The APAICS Annual Awards Gala is the culmination of our nation’s recognition of Asian American & Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AA & NH/PI) 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 1,200 attendees from across the country, including community, business, and political leaders.

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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 Joe Biden, President Barack Obama, President Bill Clinton, Vice President Kamala Harris, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Secretary Hillary Clinton, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy, Senator Mazie Hirono, Representative Judy Chu, New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal, Martha Choe, Deepa Iyer, George Takei, Daniel Dae Kim, and Randall Park, among others.

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