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SUNY Maritime College to Confer Honorary Degree Upon Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chairman of Foremost Group
Read more: SUNY Maritime College to Confer Honorary Degree Upon Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chairman of Foremost GroupRead RADM John A. Okon’s Introduction and Degree Conferral upon Dr. James S.C. Chao: https://www.chaofamilyfoundations.com/news/radm-john-a.-okon’s-introduction-and-degree-conferral-upon-dr.-james-s.c.-chao Bronx, N.Y. — May 8, 2026 SUNY Maritime College is proud to announce that it will confer an honorary degree of Doctor of Science to distinguished shipping executive and philanthropist Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of Foremost…
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Marine Society of New York honors Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chair of Foremost Group and Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Special Recognition for Distinguished Service to the Maritime Industry Award
Read more: Marine Society of New York honors Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chair of Foremost Group and Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Special Recognition for Distinguished Service to the Maritime Industry AwardNew York, NY March 19, 2026 Marine Society of the City of New York proudly announces that the Founder and Chairman of Foremost Group, Dr. James S. C. Chao, and his eldest daughter, The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, the first Asian American woman to be appointed to the President’s cabinet, will receive the Special Recognition…
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Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary Doctorate
Read more: Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary DoctorateWebb Institute Glen Cove, New York October 24, 2025 Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-honorary-doctorate-degree-recipient-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-webb-institute/ Read President Mark Martecchini’s introduction of Dr. James S. C. Chao: https://foremostgroupusa.com/introduction-of-dr-james-s-c-chao-by-mark-martecchini-president-of-webb-institute/ Read Marine Link’s news report: https://foremostgroupusa.com/dr-james-s-c-chao-honored-by-webb-institute/ Webb Institute proudly awarded Dr. James S.C. Chao, Founder and Chairman of the Foremost Group, an Honorary Doctor of Science…
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Introduction by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Presenting Asia Society Game Changers Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao & Secretary Elaine Chao
Read more: Introduction by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Presenting Asia Society Game Changers Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao & Secretary Elaine ChaoAsia SocietyCipriani 25 Broadway, New YorkOctober 15, 2025 Learn more about Asia Society Game Changer Award: https://asiasociety.org/asia-game-changer-awards Good evening! It’s wonderful to be back at the Asia Society Game Changers Award ceremony where I once introduced the champion Afghan Women’s Robotics team. As a Board member, I am proud to have been a part of…
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Coast Guard Foundation Event in NYC Honors Dr. James S.C. Chao and Coast Guard, Features Keynote by Elaine Chao
Read more: Coast Guard Foundation Event in NYC Honors Dr. James S.C. Chao and Coast Guard, Features Keynote by Elaine ChaoThe Coast Guard Foundation’s New York Salutes the Coast Guard dinner honored maritime leader Dr. James S.C. Chao and the crew of Cutter William Chadwick, with a keynote from The Honorable Elaine Chao. Pier 61, New York CityOctober 11, 2025 Source: https://www.coastguardfoundation.org/news/coast-guard-foundation-event-in-nyc-honors-dr-james-s-c-chao-and-coast-guard-features-keynote-by-elaine-chao Read Dr. James S. C. Chao’s Remarks: https://foremostgroupusa.com/remarks-by-sole-honoree-dr-james-s-c-chao-at-united-states-coast-guard-foundation-tribute-dinner/ Read President Chairman Thomas Allegretti’s…
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Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao, LEGACY AWARD HONOREE, at National ACE annual Gala
Read more: Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao, LEGACY AWARD HONOREE, at National ACE annual GalaNew York, New YorkSeptember 19, 2025 National ACE 2025 Conference Recap:https://www.nationalace.org/news/2025-conference-press-release Thank you for this wonderful award. I understand that there are many entrepreneurs who started and own their businesses here this evening. I want to first of all, congratulate you for your courage, determination, vision. You are contributing to Society. You are creating jobs…
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Foremost Group Honored with Designated Owners & Operators Membership by Rio Tinto.
Read more: Foremost Group Honored with Designated Owners & Operators Membership by Rio Tinto.New York, NY Foremost Group is proud to announce its formal recognition as a Designated Owner & Operator (DOO) by Rio Tinto, one of the world’s leading mining and metals companies, also the largest dry bulk cargo shipper. In July, 2025, Mr. Matthew Tan, General Manager Chartering, Rio Tinto, visited Foremost’s headquarters in New York…
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Acceptance Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao receiving the Lifetime Legacy Award by Serica
Read more: Acceptance Remarks by Dr. James S. C. Chao receiving the Lifetime Legacy Award by SericaNew York, New YorkMay 22, 2025 Serica 2025 Trailblazer Conference & Gala Recap: https://www.sericainitiative.org/post/honorees-trailblazers-unite-at-the-2025-serica-gala-in-nyc Hello, everyone. Thank you for this wonderful award to our family. I want to commend Ms. Anla Cheng for her dedication and devotion to the Asian American community and for founding this organization. On behalf of my family, I want to…
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Dr. James S. C. Chao Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from ABS
Read more: Dr. James S. C. Chao Receives Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from ABSOn April 23, 2025, at the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Annual Meeting held at the New York Yacht Club in New York City, Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder and Chair of the Foremost Group, was honored with the prestigious Inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award. In recognition of his decades of leadership, contributions to maritime…
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International Leadership Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Honors Dr. James S. C. Chao with Lifetime Legacy Award
Read more: International Leadership Foundation Celebrates 25th Anniversary, Honors Dr. James S. C. Chao with Lifetime Legacy AwardThe International Leadership Foundation (ILF) held its 2024 Annual Leadership and Business Conference at the Capital Hilton Hotel in Washington, D.C., on the morning of July 25; ILF Chairman Dr. Paul Hsu gave a welcoming speech and kicked off the 25th-anniversary series of events, which included a panel discussion with Congresswoman Judy Chu, Congresswoman Grace…
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- SUNY Maritime College to Confer Honorary Degree Upon Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chairman of Foremost Group
- Marine Society of New York honors Dr. James S. C. Chao, Founder & Chair of Foremost Group and Secretary Elaine L. Chao with Special Recognition for Distinguished Service to the Maritime Industry Award
- Webb Institute Honors Global Maritime Leader Dr. James S.C. Chao with Honorary Doctorate
- Introduction by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in Presenting Asia Society Game Changers Award to Dr. James S. C. Chao & Secretary Elaine Chao
- Coast Guard Foundation Event in NYC Honors Dr. James S.C. Chao and Coast Guard, Features Keynote by Elaine Chao