FAQ

 

  • The Awards Gala will take place on April 3, 2023 at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

  • The A-List Awards, builds on Ascend’s recognition of Pan-Asian business leadership. The Ascend A-List Awards give visibility to the contributions of accomplished and impactful business leaders, elevating their profiles within their companies, their industries and their communities while spotlighting the business case for the continuous pipeline of Pan-Asian talent across North America. Proceeds from the event benefit Ascend Foundation's programs and initiatives.

  • Ascend seeks to recognize leaders who have demonstrated Professional Achievement & Community Advancement and meet several of the following criteria:

    • Pan-Asian leader who has contributed significant impact to his/her industry

    • Leader with record of service to the Pan-Asian community

    • Leader with demonstrated commitment to the development and advancement of Pan-Asians in the workplace

    • Senior level Pan-Asian executive who is the CEO or within three levels from the Enterprise-wide CEO of a Fortune 1000/Global 500 corporation or equivalent

    • Pan-Asian executive currently serving on the Board of Directors of a Fortune 1000/Global 500 corporation or equivalent

    • Notable Pan-Asian who is either an entrepreneur; a partner at a top-tier professional services firm; a thought leader; an academic leader; an innovator; an investor or a philanthropist

    The nomination form for 2023 A-List is now closed.

  • Aligned with Ascend's mission of professional and leadership advancement, the award recipients are selected for their contributions for the advancement of others in their industries or communities as well as their professional achievements or philanthropic endeavors.

  • To learn more about the Ascend A-List Awards and for sponsorship opportunities, please email helen.lee@ascendleadership.org.

  • Ascend Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit Pan-Asian organization that is related to Ascend Inc., the premier professional organization dedicated to enabling its members, corporate partners and the professional Pan-Asian community to leverage the leadership and global business potential of Pan-Asian professionals worldwide. The Foundation: supports initiatives, campaigns, and scholarships to support the Pan-Asian community; and conducts research and provides thought leadership to enable Pan-Asians to become better leaders, innovators, role models and catalysts for work place and societal change.

    Ascend adopted a 5-Point Action Agenda to: Promote Inclusion, Raise Awareness, Denounce Bias, Support Communities and Give Donations. To accelerate the tenets of the agenda, the Foundation’s Impact Fund has funded advocacy, allyship, education and mobilization campaigns, programs and initiatives.

  • Guests are encouraged to dress in Black Tie or Asian Festive.

  • Delta Air Lines is offering a special discount for the A-List. The eligible travel dates are March 24 – April 2, 2023, and the eligible airports are JFK and LGA. To book your flight, please click here or call Delta Meeting Network at 800-328-1111 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (ET) and refer to Meeting Event Code NY28K.

  • Ascend has blocked a limited number of rooms at The Plaza in New York City at the preferential rate of $645++. Reservation must be made by March 3, 2023, or until inventory is sold out, in order to qualify for Ascend's group rate. Secure your room by booking online here or calling hotel reservation at 888-240-7775 and quoting "Ascend A-List Awards Gala.”

    Other nearby hotels include Mandarin Oriental, NY Hilton Midtown, and Park Hyatt New York.

  • The safety of our guests is paramount to Ascend. Masks are optional, but please note that there will be over 400 guests at the event. Ascend will monitor the evolving nature of COVID and adjust the guidance accordingly.