6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
National Press Club
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor - Washington, D.C. 20045
Since 1997, the Asian American Justice Center (AAJC) has recognized and awarded individuals, companies and organizations of merit in its annual American Courage Awards.
The American Courage Awards reception features the presentation of the following awards:
The Bridge Builder Award goes to an individual or community based organization that has developed an innovative approach to successful community empowerment. This may include programs for citizenship, voter participation, community education or other community programs. This year's recipient is The Prudential Insurance Companies of America.
The Distinguished Service Award acknowledges an individual, group, corporation, or institution who has worked successfully to give voice to the aspirations and challenges facing the Asian Pacific American community and has exhibited extraordinary commitment to advocating on behalf of those most vulnerable in their community. This year's recipients are Irene Y. Hirano, President and CEO of the Japanese American National Museum and John C. Yang, Wiley Rein.
