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

INDUCTION CRITERIA
1. Inductee is a distinguished pioneer of outstanding courage, character, innovation and service dedicated to lifetime advancement of achievements, heritage, and contributions to the United States and the world for the betterment of humanity.

2. Inductee is a pillar of community, titan of finance, or 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.

3. Inductee transformed multicultural, multiracial, and multigenerational ambassadorship for generations to come.

INDUCTION PROCESS

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

February - Screening Round. 300 nominees are screened for equitable balance of industry, ethnicity, and gender

April - Confirmation Round. Confirmation Committee selects the top 50 nominees

May 13, 2023 - Nominees are announced at the Annual Celebrate Asia Festival, The Biltmore LA

August 23, 2023 - Class of 2023 is officially announced at Robby Krieger’s private studio in Glendale, CA

October 21, 2023 - Class of 2023 is inducted at the 19th Induction Ceremony streaming live from The Biltmore LA