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
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.
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
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CONNIE CHUNG
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FEATURED PRESENTERS
CONNIE CHUNG
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CONNIE CHUNG
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PAST HONOREES
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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