Induction Criteria

Asian Heritage

Inductees can trace 25% of their racial, ethnic or cultural heritage to one of the following regions:

East Asia

China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Taiwan (8)

Southeast Asia

Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Vietnam (11)

South Asia

Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Iran, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka (9)

Central Asia

Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan (5)

First Asians

Indigenous First Nations of regions listed above.

First Americans

Federally recognized American Indian and Alaskan Eskimo tribes (574)

Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander

Legacy of Leadership

Inductee is a distinguished pioneer of outstanding courage, character, and service dedicated to a lifetime of leadership contributions to the United States and the world for the betterment of the community, country, and humanity.

Champion of Progress

Inductee is a pillar of community and trailblazer of industry who has elevated commerce, culture, and collaboration with humility that derives from transforming adversity into triumph for the positive advancement of a better civilization.

Cultural Ambassador

Inductee transformed multicultural, multiracial, and multigenerational ambassadorship inspiring future generations across all communities.

Induction Process (2025)

Nominating Members present 2 nominees. Nominations are not accepted from the public.

November 1 - December 1

December 1 - February 1

Screening Committee Round

Class of 2025 Official Announcement at the California Icons Gala at the Biltmore Los Angeles

May 1

Pacific Northwest Inductees inducted at the 21st Washington Founders Gala.

October 3

November 1

Class of 2025 inducted at 21st Induction Ceremony at the Biltmore Los Angeles

March 30

Nominating Period Ends