mark of Respect Award. The dinner allowed attendees to meet and greet with the selection committee and discover why Royal Salute carries such a legacy.
The recipient of Royal Salute’s Mark of Respect Award will be announced soon. Be sure to keep an eye out for updates on the performers, award recipients and honored guests who will make an appearance at this year’s Unforgettable!
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