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2025 Ohio Asian Awards Gala
The Asian American Commerce Group is proud to announce its annual Ohio Asian Awards gala on Saturday, September 13, at the Hollywood Casino Columbus. This prestigious event honors exemplary leaders across business, non-profit, and government sectors for their outstanding contributions to the Asian American community in Ohio.
The gala will feature the presentation of 19 awards, celebrating individuals who have made a lasting impact through leadership, innovation, and service. In addition to the awards ceremony, attendees will enjoy a cultural fashion show highlighting traditional attire from various Asian countries, a live musical performance, and an exclusive after-party.
The 2025 Ohio Asian Awards categories and recipients carefully selected by the AACG Nomination Committee:
Arts & Media Leader - Rex Alba
Business Leader - Ram Rajadhyaksha
Community Leader - Sriram Menneni
Community Leader - Marvin Mamitag
Community Leader - Inna Simakovsky
Corporate Leader - Frank Zhu
Educational Leader - Dr. Mahmood Khan
Elected Official Leader - Rep. Brian Lorenz
Entrepreneur Leader - Kyong Cha Zulene Adams
Healthcare Leader - Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy
Hospitality Leader - Hiren Mistry
Inclusive Leader - Noriko Mills
Lifetime Achievement - Yoshihiro Hidaka
Lifetime Achievement - Nelson Kuo
Philanthropist Leader - Omar Ashraf
Professional Services Leader - Dr. Susan Tsai
Public Service Leader - Ferzan Ahmed
Sports Leader - Sen Gao
Technology Leader - Niraj Gupta
Trailblazer Leader - Dr. Liang-Shih Fan
This event not only celebrates individual achievements, but also supports AACG’s broader mission to promote the economic, civic, and cultural vitality of Ohio’s Asian American communities. As part of this commitment, AACG will also make a charitable donation to a local Asian-led charity.
Tickets and membership:
Tickets are available now at https://aacg.org and include a 25% discount on AACG membership with each purchase. Join us in celebrating excellence, culture, and community at the 2025 Ohio Asian Awards Gala.
For sponsorship opportunities or media inquiries, please contact [email protected]
Event Links
Tickets: https://go.evvnt.com/3237654-0
Exhibitor: https://go.evvnt.com/3237654-2
