5/1/2025 2nd Asian American Stories Award Ceremony & Gala
Date and Time
Thursday May 1, 2025
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM PDT
Location
H.L. Peninsula Restaurant, 136 Ranch Dr, Milpitas, CA 95035
Fees/Admission
Website
Description
This event launches AAPI Heritage Month with an unforgettable recognition, performance, and celebration evening. Silicon Valley Community Media and Ding Ding TV proudly present the 2025 theme: “My Gift to America.” This year, we received nearly 100 heartfelt video entries that brought together voices spanning over 20 ethnic groups, from Filipino, Chinese, Vietnamese, Korean, Indian, Cambodian, Japanese, and more, reflecting the beautiful diversity of our diaspora. The youngest storyteller was 9 years old, while our eldest contributor was 102—a reminder that our stories transcend generations. These videos came from every corner of the nation, from Silicon Valley to Kansas, Hawaii to New York, and even across oceans, tying together immigrant journeys and the legacies we build here.
We will honor these incredible creators and celebrate their voices and impact.
✨ Event Highlights:
🎙️ MCs: Dion Lim (ABC News, Emmy Award Winner) & Assemblyman Patrick Ahrens
🌟 Guest of Honor: Kristi Yamaguchi, Olympic Gold Medalist & Asian American icon
🧧 Cultural performances by youth, breathtaking face-changing, and Kung Fu demos
🍽️ Exquisite Chinese seafood dinner
🎥 Screening of award-winning videos
🌐 400+ community leaders, elected officials, & storytellers
🎁 Exclusive auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experiences
More details & reservations: www.AAStories.org
