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When mentorship ignites courage, generational change becomes unstoppable. From our legacy of impact to the dreams we nurture today, we're building a fearless future together.

ABOUT THE GALA

About the Gala

THROUGH THE YEARS, APEX FOR YOUTH’S INSPIRATION AWARDS GALA HAS BECOME THE PREMIER ASIAN AMERICAN GALA IN THE UNITED STATES.

Last year, with 600 guests in attendance, we collectively raised over $3.1 million — a testament to the power of Apex’s mission. As we head into our 33rd Annual Inspiration Awards Gala, Apex remains committed to ensuring our youth can access the resources, mentorship, and opportunities they need to help them break down the barriers they face.

Join us in building

GENERATION FEARLESS!

Every donation to Apex for Youth helps us unlock a world of possibility for undeserved Asian and immigrant youth in NYC and across the nation.

OUR IMPACT

Did you know...?

3 IN 4

Apex youth live in or near poverty. In NYC, 1 in 2 Asian American youth live in or near poverty

LEAST LIKELY

to seek mental health care: Asian Americans show lowest utilization rates across all racial/ethnic groups

MORE THAN 3 IN 4

of Asian American youth feel less safe than before the pandemic

Apex for Youth’s Reach

Apex for Youth creates transformative social connections and celebrates cultural identity to build the confidence and self-efficacy of future generations.

2,500+

youth served from all 5 boroughs and 11 states around the country

35,300+

hours of youth participation

900+

volunteers supporting youth

GALA HONOREE

CONNIE CHUNG

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CONNIE CHUNG

Journalist, Author

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FEATURED PRESENTERS

CONNIE CHUNG

Journalist, Author

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CONNIE CHUNG

Journalist, Author

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PAST HONOREES

CONNIE CHUNG

Journalist, Author

CONNIE CHUNG

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CONNIE CHUNG

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CONNIE CHUNG

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CONNIE CHUNG

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CONNIE CHUNG

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HOST COMMITTEE

ALLISON CHOU

ALLISTER CHAN

BD WONG

DAVID HENRY HWANG

JEAN BROWNHILL

JENNIFER PROSEK

TI-HUA CHANG

JENNIFER SAESUE

JIAJIA FEI

JULIA CHIANG

MICHAEL LI

ROBERT LEE

ROY KIM

WEN ZHOU

BIG DRAGONS JUNIOR HOST COMMITTEE

RUSS CHONG

SOPHIE YU

TI-HUA CHANG

VIVIAN TU

FEATURED SPONSORS

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