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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Global legacy platform Asian Hall of Fame announced its Class of 2026 to be inducted on November 5, 2026, in Los Angeles, California. The 22nd Induction Ceremony supports 100 Women In Tech, Entertainment, Science & Sports (WinTESS) scholarships. Title Sponsors are Chairwoman Melinda Rogers, CJ Group, and TAO.

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"During times of worldwide conflict, Asian Hall of Fame serves as a beacon of cross-cultural collaboration and interracial synergy. Class of 2026 Inductees and Goodwill Ambassadors are role models whose endearing legacies advance culture, commerce, and community for generations to come," states Maki Hsieh, President & CEO of Asian Hall of Fame.

CBS LA Anchor Suzie Suh is Master of Ceremonies. Ed Roth (Goodwill Ambassador 2022) is Musical Director. Prior honorees presenting incoming inductees include The Honorable Fiona Ma, William Wang, and Soo Man LEE.

Preshow begins at 4:00 p.m. PST with red carpet arrivals, charity casino, and pop-up boutique. The program starts at 6:00 p.m. with the UCLA Air Force ROTC Honor Guard and National Anthem. The finale features Miss Asian Hall of Fame Ambassadors and showcases heritage costumes from around the world.

Class of 2026 MedalistsHideo Nomo, Hall of Fame Sports Pioneer InducteeMiky Lee, Centennial Medal of Lifetime AchievementSophie Chang, Humanitarian Service Medal of HonorHeritage Excellence Medal to Lynn and Steve Valbuena, Rich Le Roy, Sabrina Castaneda

InducteesDave Lu, Managing Partner, Hyphen CapitalDr. Charles Huang, Founder & Chairman, Pasaca Capital Inc.Frank Buckley, Emmy Award-Winning KTLA 5 AnchorJessica Sanchez, 2025 Winner, America's Got TalentJerry and Charlene Lee, PhilanthropistsKitty Lo, Chair, MHGLisa Lu, Cinema TrailblazerMaggie Tseng, Founder & CEO, TAORose, K-Pop Icon (BLACKPINK)Simran Baidwan, Emmy Award-Winning Executive ProducerDin Tai Fung, Global Family Legacy InducteeTSMC, Corporate Tech InducteeDennis Quaid, Goodwill AmbassadorRobert Vargas, Goodwill AmbassadorAdvocacy Prize to LAPD Detective Sharon Kim

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ABOUT ASIAN HALL OF FAMEEstablished in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame strengthens interracial synergy by advancing mainstream recognition of Asian achievement and Indigenous legacy. Contact: press@asianhalloffame.org, (626) 600-9418, www.asianhalloffame.org.