Asian Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2026 Inductees

Legendary icons and trailblazing pioneers exemplify the American Dream

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships. Title Sponsors are Chairwoman Melinda Rogers, CJ Group, and TAO.

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"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

Rose, 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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ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAME

Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian achievement and Indigenous legacy. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.

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