Announcing the 2026 Leadership Awards nominations
7/29/2026 3:03:26 PM
We at the Council are excited to present our 2026 Asian Pacific American Leadership Awards Dinner which will take place Saturday, October 24, 2026.In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, this year's Leadership Awards Dinner will uplift and honor Minnesotans whose efforts have directly contributed to and inspired the next generation of Americans who will shape this country for centuries to come. RSVPs will be available soon.
Nominate an award winner
At the Dinner, the Council will recognize three individuals or groups who have generously given their time and energy to serving and improving our Asian Pacific Minnesotan community and state of Minnesota. Nominations for the awards are now open. Awards will be given in the following categories:
- Stewardship of Democracy. This award recognizes a current or former elected or appointed official at the local or state level for working across political divides in ways that have contributed to a stronger and more politically engaged Asian Pacific Minnesotan community.*
- Pan-Asian Leadership. This award recognizes an individual or organization for their work in bridging racial and/or ethnic divides in ways that have contributed to a more united Asian Pacific Minnesotan community.**
- Rising Star. This award recognizes an individual under the age of 25 whose leadership has inspired Asian Pacific Minnesotan youth to engage with government in various capacities.**
*This individual does not need to be of API ancestry.
**This individual must be of API ancestry.
Nominations must be received by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 28, 2026. Winners will be announced in early September.
Stay up to date
Visit /capm/events/awardsdinner/2026-leadership-awards.jspmn.gov/capm/2026awards for sponsorship information and additional event details as they become available. We look forward to celebrating with you soon.