華冠綻放 共好世界
2018 年淑芬因【華冠獎】與【世華】結緣，並深深被【世華】的理念所感動，在柯杜創會總會長堅定的信念以及歷屆總會長的帶領下，各分會姐妹都秉持【世華】的宗旨：「心懷世界、掌握脈動、建立網絡、發展經貿」，在公益慈善及僑務外交上不遺餘力的耕耘。讓【世華】在國際具有舉足輕重的位置，更提升了傑出台商婦女在國際的地位。
我與淑敏總會長同為第七屆華冠獎得主，在她第十二屆時擔任第一副總會長時，隨即就邀約我共同為第十三屆努力，而我也在第十二屆擔任【華冠獎得主聯誼會】副主委。「與智者同行，你會不同凡響；與貴人為伍，你會登上顛峰」，在【世華】我遇見我人生的貴人，打破了我原來的思維，而加入【華冠獎得主聯誼會】更是提升了我的境界，帶我走上更高的平台。
「砥礪成長、共好學習」是【世華】相當珍貴的價值，【華冠獎得主聯誼會】將繼續成為全球姐妹們學習成長的平台，「華冠CEO 論壇」將延續前總會長時間規劃，在世界台商總會活動前後辦理，預計於2025 年4/25 及8/26、2026 年4/24 及8/26 舉行，我們將廣邀更多實務知名企業家來分享成功經驗。
【華冠獎得主聯誼會】是淑敏總會長最堅實的力量，和各分會一同支持總會長推動會務發展，我將秉持總會長「傳承、傳愛、傳價值」的目標，透過這個平台更有效整合產官學界資源及人才知識，並且促進全球世華姐妹們交流情感及相互扶持。
最後恭喜2024 年的十位華冠獎得主，歡迎妳加入世華這個溫暖的大家庭，期許我們相互鼓勵，傳遞世華的愛到社會，也傳遞世華的理念給更多傑出的女性企業家，讓這份溫柔的力量擴散到全世界，永續傳承下去。
Debra Lai
Chairwoman, Mentor Group
Chairwoman, HWA MEI FOOD Co., Ltd.
President, 10th Taiwan Chain and Franchise Association
Executive Director, National Association of Small and Medium Enterprises
Winner, 7th Hua Guan Award for Top Ten Outstanding Chinese Businesswomen
Hua Guan Blossoms, Creating a Better World
In 2018, My connection with the Hua Guan Award and the GFCBW deeply touched me. Under the steadfast belief of Founding Chairwoman Ko Tu and the leadership of past chairwomen, all chapter members have upheld the GGFCBW’s mission: “Envisioning the world, Embracing new trends, Establishing networks, and Developing economy and trade.” They have devoted themselves tirelessly to public welfare and overseas diplomacy, elevating GFCBW’s significant international position and enhancing the global status of outstanding Taiwanese businesswomen.
As a fellow recipient of the 7th Hua Guan Award, I was invited by Chairwoman Shu Min to join efforts for the 13th term while serving as the Vice Chairwoman of the Hua Guan Award Winners’ Association during the 12th term. “Walking with the wise will make you extraordinary; associating with benefactors will lead you to the peak.” At GFCBW, I met the influential people in my life who shattered my previous thinking. Joining the Hua Guan Award Winners’ Fellowship further elevated my perspective and led me to a higher platform.
“Forge growth, learn together” is a treasured value of GFCBW. The Hua Guan Award Winners’ Association will continue to be a platform for learning and growth for all members worldwide. The “Hua Guan CEO Forum,” planned by previous chairwomen, will be held before and after the World Taiwanese Chambers of Commerce(WTCCT) events, with sessions scheduled for April 25 and August 26, 2025, and April 24 and August 26, 2026. We will invite more renowned entrepreneurs to share their success stories.
The Hua Guan Award Winners’ Association is Chairwoman Shu Min’s strongest support, collaborating with all chapters to advance the association’s development. I will adhere to Chairwoman Shu Min’s goals of “ Inheritance, Spreading Love, Transmitting value” and use this platform to effectively integrate resources and expertise from various sectors, fostering emotional exchanges and mutual support among global GFCBW members.
Finally, congratulations to the ten Hua Guan Award winners of 2024. Welcome to the warm GFCBW family. Let us encourage each other, spread the love of GFCBW throughout society, and share its ideals with more outstanding female entrepreneurs, allowing this gentle power to extend worldwide and continue its legacy.