{{Short description|American honorary organization}} '''Asian Hall of Fame''' is a United States-based organization that honors Asian and Pacific Islander and Native individuals and communities for their contributions to arts, sciences, sports, public service, and global impact.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-11-23 |title=The Asian Hall of Fame recognizes the community's very best |url=https://www.king5.com/article/entertainment/television/programs/evening/the-asian-hall-of-fame-recognizes-the-communitys-very-best/281-33dbce73-d8a8-428b-8b1c-62c6b2a5c929 |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=KING-TV|language=en-US}}</ref> It was established in 2004 by the Robert Chinn Foundation (RFC) in Seattle, Washington.<ref name="FY"/> It remained affiliated with the RFC until 2020 when it separated and became its own independent non-profit.<ref name="NP">{{cite news|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/life/asian-hall-of-fame-aims-to-celebrate-asian-contributions-combat-anti-asian-hate/|title=Asian Hall of Fame aims to celebrate Asian contributions, combat anti-Asian hate|date=November 9, 2021|first= Jade Yamazaki|last= Stewart|work=The Seattle Times}}</ref> Maki Hsieh is the President and CEO of the organization.<ref>{{cite news|title=CEO Visionaries|work=The Los Angeles Times|date= July 30, 2023|page= M48}}</ref>
== Inductees == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year !! Name !! Description !! Award !! References |- | 2004 || '''Gary Faye Locke''' || American politician and diplomat; 21st Governor of Washington (1997–2005), U.S. Secretary of Commerce (2009–2011), U.S. Ambassador to China (2011–2014) and first Chinese American to serve in that role || Inductee ||<ref name="FY">{{cite news|url=https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/asian-hall-of-fame-to-debut-tomorrow-1153725.php|title=Asian Hall of Fame to debut tomorrow: Locke is among first five inductees|work=Seattle Post-Intelligencer|first=John|last= Iwasaki|date=September 8, 2004}}</ref> |- | 2004 || '''Rick Noji''' || American high jumper; world champion and former U.S. national champion || Inductee ||<ref name="FY"/> |- | 2004 || '''Yuji Okumoto''' || American actor, producer and martial artist known for roles in martial arts films || Inductee ||<ref name="FY"/> |- | 2004 || '''George Tsutakawa''' || American sculptor and painter noted for public art installations in the Pacific Northwest || Inductee, in memoriam ||<ref name="FY"/> |- | 2004 || '''Z.Z. Wei''' || Chinese American painter and fine artist active in mid‑20th century American art communities || Inductee ||<ref name="FY"/> |- | 2007 || '''Apolo Anton Ohno''' || American retired short‑track speed skater; eight‑time Winter Olympic medalist (two gold, two silver, four bronze); most decorated U.S. Winter Olympian; inducted into U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame in 2019 || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Asian Hall of Fame Inducts Olympian Ohno|work=The Seattle Times|date=April 27, 2007|last=Davila|first=Florangela}}</ref> |- | 2013 || '''Loida Nicolas Lewis''' || Filipino‑born American lawyer and business leader; first Filipina licensed to practice law in New York without U.S. law school, former chair and CEO of TLC Beatrice || Inductee ||<ref name="TZ"/> |- | 2013 || '''Richard Cho''' || Vice President of Basketball Strategy for the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA || Inductee ||<ref name="TZ"/> |- | 2013 || '''Teddy Zee''' || American media, technology and entertainment executive and producer || Inductee ||<ref name="TZ">{{cite news|url=https://iexaminer.org/three-prominent-asian-pacific-islanders-honored-into-the-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Three Prominent Asian Pacific Islanders Honored into the Asian Hall of Fame|first= Maureen|last= Francisco|date=November 21, 2011|work=International Examiner}}</ref> |- | 2014 || '''Grace Park''' || Canadian-American actress and advocate known for television roles and Asian American representation in media || Inductee ||<ref name="NM"/> |- | 2014 || '''Manu'ula Tuiasosopo''' || Former NFL player; contributed to Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl teams || Inductee ||<ref name="NM"/> |- | 2014 || '''Nathan Adrian''' || American competitive swimmer; five‑time Olympic gold medalist representing the U.S. between 2008 and 2016 || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Need for Speed: Bremerton's Adrian Anticipates Fast Nationals|work=Kitsap Sun|date= August 3, 2014|pages= 1B, 8B}}</ref> |- | 2014 || '''Norman Yoshio Mineta''' || American politician; U.S. Transportation Secretary under President George W. Bush, former Cabinet member under President Clinton, co‑founder of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, and recipient of Presidential Medal of Freedom || Inductee ||<ref name="NM">{{cite news|url=https://www.asianfortunenews.com/2014/03/norm-mineta-recognized-as-trailblazer-by-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Norm Mineta Recognized as "Trailblazer" by Asian Hall of Fame|first=Jennie|last= Ilustre|work=Asian Fortune|date=March 4, 2014}}</ref> |- | 2015 || '''Benson Henderson''' || American former professional mixed martial artist; UFC Lightweight Champion and WEC Lightweight Champion; multiple title defenses and considered among the top lightweight fighters in MMA|| Inductee ||<ref name="JLPC"/> |- | 