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Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC cordially invites you to attend the 

28th Annual American Courage Awards 

on Thursday, October 3

5:00 pm – VIP Cocktail Hour (by invitation only)
6:00 pm – General Program and Reception

The National Press Club 
529 14th Street, NW 
Washington, D.C. 20045
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Ticketing and Sponsorship Opportunities

Honorees
The American Courage Award
Dr. Gang Chen 
Carl Richard Soderberg Professor of Power Engineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) 
The American Courage Award honors an individual, company, or organization that has shown extraordinary courage or commitment to civil rights. 
 
 
The Bridge Builder Award
Sephora 
Accepted by George-Axelle Broussillon Matschinga 
Vice President, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
The Bridge Builder Award recognizes an individual or corporation that has developed an innovative approach to successful community empowerment and strives to overcome obstacles for the Asian American community, as well as other minority communities. 
 
The Changemaker Award

May Tiwamangkala 
Advocacy Director of AZ AANHPI
The Changemaker Award honors an individual, company or organization that is a catalyst for change and whose leadership has inspired action that has led to change on a local or national level that benefits Asian American communities. 
 
The Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award

Sarah Zhang
University of North Carolina at Chapell Hill, Class of 2024 

The Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recognizes a youth advocate whose community-centered leadership has exemplified dedication, compassion, and resilience benefiting Asian Americans on a local or national level. 
Dress Code: Business Attire 

Event details, tickets and sponsorship information are available on our website. For more information, please contact [email protected].
Accessibility Note: 
As we strive to create an inclusive and accessible environment for all attendees, we would like to ensure that our event meets your specific needs. If you require any Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) services or accommodations to fully participate in the event, we kindly request that you contact Kathryne Mei Calo, our Asssistant Director of Corporate Relations and Special Events, via email at [email protected] by August 31, 2024. This will ensure that we are able to make the appropriate arrangements in advance and ensure that we can accommodate your needs effectively. 
 
Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, aims to provide the necessary accommodations to make your experience at the American Courage Awards both enjoyable and comfortable. Some examples of ADA accommodations include wheelchair seating, audio headsets, personal video monitors, and sign language interpretation services. The National Press Club is an ADA compliant venue, with facilities and equipment to address the varying needs of its guests. 

2024 American Courage Awards Sponsors*

TRAILBLAZER
Comcast NBCUniversal

DREAM BUILDER 
Google 

COMMUNITY CHAMPION 
Airbnb 
AT&T
Charter Communications 
FedEx
Meta
Verizon 

PROTECTOR 
Sands
Sephora
State Farm 
T-Mobile 
 
DEFENDER 
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP 
NCTA 
Scott & Linda Mar Weidman 
Sony Corporation of America 
The Walt Disney Company 
 
ADVOCATE 
Javade Chaudhri & Gail Lau Kee 
Morgan, Lewis and Bockius LLP 

ACTIVIST 
Law Offices of William C. Hou 
Marriott International

*Sponsors as of publishing date: August 8, 2024

2024 Honorary Host Committee

SENATE MAJORITY LEADER
The Honorable Charles E. Schumer

UNITED STATES SENATORS
The Honorable Benjamin L. Cardin
The Honorable Tammy Duckworth
The Honorable Mazie K. Hirono
The Honorable Amy Klobucha
The Honorable Chris Van Hollen
The Honorable Mark Warner

DEMOCRATIC WHIP OF THE UNITED 
STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
The Honorable Katherine Clark 

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS CHAIRMAN
The Honorable Pete Aguilar

HOUSE DEMOCRATIC VICE CHAIR
The Honorable Ted Lieu

UNITED STATES REPRESENTATIVES 
The Honorable Nanette Barragan
The Honorable Ami Bera
The Honorable Donald S. Beyer Jr.
The Honorable Judy Chu
The Honorable Gerald "Gerry" E. Connolly
The Honorable Jason Crow
The Honorable Mark DeSaulnier
The Honorable Debbie Dingell
The Honorable Lizzie Fletcher
The Honorable Dan Goldman
The Honorable Jimmy Gomez
The Honorable Sara Jacobs
The Honorable Pramila Jayapal
The Honorable Kevin Mullin
The Honorable Katie Porter
The Honorable Jamie Raskin
The Honorable Linda Sánchez
The Honorable Adam Smith
The Honorable Haley Stevens
The Honorable Mark Takano
The Honorable Shri Thanedar
The Honorable Jill Tokuda
The Honorable Juan C. Vargas
The Honorable Nydia M. Velázquez
The Honorable Jennifer Wexton
2024 Board of Directors
2024 National Advisory Council
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