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Attend the 2022 Asian American Hero of Colorado Awards Ceremony!
Happy Living and Wellness Center
14015 E Evans Avenue, Aurora, CO 80014
Tickets: General $40 | Student $30
Table of 8 for $280
Saturday, May 21, 2022 | 10am to 12pm
The 2022 Asian American Hero of Colorado Awardees will be featured in Asian Avenue Magazine's May edition.
From left: Deborah Yim, Alyssa Nilemo, Dr. William Wei, Gary Yamashita, Dr. Sumiko Tanaka Hennessy, Mimi Luong Ye, and Joanne Liu.
Congratulations to the 2022 awardees!
Joanne Liu
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Co-Founder & CEO, Asian Girls Ignite
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Chair, Colorado Asian Pacific United
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Commissioner, Denver Asian American Pacific Islander Commission
Dr. William Wei
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State Historian, History Colorado
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Boardmember, Colorado Asian Pacific United
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History Professor, University of Colorado
Gary Yamashita
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Chief Executive Officer, Sakura Square LLC
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Executive Director, Sakura Foundation
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Community Grantmaking Committee, Rose Community Foundation
Mimi Luong Ye
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Co-owner, Truong An Gifts in Far East Center
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Founder, Sweetest Day CO
Deborah Yim
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Owner & Managing Attorney, Primera Law Group
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President-Elect, Asian Pacific American Bar Association
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Commissioner, Denver Immigrant and Refugee Commission
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Legal Counsel, Asian Real Estate Association of Greater Denver
Young Hero Award: Alyssa Nilemo
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Executive Director, Asian Chamber Foundation of Colorado
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Dharma School Superintendent, Denver Buddhist Temple
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Mirai Generations Leadership Program Graduate, Sakura Foundation
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Sumiko Tanaka Hennessy
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Founding boardmember and former Executive Director, Asian Pacific Development Center
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Co-founder, Asian Chamber of Commerce
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Co-founder, Crossroads for Social Work (for mental health professionals in Japan and the U.S.)
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Former boardmember, Women's Foundation of Colorado
We have reached the max capacity for the event and
are no longer selling tickets. Thank you!
Each year, in honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the awards ceremony honors an extraordinary group of local heroes in May.
Join us to hear their inspiring stories as we recognize this year’s awardees over a dim sum and sushi brunch!
Or send a check payable to: CACEN
P.O. Box 221748
Denver, CO 80222
Contact us with questions:
303.937.6888
This year's awardees were selected by: Asian Chamber of Commerce, Asian Pacific American Bar Association, Asian Pacific Development Center, Aurora Asian/Pacific Community Partnership, Colorado Asian Culture and Education Network, Colorado Dragon Boat, Community Organizing for Radical Empathy, Sakura Foundation, Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers, National Association of Asian American Professionals Colorado.
Our Team
Our Colorado-based team members bring unique lived experiences, skills, and knowledge to the organization. One thing we all have in common is our passion to advance equity and racial justice.