2015 || '''Betty Nguyen''' || Vietnamese American television journalist; one of the first Vietnamese American anchors at CNN and NBC News || Inductee ||<ref name="JLPC"/> |- | 2015 || '''Carrie Ann Inaba''' || American television personality, dancer, choreographer and talk show host; long‑time judge on ABC's ''Dancing with the Stars'' and former co‑host of CBS's ''The Talk'' || Inductee ||<ref name="JLPC"/> |- | 2015 || '''Jeanette Lee''' || American professional pool player nicknamed "the Black Widow"; world‑ranked champion, WPBA and BCA Hall of Fame inductee, advocate for scoliosis awareness|| Inductee ||<ref name="JLPC">{{cite news|url=https://www.pacificcitizen.org/asian-hall-of-fame-announces-2015-honorees/|title=Asian Hall of Fame Announces 2015 Honorees|date=February 24, 2015|work=Pacific Citizen}}</ref> |- | 2016 || '''Bruce Lee''' || Chinese American martial artist, actor and filmmaker; global influence on martial arts cinema and pop culture || Inductee, in memoriam ||<ref name="CCH"/> |- | 2016 || '''Kristi Yamaguchi''' || American former competitive figure skater; Olympic gold medalist and U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame inductee; New York Times best‑selling author || Inductee ||<ref name="CCH"/> |- | 2016 || '''Major General Antonio Taguba''' || Filipino American U.S. Army officer; led the Taguba Report on Abu Ghraib detainee abuse and advocate for social justice reforms || Inductee ||<ref name="CCH"/> |- | 2016 || '''Connie Chung''' || American broadcast journalist; first Asian American co‑anchor on U.S. weekday national network news broadcasts || Inductee & Lifetime Achievement ||<ref name="CCH">{{cite news|url=https://iexaminer.org/first-asian-american-network-anchor-connie-chung-inducted-to-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=First Asian American network anchor Connie Chung inducted to Asian Hall of Fame|first= Maureen|last= Francisco|date= April 21, 2016|work=International Examiner}}</ref> |- | 2017 || '''Daniel Dae Kim''' || Korean American actor and producer; prominent AAPI advocate|| Inductee ||<ref name="DDK">{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2017/05/asian-hall-of-fame-inducts-2017-class/|title=Asian Hall of Fame inducts 2017 class|first= Jason|last= Cruz|work=Northwest Asian Weekly|date=May 19, 2017}}</ref> |- | 2017 || '''Duy‑Loan Le''' || Vietnamese American engineer; first female Senior Fellow at Texas Instruments and inductee to the Women in Technology Hall of Fame || Inductee ||<ref name="DDK"/> |- | 2017 || '''Sonita Lontoh''' || Indonesian American technology executive and advocate; inductee to the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame || Inductee ||<ref name="DDK"/> |- | 2018 || '''Kevin Kwan''' || Singapore born novelist; author of ''Crazy Rich Asians'' and bestselling fiction exploring Asian identity and representation || Inductee ||<ref name="AF"/> |- | 2018 || '''Kourtney Kang''' || Korean‑Irish American television producer and writer; contributed to ABC's ''Fresh Off the Boat'' and led diverse storytelling initiatives in entertainment || Inductee ||<ref name="AF">{{cite news|url=https://www.asianfortunenews.com/2018/04/four-leaders-honored-by-the-nations-only-asian-community-foundation-that-serves-asian-and-diverse-communities-on-both-local-and-national-levels/|first=Lily|last=Chen|title=Four Leaders Honored by the Nation's Only Asian Community Foundation that Serves Asian and Diverse Communities on Both Local and National Levels|date=April 4, 2018|work=Asian Fortune}}</ref> |- | 2018 || '''Melissa Lee''' || Chinese American television journalist; first Chinese American host on CNBC and longtime anchor and correspondent || Inductee ||<ref name="AF"/> |- | 2018 || '''Roy Yamaguchi''' || Japanese American chef and restaurateur; founder of Roy's Restaurants and promoter of Hawaiian‑fusion cuisine || Inductee ||<ref name="AF"/> |- | 2019 || '''J. R. Celski''' || American retired short‑track speed skater; three‑time Winter Olympian and three‑time Olympic medalist; held multiple world and junior world records and credited with helping popularize U.S. short‑track speed skating || Inductee ||<ref name="SG">{{cite news|url=https://seattleglobalist.com/2019/05/22/seattle-area-olympian-j-r-celski-inducted-in-asian-hall-fame/85295|title=Seattle-area Olympian J.R. Celski inducted in Asian Hall Fame|date= May 22, 2019 |work=The Seattle Globalist}}</ref> |- | 2019 || '''Jon M. Chu''' || American film director, producer and screenwriter; directed ''Crazy Rich Asians'' (2018) and ''In the Heights'' (2021), among other major works helping elevate Asian American representation in Hollywood || Inductee ||<ref name="SG"/> |- | 2019 || '''Luly Yang''' || Taiwanese‑born American fashion and costume designer; founder of Luly Yang Couture in Seattle and recognized internationally for bridal and evening wear || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://komonews.com/seattle-refined/local-fashion-designer-luly-yang-inducted-into-asian-hall-of-fame|work=KOMO-TV|title=Local fashion designer Luly Yang is inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame|date=May 20, 2019|first= Gena|last= Wynkoop}}</ref> |- | 2019 || '''Marc Anthony Nicolas''' || Filipino American television producer and two‑time Emmy Award winner; supervising producer on ''The Talk'' and host/executive producer of ''Make Your Marc'' on GMA Pinoy TV || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.philstar.com/entertainment/2019/05/11/1916741/fil-am-producer-inducted-asian-hall-fame|work=The Philippine Star|title=Fil-Am producer inducted into The Asian Hall of Fame|last=Abunda|first=Boy|date=May 11, 2019}}</ref> |- | 2020 || '''James Hong''' || American actor, producer and director; career spanning over seven decades and more than 400 film and television credits; co‑founder of East West Players to advance Asian American theatrical representation || Lifetime Achievement Award ||<ref name="Spectrum"/> |- | 2020 || '''Congressmember Judy Chu''' || American politician and psychologist; first Chinese American woman elected to the U.S. Congress, representing California since 2009 || Inductee ||<ref name="AP">{{cite news|url=https://apnews.com/article/james-hong-jackie-chan-judy-chu-music-cheryl-burke-e9fc1f350cc8cbb1326a4e4c1a434176|work=Associated Press|date=September 16, 2020|title=Asian Hall of Fame expands impact with new season}}</ref> |- | 2020 || '''Masaharu Morimoto''' || Japanese chef; gained international fame as an Iron Chef on ''Iron Chef'' (Japan) and ''Iron Chef America''; founder of restaurants across the U.S. and Asia || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://lasvegasmagazine.com/interviews/qa/2021/feb/23/las-vegas-qa-masaharu-morimoto/|title=Las Vegas Magazine Q&A: Masaharu Morimoto|work=Las Vegas Magazine|first=Brock|last=Radke|date=February 23, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2020 || '''Noel Lee''' || American engineer, inventor and entrepreneur; founder and CEO of Monster Inc., recognized for innovations in high-performance audio accessories|| Inductee ||<ref name="Spectrum"/> |- | 2020 || '''Cheryl Burke''' || American professional dancer and television personality; first female professional to win ''Dancing with the Stars'' and first to win back‑to‑back seasons; two‑time Emmy nominee || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://asamnews.com/2021/01/30/burke-says-being-hapa-and-recognized-by-the-asian-hall-of-fame-makes-the-award-special/|title=Asian Hall of Fame inductee Cheryl Burke credits mom|work=AsAm News|first=Louis|last= Chan|date=January 30, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2020 || '''Masi Oka''' || Japanese American actor, producer and digital effects artist; known for his role as Hiro Nakamura on ''Heroes''; worked in visual effects in major films || Inductee ||<ref name="Spectrum">{{cite news|url=https://spectrumnews1.com/ca/southern-california/entertainment/2020/11/20/legendary-actor-james-hong-to-be-inducted-into-asian-hall-of-fame|title=Legendary Actor James Hong to Be Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame|date=November 20, 2020|work=Spectrum News|first=Tara Lynn|last= Wagner}}</ref> |- | 2020 || '''Wally Yonamine''' || Japanese American multi‑sport athlete; first Japanese American to play in the NFL and one of the first Americans to play professional baseball in Japan || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|title=Wally Yonamine|first=Paul|last=Yonamine|work=Honolulu Star-Advertiser|date= November 17, 2021|page= X8}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Nancy Kwan''' || Chinese American actress whose Hollywood breakthrough in ''The World of Suzie Wong'' (1960) helped expand representation of Asian actors in 1960s cinema; winner of a Golden Globe New Star award in 1961|| Lifetime Achievement Award ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/251210|work=China Daily|title=The world of Nancy Kwan|first= Faye|last= Bradley|date=December 9, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Brandon Lee''' || American actor and martial artist; son of actor Bruce Lee; known for ''The Crow'' (1994) || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="NP"/><ref name="TOI"/> |- | 2021 || '''Dr. Linda M. Liau''' || Taiwanese‑born American neurosurgeon and researcher; Chair of Neurosurgery at UCLA and pioneer in brain cancer immunotherapy || Inductee ||<ref name="Sampan"/> |- | 2021 || '''Hon. Tani Gorre Cantil‑Sakauye''' || Filipina American jurist; served as Chief Justice of California (2011–2022), first person of color and second woman in that role; head of the Judicial Council of California || Inductee ||<ref name="TOI">{{cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/asian-hall-of-fame-unveils-new-inductees/articleshow/86282578.cms|work=Times of India|title=Asian Hall of Fame Unveils New Inductees|date=September 17, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Indra Nooyi''' || Indian American business executive; CEO (2006–2018) and Chair (2007–2019) of PepsiCo; one of the first women of color to head a Fortune 50 company || Inductee ||<ref name="NP"/> |- | 2021 || '''Ken Jeong''' || American actor, comedian, writer and former licensed physician; best known for roles in ''The Hangover'' series and ''Community''; also creator of TV sitcom ''Dr. Ken'' || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ken-jeong-nicki-minaj-vaccine-delta-variant-1235017983/|title=Ken Jeong Debunks Nicki Minaj's Vaccine Claims, Breaks Down Delta Variant on 'Late Late Show'|work=The Hollywood Reporter|first=Ariana|last= Brockington|date=September 21, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Phil Chen''' || Jamaican supportive bassist of Chinese descent; played with Eric Clapton, Ray Manzarek and members of the Doors; awarded Jamaican Order of Distinction in 2014 || Inductee ||<ref name="Sampan">{{cite news|work=Sampan|date=October 