28th Annual Awards Gala: Courage to Lead
Tue, May 24
|Renaissance Washington
We're back in person! The gala is the largest gathering of AA & NH/PI elected officials and government appointees at the federal, state, and local levels.
Time & Location
May 24, 2022, 5:30 PM EDT
Renaissance Washington, 999 9th St NW, Washington, DC 20001, USA
About the Event
The APAICS Annual Awards Gala Dinner is the culmination of our nation’s recognition of Asian American & Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, a celebration of the culture, traditions, history, and contributions of AA & NH/PIs in the United States. We expect more than 1,000 attendees from across the country, including community, business, and political leaders.
The gala is the largest gathering of AA & NH/PI elected officials and government appointees at the federal, state, and local levels. Past speakers and awardees at the dinner include President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Senator Mazie Hirono, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Martha Choe, Deepa Iyer, George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, and Randall Park, among others.
Stay tuned to our website as we release more information on our performance lineup, keynote speakers, and silent auction!
For Gala Attendance, proof of full vaccination will be required to attend without exception.