Reader’s Choice Award 2012

Join the International Examiner as we bring the NW APA Reader’s Choice Awards (RCAs) to life!

Thousands of votes were cast recently in over 50 categories including Arts & Entertainment, Food & Drink, Businesses, and People.  A community dinner and ceremony will recognize the best of the Northwest, as voted on by the Asian Pacific American community!

Past and present winners will gather to enjoy 2012 Reader’s Choice-winning restaurant food and entertainment!

The 3rd annual Northwest Asian Pacific American Reader’s Choice Awards

Thursday, December 6, 2012

@ Mount Baker Community Club

2811 Mount Rainier Drive South

Seattle, WA 98144

5:30 – 8 p.m.

Tickets:  $35-students / $50-general / $60-door

Rregistration to buy tickets closes on Wed., Nov. 21

Click HERE to Buy Tickets!

For more information, table captain or sponsorship opportunities, please contact Helen Wing at: events@iexaminer.org or call 206.624.3925 X3.

Our Sponsors:

Presenting Sponsor:

Premier Sponsors:

Union Bank
TDWang Advertising Group
Vulcan, Inc.

Table Sponsors:

NAAAP-Seattle
General Biodiesel
Uwajimaya
King 5 Television
Puget Sound License Agency
Kin On Community Health Care

NORTHWEST APA READER’S CHOICE AWARDS 2012

Arts & Entertainment

  1. Favorite Local Artist: Alan Lau
  2. Favorite Local Author/Writer: Dori Jones Yang
  3. Favorite Local Bookstore: Elliot Bay Book Company
  4. Favorite Local Hip Hop Artist: GOWE (Gifted on West East)
  5. Favorite Local Photographer: Dean Wong
  6. Favorite Northwest Blog: Jagged Noodles

Nightlife & Recreation

  1. Favorite Happy Hour: Bush Garden Restaurant
  2. Favorite Karaoke Hotspot: Bush Garden Restaurant
  3. Favorite Casino to Indulge: Snoqualmie Casino
  4. Favorite Weekend Hangout Spot: International District

Food & Drink

  1. Favorite Vietnamese Restaurant: Green Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant
  2. Favorite Thai Restaurant: Thai Curry Simple
  3. Favorite Indian Restaurant: Cedar’s Restaurant on Brooklyn
  4. Favorite Coffee Shop/Tea House: Panama Hotel Tea & Coffee House
  5. Favorite Bubble Tea Café: Oasis Tea Zone
  6. Best Sushi Restaurant: Maneki Japanese Restaurant
  7. Best Korean BBQ Restaurant: Palace BBQ Korean Bar & Grill
  8. Best Dim Sum: Jade Garden
  9. Favorite Local Chef: Tom Douglas
  10. Favorite Bakery: Fuji Bakery
  11. Favorite Chinese Restaurant: Tea Palace Restaurant & Banquet
  12. Favorite Hole-in-the-Wall Restaurant: Duk Li Dim Sum
  13. Favorite Winery: Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery

People & Places

  1. Favorite Local Journalist: Lori Matsukawa, KING 5 News Anchor and Reporter
  2. Favorite Empowered Youth: Monique Phung
  3. Favorite Mentor: Ron Chew
  4. Favorite Volunteer: Robin Park
  5. Favorite Local Political Figure: City of Seattle Councilmember Bruce Harrell
  6. Favorite Activist or Engaged Citizen: Al Sugiyama, founder and former Executive Director of the Center for Career Alternatives (CCA)
  7. Favorite Philanthropist: Bill Gates
  8. Favorite Entrepreneur/Business Owner: Tomio Moriguchi, Chairman of Uwajimaya
  9. Favorite Local Sports Figure: Félix Hernández, pitcher for Seattle Mariners
  10. Favorite Annual Asian Event You Most Look Forward To: Chinatown International District Dragon Fest
  11. Favorite Northwest Neighborhood: Chinatown/ID
  12. Favorite Executive Director of a Non Profit: Diane Narasaki, Executive Director of Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
  13. Favorite CEO: Yale Wong, CEO and Founder of General Biodiesel
  14. Most Inspirational Speaker: Ron Sims, former King County Executive
  15. Favorite Doctor/Nurse: Dr. Kenneth E. Mayeda, MD

Businesses & Services

  1. Favorite Corporate Giver to Asian American Causes: Boeing
  2. Favorite Mom & Pop Business: Phnom Penh Noodle House
  3. Favorite Health Organization/Business: International Community Health Services (ICHS)
  4. Favorite Community Center: Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS)
  5. Favorite Asian Owned Green Business: General Biodiesel
  6. Favorite API Senior Organization: Kin On Community Health Care
  7. Favorite Professional Association: National Association of Asian American Professionals-Seattle (NAAAP-Seattle)
  8. Favorite API Youth Organization: WAPI Seattle
  9. Favorite Student Group/Association: Filipino American Student Association (FASA sa UW)
  10. Favorite API Media Outlet: International Examiner
  11. Favorite Cultural Preservation Institution: Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
  12. Favorite API Advocacy Organization: OCA of Greater Seattle

Click HERE to Buy Tickets!