22, 2021|title=Asian Hall of Fame unveils new inductees}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Ren Hanámi''' || Japanese American actor, author, director and producer; Chair of SAG‑AFTRA Asian Pacific American Media Committee and advocate for AAPI representation || Inductee ||<ref name="AHFNWATO">{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2021/09/asian-hall-of-fame-2021-inductees/|title=Asian Hall of Fame 2021 inductees|work=Northwest Asian Weekly|date=September 30, 2021}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Steve Aoki''' || American DJ, record producer and entrepreneur; founder of Dim Mak Records; global EDM artist and son of Benihana founder Rocky Aoki; advocate for inclusivity in music industry || Inductee ||<ref name="NP"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://edm.com/news/steve-aoki-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Steve Aoki Is the First Dance Music Artist to Be Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame|first=Rachel|last= Kupfer|date= September 23, 2021|work=edm.com}}</ref> |- | 2021 || '''Sumi Jo''' || South Korean operatic coloratura soprano; Grammy Award winner and one of the first Asian sopranos to perform leading roles in major Western opera houses || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.korea.net/NewsFocus/Culture/view?articleId=206653|work=Korea.net|title= Star soprano Sumi Jo is 1st Korean to enter Asian Hall of Fame|date=November 18, 2021|author1=Jung Joo-ri|author2= Lee Jihae}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Andrew Cherng & Peggy Cherng''' || Taiwanese‑born Chinese American restaurateurs; co‑founders and co‑CEOs of Panda Restaurant Group (Panda Express), one of the largest Asian‑themed restaurant chains in the U.S. || Inductees ||<ref name="BPPLN"/> |- | 2022 || '''Chloe Kim''' || American professional snowboarder; two‑time Olympic gold medalist in women's halfpipe (2018, 2022), youngest woman to win back‑to‑back halfpipe golds; multi‑medalist at X‑Games and Youth Olympics || Inductee ||<ref name="Yahoo"/> |- | 2022 || '''Daniel Ho''' || American musician, composer and producer specializing in Hawaiian music; six‑time Grammy Award winner and recognized for contributions to ukulele and slack‑key guitar genres || Inductee ||<ref name="BBB"/> |- | 2022 || '''Daniel Pak''' || American music educator, performer, and frontman of Seattle reggae band Kore Ionz; advocate for music education in under‑served communities || Inductee ||<ref name="IE"/> |- | 2022 || '''Deepika Padukone''' || Indian actor and philanthropist; leading figure in Bollywood and international cinema, recipient of multiple Filmfare Awards and a TIME 100 list honoree in 2018; founder of Live Love Laugh Foundation focused on mental health awareness|| Inductee ||<ref name="BBB"/> |-
| 2022 || '''Elizabeth An, Helene An & Catherine An & Diana An''' || Vietnamese‑American sisters and restaurateurs; founders of Crustacean restaurant group credited with popularizing Vietnamese cuisine in the U.S. || Inductees ||<ref name="BPPLN"/> |- | 2022 || '''Hiro Yamamoto''' || American bassist, co‑founding member of Soundgarden and credited as first Asian American bassist in a Grammy Award-winning rock band<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-17 |title=Soundgarden founder Hiro Yamamoto inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame |url=https://www.king5.com/video/entertainment/television/programs/evening/soundgarden-founder-hiro-yamamoto-inducted-into-the-asian-hall-of-fame/281-7c976a32-9ba3-4635-8367-84c95948a3c1 |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=king5.com |language=en-US}}</ref> || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2022/11/soundgarden-founder-hiro-yamamoto-honored-at-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Soundgarden founder Hiro Yamamoto honored at Asian Hall of Fame|first= Andrew |last=Hamlin|date=November 17, 2022|work=Northwest Asian Weekly}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Hiroshima''' || American fusion jazz band honored by the Smithsonian; recognized for integrating Asian influences into mainstream music || Inductees ||<ref name="BBB"/> |- | 2022 || '''Jiaoying Summers''' || Chinese American comedian and social media influencer; international touring performer and founder of comedy venues || Inductee ||<ref name="IE"/> |- | 2022 || '''Joseph Bae & Janice Lee''' || Korean American husband‑and‑wife duo; Bae is co‑CEO of KKR, and Lee is a New York Times bestselling author; prominent leaders in business and philanthropy || Inductees ||<ref name="BBB"/> |- | 2022 || '''Karen Wong''' || Founder Emeritus of the Asian Hall of Fame and Robert Chinn Foundation || Inductee ||<ref name="BPPLN"/> |-
