美国前驻卡达大使昂特迈耶蒞临国际贸易中心　颁奖表扬杰出社区领袖

美南国际贸易中心於週四隆重举办社区表扬活动，特邀美国前驻卡达大使查斯．昂特迈耶（Chase Untermeyer）蒞临担任贵宾。昂特迈耶大使在现场除发表简短致词外，并亲自為多位长年投入公共服务的社区领袖颁发奖状 向其在公益、教育、慈善、社区发展与跨族群合作方面的付出致敬。

美南新闻集团及国际贸易中心主席李蔚华表示,本次活动旨在肯定社区领袖的持续耕耘，并透过公开表扬，激励更多人士加入公共参与与志愿服务行列。活动当天贵宾云集，政商侨界与公益团体代表齐聚一堂，共同见证得奖者的荣耀时刻；现场气氛庄重而温暖，掌声不断。

昂特迈耶大使在颁奖前指出，社区的进步往往来自无数默默奉献的行动者。他肯定得奖者在不同领域促进互助与凝聚共识的努力，并鼓励社区持续以服务精神培育下一代领袖，让城市更安全、更繁荣、更具希望。他并且参观了正在完工中之银行金融中心.

国际贸易中心不仅致力於推动商贸合作与国际交流，也希望成為凝聚在地力量的平台；未来将持续举办论坛、公益与社区交流活动，串连更多资源与伙伴，让善意转化為可持续的行动与影响。

Former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar Untermeyer Visits the International Trade Center to Honor Outstanding Community Leaders

 The International Trade Center hosted a community recognition event on welcoming Chase Untermeyer, former U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, as the guest of honor. Ambassador Untermeyer delivered brief remarks and personally presented to several community leaders, recognizing their long-standing dedication to public service and their contributions to charity, education, community development, and cross-cultural engagement.

Organizers said the event was designed to celebrate community leadership, highlight the value of civic service, and inspire broader participation in volunteerism and public affairs. Leaders from the business, civic, and nonprofit sectors gathered to witness the ceremony, as the venue filled with warm applause and a strong spirit of unity.

Before the award presentation, Ambassador Untermeyer noted that meaningful progress in any community is often driven by individuals who serve quietly and consistently. He praised the honorees for strengthening local partnerships and building trust across diverse groups, and encouraged continued investment in leadership development so that future generations can help make the city safer, more prosperous, and more hopeful.

International Trade Center chairman Wea H Lee said the organization is committed not only to promoting international commerce and exchange, but also to strengthening local communities by bringing people and resources together. The International Trade Center will continue hosting forums, public-service initiatives, and community engagement programs to expand collaboration and create lasting impact.