Join us for a free one-day workshop for educators at the Japanese American National Museum, hosted by the USC U.S.-China Institute and the National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. This workshop will include a guided tour of the beloved exhibition Common Ground: The Heart of Community, slated to close permanently in January 2025. Following the tour, learn strategies for engaging students in the primary source artifacts, images, and documents found in JANM’s vast collection and discover classroom-ready resources to support teaching and learning about the Japanese American experience.
Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet
Prominently recognized as one of the premiere Chinese American events in Southern California, the Banquet honors the achievements of extraordinary individuals who have made a significant impact or lasting contributions towards the advancement of the Chinese American community and beyond in the fields of art, literature, journalism, medicine, film, science, business, government, law, athletics, and their community.
When:
September 27, 2012 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Where
The Chinese American Museum’s Annual Historymakers Awards Banquet represents the vision of pioneers, dedication of volunteers, and continuous community collaboration over the years since its inception in 1997. Prominently recognized as one of the premiere Chinese American events in Southern California, the Banquet honors the achievements of extraordinary individuals within the fields of art, literature, journalism, medicine, film, science, community, business, government, law and athletics, who have made significant impact or lasting contributions towards the advancement of the Chinese American community and beyond. In addition, the Banquet also serves as the major annual fundraiser for CAM, helping to raise critical funds to cover operational and program costs.
Each year, over 600 guests attend this elegant evening gala, including elected officials, community leaders, museum donors, patrons and supporters. A lively Silent Auction and cocktail hour traditionally opens up the event followed by a Western-style dinner. Become a part of CAM's history and join us at this year's event.
THE 16TH ANNUAL HISTORYMAKERS HONOREES::
Tom McKernan & The Automobile Club of Southern California
Excellence in Corporate Leadership Award
Carl K. Moy, MD
Excellence in Medicine and Community Service Award
State Senator Carol Liu
Excellence in Government Award
Chinese American Citizens Alliance
Dr. Dan S. Louie, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award
Latham & Watkins, LLP
Judge Ronald S.W. Lew Visionary Award
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Charlie Woo: Honorary Dinner Chair
Munson A. Kwok: Dinner Chair
Cost:
Dinner Tickets: $250/seat
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