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Asian American Unity Coalition (AAUC) has announced 2024 Asian American Unity Summit from September 19th to 20th, 2024, to be held at the US Capitol in Washington, DC. It will have several components including a White House Briefing and an Interactive Session on Asian American Issues, a meeting with Dept. of Justice (DOJ)/FBI on Sept. 19th and a full day Congressional Meeting on Sept. 20th at The Capitol, Washington, DC. The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO) will be a co-host of the event and is pursuing the legislative issue of backlog in legal migration (Green Card).
AAUC works to build a community that inspires and supports Asian and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs) to become civically engaged. The purpose of the summit is to bring powerful AAPI leaders together to share, to inspire, and to take bold action towards being more engaged in today’s society.
Starting 2022, AAUC had honored those individuals or organizations who have become great achievers and/or contributed to the AAPI communities. AAUC is seeking nominations from Asian American and Pacific Islanders (or organizations) living in the United States in the following categories:
Dilip Singh Saund Award for Political Leadership
Norman Mineta Award for Public Service
Outstanding Community Service Award (individual and/or organization)
Asian American Philanthropist of the Year (individual and/or organization)
Nominations are also being sought for a “President’s Award for Young Asian American Person of the Year.” The nominee must have demonstrated accomplishments in his/her professional field or in starting up a new business venture or recognized for social/community service.
Self-nomination is allowed. Nominations must be received by email, no later than August 25th, 2024. For more information and sending the nomination, visit its website.
