Dr. Man Li Wong, left, and Jay Schottenstein
LOS ANGELES — City of Hope, a leading cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and its International Home Furnishings Industry group will honor two furniture industry leaders with the 2025 Spirit of Life Awards.
Jay Schottenstein, chairman of American Signature Furniture and Value City Furniture, and Dr. Man Li Wong, founder, chairman and CEO of Manwah Holdings, were introduced as this year’s honorees on Oct. 24 at the High Point Market.
Schottenstein leads American Signature Furniture/Value City Furniture, a leading privately owned furniture retailer. Since succeeding his late father, Jerome, in 1992, as CEO Schottenstein has led ASI/VCF and the family’s other public and private businesses including AEO, DBI/DSW, Schottenstein Property Group, SB360 Capital Partners and others to new heights. Today, ASI/VCF operates more than 120 stores across the Midwest, Southeast and East Coast. Schottenstein, along with his wife and family, is involved in numerous philanthropic effort in the U.S., Israel and around the world. He recently was inducted into the World Retail Hall of Fame in Paris.
Wong founded Manwah Holdings in 1992 and serves as the chairman and CEO of the global leader in the furniture industry, with production facilities in China, Vietnam and other locations. Known for its upholstery products, Manwah has expanded its reach into more than 80 countries, and its flagship brand, Cheers, is known for reclining furniture. Wong is known for his philanthropic efforts in Hong Kong, particularly charitable activities supporting education and health care.
The annual Spirit of Life Awards Dinner will be held on April 27, 2025, in Greensboro, N.C. To support or register for this event, visit CityofHope.org/IHFI-Gala. For more information, contact Loren Boyko at 626-222-9764, or send an email to [email protected].
For City of Hope’s past Spirit of Life Awards, view the honorees here.