AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
Artist of the Year Award, The Mystic Artists and Outcasts, 2021
- This award is for my artistic contribution to the group in fashion and beauty.
Best Stylist Award, The Mystic Artists and Outcasts, 2021
- This award is for my contribution in fashion styling. Most of my inspirations are from Taiwan Fashion Style Guide, Tokyo Street Style, and Vogue Singapore.
Rock Star Award, Rock To The Future, 2016
- This award recognizes me for my talent, dedication, hard work, and performance at Rock To The Future. This award was also presented at the World Cafe Live in 2016.
Best Karaoke Singer Award, Northeast Philly Karaoke Battle Contest 2015
- A community event where individuals are competing together in a karaoke contest who are from Philadelphia, PA.
One of the Top 20 Best Chinese-American Rappers & Singers,
A&C Town’s Music Community Showcase Event 2015
- A Chinese-American fundraising event where individuals are competing in a music competition.
Black Belt Award in Jeet Kune Do, Zhang Mixed Martial Arts Underground Studio, 2014
- Earned a black belt for becoming the first Martial Arts Instructor to teach a hybrid martial arts system called Jeet Kune Do (截拳道) at the studio. Some of my teachings were included self-defense techniques, philosophical concepts, and nutritional education. As an instructor, I also provided workshops and presentations regularly for the students.
Purple Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Zhang Mixed Martial Arts Underground Studio, 2014
- Received a purple belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under the instructor-in-training program.
Dean’s List, Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management, Spring 2013
Diamond Award & Diamond Pin Upgrade,
Chi Alpha Epsilon National Honor Society, Temple University, 2013
- Earned Straight A’s or 4.0 GPA (Grade Point Average) on the semester for Fall 2012.
Dean’s List, Temple University - Fox School of Business and Management, Fall Semester 2012
First Outstanding Member Award, Temple University’s Eleventh Annual IT Awards Ceremony 2011
- The first student to ever received the Outstanding Member Award from the Association for Information Systems (AIS), formerly known as AMIS.
First Place Winner Award - Professional Portfolio Competition 2010, Temple University's Russell Conwell Center (RCC), 2010
- There are 30+ students who were part of the portfolio competition that consisted of business card, resume, and cover letter. I am also the first and only intern to receive both "Intern of the Year" and "First Place Winner in Professional Portfolio Competition" awards from Temple University's Russell Conwell Center (RCC) Program.
Link: http://community.mis.temple.edu/jamestang/files/2018/06/InternoftheYearand1stPlaceWinnerAwards.jpg
Intern of the Year Award, Temple University's Russell Conwell Center (RCC), 2010
- This award was presented to the one and only work-study intern who demonstrates a strong leadership skills. I am also the first student to receive both "Intern of the Year" and "First Place Winner in Professional Portfolio Competition" awards from Temple University's Russell Conwell Center (RCC) Program.
Link: http://community.mis.temple.edu/jamestang/files/2018/06/InternoftheYearand1stPlaceWinnerAwards.jpg
One of the Rising Stars, Temple University's Russell Conwell Center (RCC) Newsletter, 2010
- A summer’s newsletter that recognizes some of the selective rising stars from the RCC based on their potential and performance.
Link: http://community.mis.temple.edu/jamestang/files/2014/03/RCC-Newsletter.pdf
Best In Shop Award in Business Technology, 2nd Annual Career Technical Education Awards, 2009
Jules E. Mastbaum Technical High School
- This is my second time to received this award. In fact, this award made me the first student to win the Best of Shop Award for two consecutive years. This grand award is for a student who demonstrates an outstanding academic achievement in business education.
Mayor’s VIP (Very Impressive Performer) Award, 2009
- This award was presented by the 98th City Mayor of Philadelphia, Michael A. Nutter.
Link: http://community.mis.temple.edu/jamestang/files/2018/06/Mayor-VIP-Award.jpg
Best of Shop Award in Information Technology Business, 1st Annual Career Technical Education Awards, 2008
Jules E. Mastbaum Technical High School
- The first student to ever received the Best of Shop Award. This grand award is for a student who demonstrates an outstanding academic achievement in business education.
Temple University Academic Scholarship 2009
- This four-year academic scholarship was given to an undergraduate student who demonstrates an outstanding academic achievement in high school.
Class Valedictorian, Jules E. Mastbaum Technical High School
- First American-born Chinese Class Valedictorian in the school history at the 80th Anniversary - Class of 2009
Picture Link: Class Valedictorian and High School Graduation Photo - Class of 2009
Video Link: Jules E. Mastbaum High School Graduation Video - Class of 2009