Annual Gala 2026 Recap
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Asian American Alliance, Inc. Annual Gala 2026!
We are incredibly grateful to the approximately 300 community members, leaders, partners, supporters, and friends who came together to make this year's Gala such a memorable and meaningful celebration.
The evening was a beautiful reflection of the strength, diversity, and vibrancy of our community. From inspiring moments and vibrant cultural performances to meaningful conversations and new connections, the Gala was a wonderful celebration of the people and partnerships that continue to make a difference.
Celebrating Our Honorees & Community Leaders
One of the highlights of the evening was recognising exceptional individuals and organisations whose leadership, service, partnership, and commitment have created a lasting impact in our community.
Pinnacle Award Recipients
We were honoured to present the Pinnacle Award to:
Vince Wong, CEO of BioCrossroads
Presented by Rachna Fischer, Senior Advisor at Elanco
Tonya Vachirasomboon, Partner and Leader at Dentons
Presented by Rafael Sanchez, EVP, Chief Government and Corporate Affairs Officer and Indianapolis Market President at Old National Bank
Community Partner Honorees
We were also proud to recognise our outstanding community partners:
Mario Rodriguez - Indianapolis International Airport
Jody Blankenship - Indiana Historical Society
J.P. Ghio - Citizens Energy Group
Dr. Tanuja Singh - University of Indianapolis
Byron Hardie - Indianapolis Business Journal
Lifetime Achievement Award
A special highlight of the evening was honouring Kanwal Prakash (KP) Singh with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
The award was presented by longtime community advocates and Asian American Alliance Board Members Ralph Taylor and Glen Kwok.
We extend our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all of our honorees, award recipients, presenters, and community partners. Your leadership, dedication, and contributions continue to inspire others and create a meaningful and lasting impact.
View the pictures taken at the Gala below (photos courtesy of Antonio Chapital).
