NetIP recognizes Sonia Kotecha
NetIP-North America is esteemed to congratulate Sonia Kotecha, Recipient of the Activist of the Year Award by the Capital Area Asian American Democrats.
As NetIP-Austin President, Sonia has exhibited unwavering dedication and passion for making an impact as a leader. In just one year, she has established the brand-new Austin chapter as a sustainable and recognizable brand in the community. Her leadership was applauded across North America when the chapter was honored with the 2010 Boscars for NetIP Best Small Chapter and Best President.
As a fellow board member states, “Altruism comes naturally to Sonia. She is always thinking of ways to give back to the community and determining how NetIP Austin can be a vehicle through which these endeavors can be accomplished.”
In addition to NetIP Austin, Sonia is constantly active with the local community, including the national Be the Change Day. Over the past two years, Sonia’s contributions to Be the Change have resulted in tremendous growth in the number of volunteers and in turn, SAALT recognizing Austin as one of the core cities for the annual event. Her efforts have been consistently featured in local media as an impactful and community leader.
NetIP-North America is honored to congratulate Sonia Kotecha on this immense achievement!
“Our goal of showcasing NetIP Dallas as a Professional organization and providing a service to the community has been successfully achieved. Our 2010 Professional development series is founded on the belief that today’s NetIP Dallas members are tomorrow’s leaders. This event was broadcasted on our local radio station and we had an increase in membership after this event. We have been asked by members about a Part 2 event that includes recruiters.”
“The philosophy discussion group has added a new demographic to NetIP. Several people previously uninterested in NetIP discovered a niche in which they could feel comfortable. Furthermore, through their friendships, these people have found a route into active NetIP membership. The group has consequently benefited in activity and diversity from new members. In the more general community, our image has shifted- now people realize that there is a philosophical element to NetIP, increasing the respect we garner. This perception mirrors a reality, as the philosophical discussions carry over into our daily lives and into other NetIP events.”
“NetSAP DC is continually promoting political awareness and participation of the South Asian American community. We are extremely grateful that our efforts have been recognized by NetIP NA, and hope our work has inspired other chapters to do more events focused on political awareness.” 
Every year at the Annual conference, NetIP North America recognizes individuals and teams that have made an impact in their community and in their chapter. We are very proud and thankful for all our volunteers.