| 2022 || '''Margaret Cho''' || Korean American comedian, actress and writer; Grammy and Emmy nominee for her work exploring social issues and Asian American identity || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://ktla.com/entertainment/grammy-award-winning-musician-daniel-ho-on-being-inducted-into-the-2022-asian-hall-of-fame/|work=KTLA|title=Grammy Award-winning musician Daniel Ho on being inducted into the 2022 Asian Hall of Fame|date=November 12, 2022|first=Megan|last= Telles}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Momo Wang''' || Chinese American animation and creative director at Illumination Entertainment; creator of globally recognized character Tuzki || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/cherylrobinson/2023/01/17/animator-momo-wang-used-her-tuzki-success-to-catapult-her-career-in-animation/|title=Animator Momo Wang Used Her Tuzki Success To Catapult Her Career In Animation|first=Cheryl|last= Robinson|date=January 17, 2023|work=Forbes}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Omar Lee & Christine Lee''' || American real estate investors and property development entrepreneurs based in the Pacific Northwest || Inductees ||<ref name="Yahoo">{{cite news|url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/sen-tammy-duckworth-chloe-kim-224435795.html|title=Sen. Tammy Duckworth, Chloe Kim, Daniel Ho and Tia Carrere lead 2022 Asian Hall of Fame inductees|first= Ryan|last= General|date= October 11, 2022|work=Yahoo News}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Pat Chun''' || American collegiate athletic director; credited as first Asian American athletic director at a Power Five university || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|title=WSU's Chun Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame|work=The Spokesman-Review|date= November 22, 2022|page=B2}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Robert Chinn & Ruth Chinn''' || Chinese American bankers; founders of first Asian‑owned bank in the U.S.; inducted posthumously || Inductees, In Memoriam ||<ref name="IE">{{cite news|url=https://iexaminer.org/daniel-pak-seattle-musician-and-music-mentor-inducted-into-the-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Daniel Pak, Seattle musician and music mentor, inducted into the Asian Hall of Fame|date=November 16, 2022|work=International Examiner|first= Roxanne|last= Ray}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Senator Tammy Duckworth''' || American politician and combat veteran; first Thai American U.S. Senator, recipient of Purple Heart and advocate for AAPI representation in public service || Inductee ||<ref name="BBB">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/asian-hall-of-fame-2022-inductees-daniel-ho-hiroshima-1235153753/|title=DANIEL HO, HIROSHIMA, TIA CARRERE & MORE TO BE INDUCTED INTO ASIAN HALL OF FAME|magazine=Billboard|first=Paul|last=Grein|date=October 10, 2022}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Tia Carrere''' || American actor and singer; Grammy Award-winning artist and cultural icon with breakout roles in ''Wayne's World'' and ''True Lies'' || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://mauinow.com/2022/10/14/ho-carrere-named-to-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Ho, Carrere named to Asian Hall of Fame|first=Gary|last= Kubota|date=October 15, 2022|work=Maui Now}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Toni Ko''' || American entrepreneur; founder of NYX Cosmetics and Bespoke Beauty Brands; commercial real estate investor and philanthropist || Inductee ||<ref name="BPPLN">{{cite news|url=https://beverlypress.com/2022/11/trailblazers-honored-in-asian-hall-of-fame/|title=Trailblazers Honored in Asian Hall of Fame|work= Beverly Press & Park Labrea News |date=November 23, 2022}}</ref> |- | 2022 || '''Virginia Cross''' || Muckleshoot Indian Tribal Council Chair and elder; one of longest‑serving female tribal council chairs in the United States || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cascadepbs.org/news/2022/11/asian-hall-fame-honors-its-first-indigenous-inductee/|title=The Asian Hall of Fame honors its first Indigenous inductee|first=Luna|last=Reyna|work=Cascade PBS|date=November 23, 2022}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Adele Lim''' || Malaysian screenwriter and film director; co‑written ''Crazy Rich Asians'' and directed ''Joy Ride''; known for mentoring writers and promoting representation in Hollywood || Inductee ||<ref name="CMAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Annie Young‑Scrivner''' || American business executive; CEO of Wella Company and advocate for diversity in corporate leadership|| Inductee ||<ref name="PCAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Ben Fong‑Torres''' || Chinese American music journalist and author; longtime writer for ''Rolling Stone'' magazine || Inductee ||<ref name="CMAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Charlie Zhang & Ling Zhang''' || Chinese American philanthropists recognized for leadership in community service and cultural initiatives || Inductees ||<ref name="NAWAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Doug Baldwin Jr.''' || American former NFL wide receiver; Super Bowl champion with the Seattle Seahawks; CEO and founder of community-focused ventures in sports and youth development|| Inductee ||<ref name="MTAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Dr. Lisa T. Su''' || Taiwanese American technology executive; Chair and CEO of AMD and recognized global leader in semiconductor innovation || Inductee ||<ref name="PCAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Dr. Peter P. Lee''' || American leader in immuno‑oncology; chair of research at City of Hope and expert in cancer research|| Inductee ||<ref name="NAWAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Dr. Shang‑Li & Betty Huang''' || American philanthropists; leadership in health and cultural organizations supporting the AAPI community || Inductees ||<ref name="MTAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Far East Movement''' || American music group; Billboard‑topping hitmakers (''Like a G6'') and acknowledged for mainstreaming Asian‑American hip‑hop culture|| Inductees ||<ref name="PCAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Jennifer Lee''' || (TOKiMONSTA) Korean American electronic music producer; Grammy-nominated artist known for festival performances and media collaborations || Inductee ||<ref name="CMAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Lalisa Manoban''' || Thai singer and member of Blackpink; global K‑pop cultural icon and influential figure in music and fashion || Inductee ||<ref name="BB"/> |- | 2023 || '''Pin Ni''' || Chinese American urban planner and entrepreneur; founder and president of Wanxiang America, contributing to sustainable development || Inductee ||<ref name="PCAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Rep. Marilyn Strickland''' || American politician; U.S. Representative for Washington's 10th Congressional District; advocate for AAPI representation in government || Inductee ||<ref name="PCAHF"/> |- | 2023 || '''Sam Cho''' || Korean American civic leader; Port of Seattle Commissioner and former executive focused on inclusive governance|| Inductee ||<ref name="NAWAHF">{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2023/08/asian-hall-of-fame-2023-inductees/|title=Asian Hall of Fame 2023 inductees|date=August 8, 2023|work=Northwest Asian Weekly}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Freddie Mercury''' || British singer-songwriter with South Asian (Parsi) heritage; lead vocalist of Queen and global music icon; inducted posthumously || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="BB"/> |- | 2023 || '''Rocky Aoki''' || Japanese American restaurateur and entrepreneur; founder of Benihana; inducted posthumously || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2023/05/18/asian-hall-of-fame-highlights-asian-excellence/|title=Asian Hall of Fame highlights Asian excellence: Asian Hall of Fame announced their top 30 nominees for their class of 2023|work=USC Annenberg Media|first= Ethan|last= Huang|date=May 18, 2023}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Ryuichi Sakamoto''' || Japanese composer and electronic music pioneer; Oscar‑winning artist; inducted posthumously || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="BB">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/asian-hall-of-fame-2023-music-inductees-lisa-blackpink-more-1235387780/|date=August 8, 2023|magazine=Billboard|title=Blackpink's Lisa, Freddie Mercury & More To Be Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame: The induction ceremony is set for Oct. 21 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.|first=Paul|last=Grein}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Kiet Nguyen''' || Vietnamese American U.S. Navy veteran; awarded the U.S. Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism during the Vietnam War, notably in the rescue of downed U.S. airmen in 1972; later resided in Seattle and worked at Boeing before retiring around 2005 || Inductee ||<ref name="MTAHF">{{cite news|url=https://www.musictimes.com/articles/95059/20230809/blackpink-lisa-freddie-mercury-more-inducted-asian-hall-fame-full.htm|title=BLACKPINK Lisa, Freddie Mercury, & More To Be Inducted Into Asian Hall of Fame: Full List Here|first=Angeline|last= Sicily|work=Music Times|date=August 9, 2023}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Kim Thayil''' || American guitarist and founding member of the grunge band Soundgarden; named by Rolling Stone as one of the 100 greatest guitarists of all time; two‑time Grammy Award winner, and influential for defining the “Seattle Sound” in alternative rock|| Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rollingstone.it/musica/storie-musica/la-gente-si-affacciava-ai-balconi-e-ci-urlava-addosso-i-soundgarden-raccontano-i-tour-italiani/925672/|title=«La gente si affacciava ai balconi e ci urlava addosso»: i Soundgarden raccontano i tour italiani|first=Valeria |last=Sgarella|date=July 1, 2024|work=Rolling Stone Italia}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Santos Manuel''' || Native American tribal elder of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians; recognized posthumously for leadership and service || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="CMAHF">{{cite news|url=https://www.cultursmag.com/2023-asian-hall-of-fame-inductees-include-joy-ride-director-adele-lim-blackpink-singer-lalisa-manohan/|title=2023 Asian Hall of Fame Inductees Include 'Joy Ride' Director Adele Lim, Blackpink Singer Lalisa Manohan|first=John|last=Liang|work=Culturs |date=August 2023}}</ref> |- | 2023 || '''Nintendo''' || Japanese multinational video game company; corporate inductee recognized for global influence in entertainment and technology || Inductee ||<ref name="PCAHF">{{cite news|url=https://www.pacificcitizen.org/asian-hall-of-fame-holds-19th-ceremony-in-los-angeles/|title=Asian Hall of Fame Holds 19th Ceremony in Los Angeles|date=December 15, 2023|work=Pacific Citizen}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Seo Eunji''' || Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Seattle since 2023; recognized for leadership in public diplomacy and strengthening U.S.