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American Courage Awards
Friday, October 21, 2022
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We are just 3 days away from the 26th annual American Courage Awards!
Advancing Justice | AAJC's annual signature event is returning in person on Friday, October 21 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. We are also including a virtual option so more of you can join the celebration. Registration for the virtual event is free.
Join us as we celebrate inspiring leaders within the Asian American community who have shown an extraordinary commitment to advancing civil and human rights.
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5:30 pm – VIP Cocktail Reception (By invitation only)
6:30 pm – General Reception and Program
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20045
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2022 American Courage Awards Sponsors*
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DREAM BUILDER
Comcast
FedEx Corporation
Google
Sands
COMMUNITY CHAMPION
Airbnb
Verizon
Wells Fargo
PROTECTOR
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, LLP
Gina Shishima and E. David Sosa
Meta
State Farm
Warner Bros. Discovery
DEFENDER
Finnegan, Henderson, Farabow, Garrett & Dunner, LLP
Yoon-Young Lee & Matt Regan
T-Mobile
Scott and Linda Mar Weidman
WilmerHale
ADVOCATE
Maynard Cooper & Gale
National Association of Broadcasters
ACTIVIST
Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP
Everytown for Gun Safety
Law Offices of William C. Hou
Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP
FRIEND
Paul and Kay Shishima
*Sponsors as of publishing date 10/18/22
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Senator Mazie K. Hirono
U.S. Senator, Hawaii
Senator Mazie K. Hirono has served as a United States senator for Hawaii since 2013 and made history as the first Asian American woman elected to the Senate. Her attentiveness to amplifying AAPI voices is recognized through her tireless work both in Congress and on behalf of her communities. Her visionary leadership has led to the historic passage of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act, and at the same time she is a fierce advocate for diversity among judicial nominees across the country as a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee. We are eternally grateful for Sen. Hirono’s devotion to public service and advocacy, dedication to representing the people of Hawaii, and long-standing commitment to serving the broader AAPI communities.
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Kathleen Kim
Puppeteer and Producer
Kathleen Kim is a producer based in NYC and the principal puppeteer for the Woori Show, which has inspired thousands of children nationwide to be proud of and learn more about Korean culture. She debuted last year as the performer behind Ji-Young, Sesame Street’s first Asian American Muppet character in over 50 years. Together, Ji-Young and Kathleen have provided much-needed representation on screen for Asian American children and helped facilitate critical conversations with families about the difficult topic of anti-Asian hate.
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Parkin Lee
Board Chair, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC
Parkin Lee serves as the Board Chair for Advancing Justice | AAJC. As a longtime leader in the Asian American legal community, Parkin is recognized with this award for his dedication and service to advancing the civil rights of Asian Americans. His commitment to the mission is shown through his unwavering support to AAPI organizations and advocacy to support civil rights in the private sector and beyond. We applaud Parkin for his longtime mentorship to many in the Asian American legal community and his diligent leadership that provided guidance during challenging times for our communities.
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Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award
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The Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recognizes a youth advocate whose community-centered leadership has exemplified dedication, compassion, and resilience benefitting Asian Americans on a local or national level.
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The first-ever Norman Y. Mineta Spirit Award recipient will be announced live at the American Courage Awards. Join us as we honor Norm's life and celebrate our next generation of leaders who are dedicated to advancing civil and human rights for all.
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Meet our Master of Ceremonies
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Paolo Montalban
Actor
Paolo Montalban is a Filipino-American actor best known for his work as Disney’s Prince Christopher in Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella and Kung Lao in Mortal Kombat: Conquest. He has appeared on Broadway in Pacific Overtures, The King & I, Breakfast at Tiffany's and in guest and recurring roles on Madam Secretary, The Blacklist, and Law & Order: SVU. In the midst of the escalating attacks upon the Asian American community in 2021, he partnered with Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC and Right To Be as a guest facilitator for their joint Bystander Intervention Training.
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Meet our Speakers and Special Guests at the
American Courage Awards this year!
Additional speakers including the Mineta family, youth presenters, and other special guests will be revealed on the night of the event.
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Headquartered in Washington, D.C, Asian Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC works to advance the civil and human rights of Asian Americans and to build and promote a fair and equitable society for all.
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