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Tag: Shoong Yin Award

A large group of smiling people stand on stage in an auditorium.

May 22, 2023

Asian American and Pacific Islanders share wisdom for advancing workforce development

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community celebrated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a special program and discussion panel at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Operations Center May 18. The program was sponsored by the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity and the Asian/Pacific American Employment Program.

Event guest speaker being presented a memento of appreciation by two members of DLA Land and Maritime command staff.

May 30, 2019

Columbus Federal Defense Community celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Federal employees at DSCC celebrated the history and diversity of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders during their annual heritage event on the installation May 22. The program included the Shoong Yin award ceremony and a presentation from keynote speaker Christina Young, director of the Office of Small Business Programs. This year’s theme for the nationally recognized federal program was “Unite Our Mission by Engaging Each Other,” a continuation of the “Unite” series, focused on leadership and engagement to advance the AAPI community.