–Korea cultural ties in the Pacific Northwest || Inductee ||<ref name="CNET"/> |- | 2024 || '''Anne Akiko Meyers''' || American concert violinist known for her solo and orchestral performances; recipient of an Avery Fisher Career Grant and frequent collaborator with major orchestras<ref>{{Cite web |title=Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers inducted into 2024 Asian Hall of Fame |url=https://www.thestrad.com/news/violinist-anne-akiko-meyers-inducted-into-2024-asian-hall-of-fame/17999.article |access-date=2025-08-14 |website=The Strad |language=en}}</ref>|| Inductee ||<ref>{{cite magazine|magazine=Fanfare|title=Anne Aiko Meyers, Violin|page=43|date=March 2025|editor-first=Tyler|editor-last=Secor}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Bing Xie''' || Chinese American business executive and philanthropist; co‑CEO of Silergy Corporation specializing in semiconductor technologies || Inductee ||<ref name="LAP"/> |- | 2024 || '''Crystal Kung Minkoff''' || American television personality and entrepreneur; co‑founder of Real Coco beverage company and first Chinese‑American cast member of ''Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'' || Inductee ||<ref name="WJ"/> |- | 2024 || '''Eva Chow''' || American Chinese cultural executive and influencer; recognized for contributions in hospitality, beverage and urban cultural programming in Los Angeles area|| Inductee ||<ref name="CNET"/> |- | 2024 || '''Joe Wong''' || Chinese American comedian and author; first Asian performer on ''The Late Show with David Letterman'' and White House stand‑up performer || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://fox2now.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/793553498/comedian-joe-wong-brings-his-2025-tour-to-bostons-wilbur-theatre/|title=Comedian Joe Wong Brings His 2025 Tour to Boston's Wilbur Theatre|date=March 13, 2025|work=FOX2NOW (KTVI)}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Julia S. Gouw''' || American philanthropist and former banking executive; recognized for leadership in community investment and philanthropy networks || Inductee ||<ref name="WJ"/> |- | 2024 || '''Ke Huy Quan''' || Vietnamese‑born American actor; Oscar‑winning performance in ''Everything Everywhere All at Once'' (2022), previously known for ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'' and ''The Goonies''; first Vietnam‑born actor to win an Academy Award || Inductee ||<ref name="LAP"/> |- | 2024 || '''Kwek Leng Beng''' || Singaporean Chinese entrepreneur; Chairman of Hong Leong Group, significant figure in global business and philanthropy || Inductee ||<ref name="CNET"/> |- | 2024 || '''Larry Li''' || Chinese American venture investor; founder and managing partner of Silicon Valley's Amino Capital, supporting Asian American entrepreneurs || Inductee ||<ref name="LAP"/> |- | 2024 || '''Leena Nair''' || British Indian business executive; Global CEO of Chanel and advocate for diversity in corporate leadership || Inductee ||<ref name="KTLA"/> |- | 2024 || '''Maia Shibutani & Alex Shibutani''' || American ice dancers; Olympic bronze medalists and multiple-time U.S. national champions known as the "Shib‑Sibs" || Inductees ||<ref name="LAP"/> |- | 2024 || '''Millennium & Copthorne''' || Singapore‑based hospitality corporation recognized as a corporate inductee for global influence in hospitality and Asian heritage preservation|| Inductee ||<ref name="VP"/> |- | 2024 || '''Marta & Raj Bhathal; Lisa Bhathal Merage; Alex Bhathal''' || Indian American philanthropy family; recognized for leadership in sports management, community engagement and cultural investment || Inductees ||<ref name="CNET"/> |- | 2024 || '''Richard Lui & Kristen Lui''' || American journalists and media leaders; known for broadcast journalism and founding initiatives to elevate Asian American visibility in media || Inductees ||<ref name="VP">{{cite news|url=https://www.vietnamplus.vn/le-vinh-danh-cua-dai-sanh-danh-vong-chau-a-nam-2024-post985932.vnp|work=Vietnam News Agency|title=Lễ Vinh Danh của Đại Sảnh Danh Vọng Châu Á năm 2024|date=October 17, 2024|language=Vietnamese}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Aisha Ibrahim''' || Saudi‑born celebrity chef and restaurateur based in Seattle; notable presence in Pacific Northwest culinary scene|| Inductees ||<ref name="CNET"/> |- | 2024 || '''Bruce Harrell''' || American politician; served as Mayor of Seattle and a civic leader in Pacific Northwest; inducted as regional honoree || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/article/3495543|title=Asian Hall of Fame Inducts Class of 2024|date=October 17, 2024|work=The Korea Herald}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Daniel Nguyen & Katherine Lam''' || Chinese American civic leaders and co-founders of Bambuza Hospitality Group in Seattle; recognized for contributions to community and hospitality || Inductees ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/08/asian-american-role-models-katherine-lam-and-daniel-nguyen-participate-in-asian-hall-of-fame-gala-for-recipients-of-women-in-sports-scholarships/|title=Asian American role models Katherine Lam and Daniel Nguyen participate in Asian Hall of Fame gala for recipients of Women in Sports scholarships|first= Kai|last=Curry|work=Northwest Asian Weekly|date=August 28, 2025}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Lydia Lee''' || Korean American marketing and art professional; recognized as "Arts Educator of the Year" for her leadership in media, art, and education programming.|| Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.fox21news.