Save the date
May 1st, 2026
The London West Hollywood
Character Honors is an intimate editorial convening that marks the debut of the reimagined Character magazine and kicks off AAPI Heritage Month. As Character expands its lens beyond entertainment into business, innovation, and culture, this gathering brings together a highly curated community of founders, investors, and global leaders. Character Honors celebrates individuals whose work is shaping the future of leadership and influence, with honorees featured on the cover and throughout a special editorial issue.
Honorees
Innovation Leadership
Honors an individual who leads with forward-thinking ideas and continues to shape the future through innovation.
Global
Impact
Honors a visionary who drove measurable social change through advocacy, philanthropy, or community leadership.
Toyota Call Your Shot
Honors an individual whose bold vision embody the spirit of Toyota’s Call Your Shot campaign – inspiring others to pursue their ambitions and create new possibilities for the next generation.
Global Trailblazer
Honors an individual who has pioneered new pathways at a global scale, building ideas, brands, or creative platforms that transcend borders and redefine the landscape of their industry.
Community
Builder
Honors an individual who is actively creating and strengthening community, building spaces that foster a sense of belonging.
Design
& Culture
Honors a creative force redefining aesthetics, identity, and cultural expression through design, fashion, architecture, or visual arts.
Emerging Visionary
Honors a next-generation leader whose early achievements signal transformative influence across industry or culture.
Cultural
Game Changer
Honors an individual whose vision and influence have elevated tradition and created lasting cultural impact
HOSTS
Helen Hong
Helen Hong is a stand up comedian, actress, director, and producer. She has made notable appearances on popular TV shows like “Jane the Virgin” and “Parks and Recreation.” Helen is a regular panelist on NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” and co-hosts the podcast “Go Fact Yourself,” where she brings her sharp wit to audiences nationwide.
Gene Kang
Gene Kang is an Emmy Award-winning TV reporter for over 20 years. Gene has conducted impactful interviews with many world leaders such as President Barack Obama and the 14th Dalai Lama. He has covered major breaking news stories across Los Angeles and continues to keep communities informed with timely news coverage, both on and off camera.
benefiting
Character Honors is not only a celebration of leadership and achievement. It is also an opportunity to invest in the future of the community. Proceeds from the event, along with 100% of the silent auction, will support Make Noise Today, a nonprofit initiative focused on empowering AAPI youth through storytelling as a catalyst for equity and cultural change. Through hands-on opportunities across media, the arts, and community programming, it provides young people with the platforms and tools to amplify their voices and shape their own narratives.
By partnering with organizations that champion education, mentorship, and community development, Character Honors aims to help create pathways for future generations to thrive, lead, and shape the world ahead. Because honoring visionary leadership also means investing in those who will lead next.
Sponsors
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