Global legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 to be inducted on November 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. The 22nd Induction Ceremony supports 100 Women InTech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships. Title Sponsors are Chairwoman Melinda Rogers, CJ Group, and TAO.
“During times of worldwide conflict, Asian Hall of Fame serves as a beacon of cross-cultural collaboration and interracial synergy. Class of 2026 Inductees and Goodwill Ambassadors are role models whose endearing legacies advance culture, commerce, and community for generations to come,” states Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame.
CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh is Master of Ceremonies. Ed Roth (Goodwill Ambassador 2022) is Musical Director. Prior honorees presenting incoming inductees include The Honorable Fiona Ma, William Wang, and Soo Man LEE.
Preshow begins at 4:00 p.m. PST with red carpet arrivals, charity casino, and pop-up boutique. The program starts at 6:00 p.m. with the UCLA Air Force ROTC Honor Guard and National Anthem. The finale features Miss Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors and showcases heritage costumes from around the world.
Class of 2026 Medalists
Hideo Nomo, Hall of Fame Sports Pioneer Inductee
Miky Lee, Centennial Medal of Lifetime Achievement
Sophie Chang, Humanitarian Service Medal of Honor
Heritage Excellence Medal to Lynn and Steve Valbuena, Rich Le Roy, Sabrina Castaneda
Inductees
Dave Lu, Managing Partner, Hyphen Capital
Dr. Charles Huang, Founder & Chairman, Pasaca Capital Inc.
Frank Buckley, Emmy Award-Winning KTLA 5 Anchor
Jessica Sanchez, 2025 Winner, America’s Got Talent
Jerry and Charlene Lee, Philanthropists
Kitty Lo, Chair, MHG
Lisa Lu, Cinema Trailblazer
Maggie Tseng, Founder & CEO, TAO
Rosé, K-Pop Icon (BLACKPINK)
Simran Baidwan, Emmy Award-Winning Executive Producer
Din Tai Fung, Global Family Legacy Inductee
TSMC, Corporate Tech Inductee
Dennis Quaid, Goodwill Ambassador
Robert Vargas, Goodwill Ambassador
Advocacy Prize to LAPD Detective Sharon Kim
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