LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Salute™, one of the most coveted and admired luxury spirit brands in the world, today extended its highest honor – The Mark of Respect Award to actor John Cho for his achievements on and off the big screen. Royal Salute has proudly celebrated men and women around the world for being effective leaders and achievers in the fields of arts and culture, and every year since 2006, the brand has paid tribute to deserving individuals within the Asian-American community for their remarkable work. This year, Royal Salute continued that legacy by announcing the Mark of Respect Award winner, Cho, at the 2014 Unforgettable Awards Gala, one of the premier entertainment events of the year for the Asian-American community.

“Royal Salute is very proud to announce John Cho as this year’s Mark of Respect Award recipient, as he has achieved so much in his career while continuing to lead by example, and inspire others in the Asian community here in the U.S.,” saidWayne Hartunian, Vice President, Scotch & Cognac, Pernod Ricard USA. “We are honored to recognize John at this year’s Unforgettable Awards Gala, as his accomplishments in film and television continue to flourish.”

This year’s Mark of Respect award winner was chosen by an esteemed selection committee, all of whom are also notable leaders in the Asian-American community. [more at source]