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Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards 2025
October 25, 2025 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
(CDT)
Description
Come join us in celebrating over 35 years serving the Greater Houston Area. Each year, The Asian Chamber recognizes companies and individuals who have impacted our community at large. The event unites the Asian business community to celebrate excellence in leadership, business, and community impact within the greater Houston area.
ACC Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards 2025 The Post Oak Hotel at Uptown Houston 1600 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027 Saturday, October 25, 2025
5:30 PM Registration Begins
6:00 PM Cocktail Hour/ VIP Reception
7:00 PM Award Program Begins
9:00 PM After Party with Live Band
Attire: Black Tie – Optional
Speakers:
Mona Dexter, VP, Military & Veteran Affairs, Connectivity & Platforms at Comcast
The Honorable Donald Cravins, Jr., Former Deputy Secretary of Commerce and CEO of the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC)
Ruth N. López Turley, PhD, Director, Kinder Institute for Urban Research
Chiling Tong, National ACE CEO
Gigi Lee, Chief of International Affairs, City of Houston on behalf of Mayor John Whitmire
Omair Tariq, CEO and Co-Founder, Cart.com
The 2025 Spirit of Entrepreneurship Awards Honorees:
Entrepreneur of the Year – Omair Tariq, CEO and Co-Founder, Cart.com
Enterprise of The Year – AOI Corporation
Corporate Champion Award – Wells Fargo
Community Ambassador Award – Houston Asian American Archive @ Chao Center for Asian Studies
Gala Committee Chairs – Yusi Cheng, Sam Chang, Rafi Rizvi
Auction Chair – Washington Ho
Host Committee –
Albert & Anne Chao
Cadence Bank
Fan Chen
Gencare Hospice
Gordon Quan
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Interactive College of Technology
Lisa Lai
National ACE
By attending you will be immersed in joining the various business leaders in our city. Connect with those who stand united in elevating our economy and supporting Asian-owned Businesses.
By attending you will be immersed in joining the various business leaders in our city. Connect with those who stand united in elevating our economy and supporting Asian-owned Businesses.
