CALL FOR APPLICANTS:
Wells Fargo Announces 2008 National Award Programs for
Women and Asian Business Owners

WHAT:
As part of its Diverse Business Services programs, Wells Fargo – with the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce (USPAACC) and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) – announce a call for applications for two national annual awards: The USPAACC/Wells Fargo Asian Business Leadership Award and the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award.

WHO:
Each award honors three business owners based on their companies’ business performance, innovation, growth, and personal service to the community.   Winners receive $5,000 cash grant and national recognition. The 2008 Asian Business Leadership Award will be presented at USPAACC's 23rd Annual CelebrAsian Conference, May 27-29 in Washington, DC. The 2008 Trailblazer Award will be presented at NAWBO’s annual Women’s Business Conference held in Arizona June 12-14.

WHEN/WHERE: Deadline for the NAWBO/Wells Fargo Trailblazer Award: February 1, 2008
Deadline for the USPAACC/Wells Fargo Asian Business Leadership Award:
February 28, 2008   

For more information and to download applications, please visit:

Wells Fargo Women’s Business Services Program
https://www.wellsfargo.com/downloads/pdf/biz/nawbo_wf_application.pdf

Wells Fargo Asian Business Services Program
https://www.wellsfargo.com/downloads/pdf/biz/uspaacc_wf_award.pdf

WHY:
These national award programs showcase the talent and success of women and diverse business owners nationwide and demonstrate Wells Fargo’s commitment to support the continued success of Asian, African American, Latino and women business owners.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Kathryn Ellis
AVP, Wells Fargo Small Business Communications
(415) 222-4682
kathryn.d.ellis@wellsfargo.com