IRWINDALE, CA – Southern California Edison (SCE) hosted its fifth annual Asian-American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration on May 7 at the utility’s Customer Technology Application here.India Journal
More than 500 people attended this year’s program, including community members, business leaders, elected officials, and SCE employees and executives. With the theme, “Asian Fusion: Energy & Entrepreneurship,” SCE highlighted the entrepreneurial spirit of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders and the company’s commitment to helping its business and residential customers save energy, money and the environment.
“SCE is proud to share more than a century worth of growth and partnership with the diverse customers we serve,” said Lynda Ziegler, Senior Vice President, SCE Customer Service. “We are pleased to honor the accomplishments of a noteworthy corporate leader, a family-owned business, and a community leader from the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community.”
SCE presented the Leadership Award to William Wang, CEO of VIZIO, Inc., a Taiwanese-American businessman and visionary who built a digital television empire. The Corporate Award was given to Huy Fong Foods, a successful family-owned business that produces a popular line of sauces with broad cultural appeal. The United Cambodian Community received the Community Service Award for its commitment and dedication to serving the Cambodian-American community in Southern California.
To highlight SCE’s commitment to maximizing opportunities for women, minorities, and disabled-veteran business enterprises, the company also gave awards to diverse suppliers DT Graphics and APR Consulting. The event also addressed SCE’s dedication to partnering with Asian-American community organizations to better serve the needs of this diverse group.
In addition, SCE CEO Al Fohrer spoke about the importance of supplier diversity, and U.S. District Judge Ronald Lew delivered the keynote address. Special guest Yakout Mansour, President and CEO of California Independent System Operator Corporation (California ISO), also made remarks. Ted Chen, NBC4 television news anchor, served as master of ceremonies.
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