Every year on May 1st, Asian Hall of Fame hosts an invitation-only Heritage Gala black-tie benefit for women’s scholarships. This year’s gala is sold out and will welcome 150 guests honoring Chairwoman Melinda Rogers as Woman of the Year, presented by Sir William Rogers. The Rogers family established the Union Rock Company in the early 1900s and it became the largest sand, rock, and gravel enterprise in the world. Their contributions were pivotal in constructing the infrastructure of Southern California, including projects that became the Pasadena Freeway, The Grapevine, and The Wedge at Newport Beach. Chairwoman Melinda Rogers upholds her family’s five-generation legacy of service, humility, and cross-cultural friendship for the betterment of the community and country.

A dynamic fireside chat is hosted by philanthropist Loida Nicolas Lewis (Inductee 2007), whose late husband Reginald Lewis was the founder and CEO of TLC Beatrice and recognized as America’s first Black billionaire, shares her life experiences in her memoir, Why Should Guys Have All the Fun? An Asian American Story of Love, Marriage, Motherhood, and Running a Billion Dollar Empire. Guests will receive commemorative memoirs autographed by Mrs. Lewis.

Bringing timeless elegance to life is our inaugural Heritage Costumes Fashion Show showcasing Miss Asia titleholders. Music by Grammy Classical Artist Maki Mae, alongside 200+ Night Market gifts make the evening a truly memorable experience. All guests will receive a raffle ticket and souvenir stamp book.

Details:
Dress code: Black-tie, formal or heritage dress
Parking: Valet is $35, self-parking is $25 with event validation

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Event photo gallery HERE