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240327AQ70596/asian-hall-of-fame-kicks-off-asian-heritage-month/|title=Asian Hall Of Fame Kicks-Off Asian Heritage Month|work=FOX21 (KXRM-TV)|date=March 27, 2024}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''David Yang Wasielewski''' || American restaurateur; managing partner at Din Tai Fung Seattle and Pacific Northwest community supporter || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.cna.com.tw/postwrite/chi/400238|date=April 28, 2025|title=徐佳青與西雅圖僑青共築交流平臺 推動世代傳承|work=CNA|language=Chinese}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Jacqueline Yang''' || American entrepreneur; owner of Seattle SuperHawks basketball team and philanthropist in Pacific Northwest sports and civic engagement || Inductee ||<ref name="WJ">{{cite news|url=https://www.worldjournal.com/wj/story/121471/8301829?from=wj_catelistnews_index&zh-cn|title=鼎泰丰合伙人Wasielewski荣膺亚裔名人堂年度人物|language=Chinese|work=World Journal|date=October 18, 2024}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Jonathan Sposato''' || American technology executive and philanthropist; investor and supporter of Asian American leadership in business and community || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2024/05/pnw-presence-strong-in-asian-hall-of-fames-2024-inductee-list/|title=PNW presence strong in Asian Hall of Fame's 2024 inductee list|date=May 1, 2024|work=Northwest Asian Weekly}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Preston Singletary''' || Tlingit Native American glass artist and cultural educator; recognized for bridging Indigenous and Asian Pacific artistic traditions || Inductee ||<ref>{{cite news|url=https://nwasianweekly.com/2025/02/preston-singletary-expresses-multicultural-upbringing-through-glass-and-sound/|title=Preston Singletary expresses multicultural upbringing through glass and sound|first=Chris S.|last= Nishiwaki|date=February 4, 2025|work=Northwest Asian Weekly}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''N. Scott Momaday''' || Kiowa novelist and Native American writer; Pulitzer Prize‑winning author inducted posthumously as part of Indigenous inclusion class || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="KTLA">{{cite news|url=https://ktla.com/business/press-releases/cision/20240501AQ01620/asian-hall-of-fame-announces-2024-inductees/|title=ASIAN HALL OF FAME ANNOUNCES 2024 INDUCTEES|date=May 1, 2024|work=KTLA}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Anna May Wong''' || American film actress and silent‑era Hollywood star; first Chinese American film actor recognized internationally; inducted posthumously || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="LAP">{{cite news|url=https://lapost.us/?p=68211|title=Asian Hall of Fame 2024 Honorees Announced Outstanding Chinese-Americans on the List|date=October 21, 2024|work=The Los Angeles Post}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''Seiji Ozawa''' || Japanese conductor and music director; led Boston Symphony Orchestra; inducted posthumously in honor of musical legacy || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2024-asian-hall-of-fame-inductees-seiji-ozawa-matt-cameron-1235669214/|magazine=Billboard|title=Conductor Seiji Ozawa, PearlL Jam's Matt Cameron & More Among 2024 Asian Hall Of Fame Honorees|first=Paul|last=Grein|date=April 29, 2024}}</ref> |- | 2024 || '''William Saito''' || Japanese American cybersecurity expert and entrepreneur; inducted posthumously for business and technology contributions || Inductee, In Memoriam ||<ref name="CNET">{{cite news|url=https://japan.cnet.com/release/31045149/|title=Asian Hall of Fame、2024年クラスを選出|language=Japanese|work=CNET Japan|date=October 21, 2024}}</ref> |- |2025 |'''Yoshiki''' |Japan's biggest rock star; recognized for his international achievements in music, film, and fashion, as well as for his continued influence on global art and culture. |Inductee |<ref>{{cite web|url=https://essential-japan.com/news/yoshiki-inducted-into-asian-hall-of-fame-as-cultural-icon/|title=YOSHIKI inducted into Asian Hall of Fame as “Cultural Icon”|first=Charlotte|last=Davis|date=November 4, 2025|website=essential-japan.com}}</ref> |- |2025 |'''Soyeon Yi''' |First Korean astronaut |Inductee |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.chronicle-tribune.com/news/wire/2025-asian-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony/image_e7f100b1-3c60-5509-a2ea-d075a912beae.html|work=Chronicle-Tribune|title=2025 Asian Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony|date=November 2, 2025|first=Richard|last= Shotwell}}</ref> |- |2025 |'''Michelle Kwan''' |Olympian and former U.S. Ambassador to Belize |Inductee |<ref name="SooMan">{{cite news|url=https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10608610|title=K-pop pioneer Lee Soo-man inducted into 2025 Asian Hall of Fame|first=Park|last=Jun-Hee|work=The Korea Herald|date= November 4, 2025}}</ref> |- |2025 |'''Il Yeon Kwon''' |Founder of H Mart |Inductee |<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.shorelinemedia.net/ludington_daily_news/videos/yoshiki-honored-at-asian-hall-of-fame/video_7f601d0b-ceb9-51e3-b79e-503eed276b2c.html|title=Yoshiki honored at Asian Hall of Fame|work=Ludington Daily News|date=November 2, 2025}}</ref> |-
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== See also == * Asian Americans * Asian American arts * Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * [https://asianhalloffame.org Official website]
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