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2026 Gala honorees announced

Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi, APPEAL and Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate.
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies
Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies

APAICS announced the honorees of its 32nd Annual Awards Gala: The Hon. Ghazala Hashmi, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia (Pioneer Award); Asian Pacific Partners for Empowerment, Advocacy and Leadership - APPEAL (Community Leadership Achievement Award); and Chefs Stopping AAPI Hate (Community Leadership Achievement Award).

The Gala's honorary co-chairs were Sen. Tammy Duckworth (IL) and Rep. Derek Tran (CA-45).

The 33rd Gala is on May 12, 2027 - see the Gala page.

From APAICS's Annual Awards Gala page.

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