Volunteer of the Year – Chinese Heritage Foundation

The Chinese Heritage Foundation is entirely volunteer driven and run. As such we greatly treasure our volunteers and provide opportunities to recognize those among us who have been exceptional in their dedication and service as Volunteer of the Year. These awards are given out on a periodic basis when such volunteers distinguish themselves. Nominations are also welcome from our community at large.

2018 Will Ahern

Will Ahern came to CHF shortly after he and his wife, Beth, adopted their daughter, Summer, from China. He felt instinctively that Summer should grow up with her Chinese heritage ever present in her life. He started volunteering for us...

2011 Stephen Tsui

Rev. Stephen Tsui is well known to the Twin Cities Chinese community as someone with a sympathetic ear and a discriminating taste in gourmet Chinese food. He is a patient listener to anyone who is carrying a burden, always thoughtful and empathetic as the situation demands...

2011 Stephen Mao

Stephen Mao, since immigrating here from China several years ago, has been part of this active team. While the rest of the team is busy, he is often a one-man team, serving as both translator and calligrapher at the same time...

2010 Moon fong

Moon Lan Fong was born on August 16, 1914 in the small village of Tai Shan Guangdong Province in China. Following the traditions at the time, she left school at the age of 16 and was married, in an arranged marriage...