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Thank you for your continuing participation in the AAPI Advancement Award selection process! As a reminder, this is a biennial award given to a current UVA faculty member in recognition of his\/her contributions towards greater understanding and appreciation of Asian culture or Asian-American relations. The faculty member who secures the highest number of votes will be presented with a special gift, accompanied by a monetary prize of $1,000. This sum will be at the faculty member\u2019s discretion and can be utilized to further their endeavors within the Asian community.<\/p>\n

Below are the four candidates in the running. Please click on the image below to read more about the nominees<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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We appreciate your enthusiastic response to our recent request for nominations, and we are now asking you to help us select the award recipient with your vote! Please use this link to cast your vote<\/a> by March 8.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We will introduce this year\u2019s recipient at an award ceremony held at the Hunter Smith Band Building on Saturday, April 25, 2026, as part of the annual AAPAAN Asian Alumni Weekend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

We are super excited to be able to present the AAPI Advancement Award at a time of transformative changes in Asian-American relations. Please help us make this event a success with your support \u2013 and vote!<\/p>\n

Cast Your Vote!<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Thank you for your continuing participation in the AAPI Advancement Award selection process! As a reminder, this is a biennial award given to a current UVA faculty member in recognition of his\/her contributions towards greater understanding and appreciation of Asian culture or Asian-American relations. 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