Honoring the Past. Investing in the Future.
INTERCONTINENTAL LOS ANGELES
900 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90017​​
ABOUT THE IMPACT AWARDS
Building on nearly five decades of tradition, ABA’s 50th Anniversary Fundraising Gala is a highly anticipated black-tie event that honors the leaders shaping the Asian American business community. This prestigious evening provides an unparalleled platform for celebration, connection, and support ABA's mission. Reserve your sponsorship tables or tickets today.
RECOGNITION
Legacy Leadership
PAST ABA CHAIRS
Legacy Tribute
FORMER HONOREES
HONOREES
EMCEE
SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
INTERCONTINENTAL DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:00 PM​​​​
Registration
Silent Auction
Networking Reception​
7:00 PM​​​​
Program and Dinner Begins
9:00 PM​​​​
Post Reception
Featuring: AFC Soy Foods, AmPac Business Capital
Asian American Museum, Cafe Dulce
(Pasadena, Rosemead, Monrovia, Montebello)
SILENT AUCTION
NOW OPEN
Closes on Sept. 24 at 8:45 PM
1. BROWSE
Visit the link below to view our silent auction.
2. BID
Place your bids. Enter contact and payment information.
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An optional donation fee will automatically be added to your total. You can remove or change this fee by clicking the ‘?’ icon and ‘click here’ at the end of the section.
Note: If you choose to pay this fee, the donation does NOT go to ABA.
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3. BUY
Be sure to check your bids — anybody can outbid you at any time! We suggest opting in for text notifications to receive outbid and winning notices.
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Winning bidders will be automatically charged. Visit the check-in table and provide your name to collect your winnings.
Celebrate 50 Years of Impact.
Invest in the Next 50.
Celebrate 50 years of advancing Asian American businesses while showcasing your organization's commitment to entrepreneurship, supplier diversity and community leadership.
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Join Southern California's premier gathering of business, corporations, and civic leaders and help shape the next 50 years of economic opportunities.
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ABA at a Glance
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50 Years of supporting Asian American businesses
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1700+ Members across Southern California
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500+ Business & Civic Leaders expected to attend
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83% of ABA members are business owners
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53% have operated their business for 10+ years
Explore the sponsorship opportunities, benefits and partnership options by contacting the ABA Office.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
GOLD SPONSOR
SILVER SPONSORS
BRONZE SPONSORS
Bill Imada
Julia and Ken Gouw
COMMUNITY SPONSORS
AFC Trading Wholesales Inc.
Andmore Partners
Blank Rome LLP
C. Philip Chen
California Water Association
​CIT Commercial Services
Culture Series
Cybertegic
FSM Accounting Group
Grace Whitcomb
GreenTree Hospitality Group
Happy Buddha Kitchen
Imprenta Communications Group
Innovate Marketing Group
Meijun
MW Polar
National ACE
Novotech Nutraceuticals, Inc.
Peter Zhang
PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.
Qiu Accountancy Corp.
Rutan & Tucker, LLP
TEN Advertising
Thong, Yu, Wong & Lee, LLP
TroyGould
Windes
IN-KIND DONORS
2010 Office Furniture
Adventure City
Balletto Vineyards
Brewyard Beer Company
Castle Green
Chipotle
Chromcraft
Contemporary Alternative Medicine
CookinGenie
Culture Series
ECG Marketing
Fable & Mane
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino
gorjana
GourmetGiftBaskets.com
Grace Whitcomb
Haus of Portraiture
Hilton Pasadena
Hollywood Wax Museum
In-N-Out Burger
IW Group
Japanese American National Museum
Jester Jangco
Kokoro Care
La Cañada Flintridge Country Club
LA County Arboretum
LACMA
Let’s Roam
Los Angeles Conservancy
Marconi Automotive Museum
Movement Gyms
Musical Theatre West
Pacific Park Santa Monica Pier
Pasadena Ice Skating Center
Pasadena Playhouse
Philippe The Original
Pilates Addiction
Roclord Studio
Santa Barbara Zoo
Santa Monica Playhouse
Sender One Climbing
Sharp Seating Company
Sierra Madre Playhouse
South Coast Botanic Garden
South Coast Repertory
The Broad
The Huntington
TIL Events
Urban Air Fullerton
Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Yip Fitness
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
CHAIRS
Linda Nguyen
Culture Series
John Taing
Thong, Yu, Wong, & Lee LLP
COMMITTEE
Johnny Chou
Cybertegic
Anna Choung
FSM Accounting
Jennet Chow
Evolution Design Lab
Bonnie Truong
TLC Realty Team
Kenneth Truong
2010 Office Furniture
PAST VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
PAST HONOREES
IMPACT AWARDS BANQUET
49TH ANNUAL
September 18, 2025
Business of the Year - Din Tai Fung
Entrepreneur of the Year - Julie Chung & Kent Yu (T3)
Corporation of the Year - EY
Advocate of the Year - Everett K. Sands (Lendistry)
