Honorees

The Asian Business Association is a premier non-profit organization that has been proactively assisting Asian American small businesses gain access to economic opportunities and advancement since 1976.

With over 1200 members, we represent the views of Asian American business owners to local, state and federal government officials in order to promote and improve the business climate.

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GreenWealth Energy is democratizing the electric vehicle revolution by providing equal access to clean energy incentives and turnkey design-build services for EV charging infrastructure.

They are California's first woman and minority-owned EV charging developer. Their specialty is stacking rebates, grants, and tax credits enabling EV charging infrastructure for city, commercial, fleet, and multifamily properties.

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Asian Pacific Community Fund (APCF) was founded in 1990 by Asian and Pacific Islander (API) community leaders in response to the need for alternative funding for API-serving Los Angeles-based nonprofits.

APCF’s mission is to cultivate philanthropists to invest in organizations that empower APIs to prosper. APCF does this by building healthier communities, developing leaders, creating a stronger voice, and providing the foundation for a brighter tomorrow.

Prior to 1990, less than 0.3% of all local foundation funds went to API agencies. Thus, APCF initiated employee giving campaigns at various workplaces, including private companies, public agencies (federal, state, county and city) and nonprofit organizations. Southern California Edison was one of the first and longest private company employer partners. Later, APCF started cultivating API philanthropy through donor-advised funds, giving circles, grant making, and scholarship. As of 2023, APCF has distributed over $11 million in grantmaking to API serving nonprofits.

APCF has bolstered infrastructure building and sustainability within API serving nonprofits in Southern California through their capacity building program. APCF’s network has grown from 12 to 77 nonprofits and they provide programs and services in 35 API languages, plus English and Spanish, to over 910,000 people, of whom over 84% are low-income.

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AAPA's mission is to advance Asian American professionals to leadership roles through training, networking, and collaboration.

They offer a Mentorship Program, providing one-on-one mentoring to elevate the potential and career growth of its mentees. Their Board Leadership Program equips individuals with practical training to serve the needs of the nonprofit community as board members.

To further support professional development, its Toastmasters Club helps elevate communication skills, they host virtual IdeaTalks, and through its Uplift Program, they have collaborated with partner organizations to facilitate mock interviews, resume reviews, and career fairs.

AAPA’s programs have proven beneficial for Employee Resource Groups, and they actively seek partnerships with companies and organizations committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, while supporting and uplifting communities of color.

AAPA is dedicated to creating a pipeline of diverse and talented leaders who can advance in their careers and contribute to their respective fields.

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Brandon Tsay Hero Fund

Brandon Tsay demonstrated remarkable courage on January 21, 2023, when he disarmed the Monterey Park, California mass shooter during Lunar New Year celebrations. Tsay’s heroism has since been profiled with NBC News, Good Morning America, The New York Times, among others, and Tsay has been honored by US Representative Judy Chu, California Governor Gavin Newsom, the US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, the US Vice President Kamala Harris, and by the 118th US Congress, and at President Joe Biden’s 2023 State of the Union address.

Tsay was awarded a medal of courage from the Alhambra Police Department and now runs the Brandon Tsay Hero Fund in partnership with the Asian Pacific Community Fund.

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