An Evening to Inspire
October 13, 2023
at the John F. Kennedy Center Terrace Theater
The Gold Lantern Awards “An Evening to Inspire” is a spectacular evening for all audiences with inspirational stories, lively cultural and modern entertainment, and a shared purpose.
FROM WELL-KNOWN NAMES TO UNSUNG COMMUNITY HEROES, FIND INSPIRATION IN THE INCREDIBLE ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR DISTINGUISHED AWARDEES.
Gold Lantern Award recipients are recognized for their excellence, leadership, and service to the Chinese American community and beyond. 2023 awardees include poet, author, and activist Maxine Hong Kingston; television host, entrepreneur, author, fashion icon, humanitarian Yue-Sai Kan; forensic scientist and media personality Dr. Henry Lee; innovator Stephany Yu; former Career Civilian Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense and AAPI advocate Bel Leong-Hong; community leaders Larry La and Paul Li, and a posthumous award to student-hero Peter Wang, among others. Honored guests include members of Congress, US diplomats and Asian ambassadors to the US, and prominent leaders in business, arts, culture, community, and media.
The 90-minute program features exciting cultural and contemporary entertainment including Qipao dancers, a members’ chorus, blind pianist Liu Hao, a Wushu demonstration, and the lively tones of the Brian Eng jazz sextet.
2022 Gold Lantern Awards
Shining a Light
March 3, 2022 at the St. Regis Hotel, Washington DC
We were honored to present the Chinese American Museum DC’s Inaugural Gold Lantern Awards Gala. This year’s theme is “Shining a Light!” The honorees were recognized for their excellence, leadership, community service, and true American spirit.
At CAMDC, we celebrate and honor Asian Americans every day. In times of light and darkness, we remember and recognize their many contributions to our country.
Thank you for joining us this evening, and to our community of friends, members, and donors who help to sustain and advance our mission.
