Trailblazer Awards

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The California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus Trailblazer Awards honor extraordinary California Democrats for their excellence in leadership and outstanding public service to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the people of California. In essence, these individuals are trailblazers in expanding political empowerment, civic engagement, and electoral representation for the AAPI community. Their unwavering commitment and dedication to fighting for the AAPI community set the standard for political leadership and service for generations to come.

The 2018 Trailblazer Awards will be presented during the Caucus Meeting at the 2018 California Democrats State Convention, honoring

Hon. Daisy Ma, Los Angeles County Human Relations Commission
Clark Lee, Political Director, California Democratic Party

The California Democratic Party Asian Pacific Islander Caucus Trailblazer Awards honor extraordinary California Democrats for their excellence in leadership and outstanding public service to the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community and the people of California. In essence, these individuals are trailblazers in expanding political empowerment, civic engagement, and electoral representation for the AAPI community. Their unwavering commitment and dedication to fighting for the AAPI community set the standard for political leadership and service for generations to come.

The 2017 Trailblazer Awards will be presented during the Caucus Meeting at the 2017 California Democrats State Convention, honoring

Hon. Ted Lieu, Member of Congress
Hon. Mona Pasquil Rogers, CA Appointments Secretary & Acting Lt. Governor (ret.)
Hon. Anthony Rendon, Speaker of the Assembly

Hon. Norman Y. Mineta
U.S. Secretary of Commerce & U.S. Secretary of Transportation

Hon. Ami Bera
Member of Congress

Hon. Judy Chu
Member of Congress
Chair, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Hon. Mike Honda
Member of Congress
Chair Emeritus, Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus

Hon. John Chiang
California State Controller

Hon. March Fong Eu
U.S. Ambassador & California Secretary of State

Hon. Kamala Harris
California Attorney General

Hon. Betty Yee
California State Controller

Hon. Fiona Ma
State Board of Equalization Member

Hon. John A. Pérez
Speaker of the California State Assembly

Hon. Rob Bonta
California State Assembly Member
(In conjunction with CDP Filipino American Caucus)

Hon. Warren T. Furutani
State Assembly Member (ret.)

Ms. Sumi Sevilla Haru
AFL-CIO National Vice President & Screen Actors Guild Interim President
(In Memoriam)

Mr. Bill Wong
Strategic Counsel