Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May 2025 · San Francisco

Energizing the Next Generation

Building a pipeline of future leaders

Nominate an AAPI Youth Change Maker!

The 2025 AAPI Youth Change Maker Awards celebrate youth leaders making a difference in their communities. As part of AAPI Heritage Month’s 20th anniversary and this year’s theme, Energizing the Next Generation, we’re recognizing one middle school student and one high school/college student for their outstanding civic engagement and community service.

🏆 Nominate by March 28, 2025!
Awardees will be honored at the AAPI Heritage Month Kickoff Press Conference in late April and receive commendations at the APA Heritage Awards on May 1, 2025. The APA Heritage Foundation will also donate to a nonprofit of the winner’s choice.

Nominate a youth change maker today and spread the word! 🚀

Nomination Form

Save the Date

AAPI Heritage Awards & Reception

Theme: Energizing The Next Generation

Thursday, May 1, 2025

5:30pm
Herbst Theatre, 401 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco

The AAPI Heritage Awards is a signature program of San Francisco’s celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Every year the AAPI Heritage Celebration Committee honors civic organizations that have achieved significant milestones in serving the community. This year, with the theme “Energizing The Next Generation,” we are spotlighting the importance of youth leadership in our community. Our event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

Registration Opens April 2025

May 2025

Celebration Guide

Available in April 2025

Discover the 2025 AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Guide
San Francisco’s Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month is your gateway to exploring vibrant traditions and diverse cultures. Our carefully curated guide features an array of exciting events—from live performances and culinary delights to captivating films and literature. Consider this guide your passport to experiencing the rich heritage of our community.

Muni Bus Ad
May 1: SF City Hall lights
SF Examiner Ads
Street Banners in front of SF City Hall
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The APA Heritage Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) cultural heritage and fostering community collaboration. Every year, dedicated volunteers on the APA Heritage Celebration Committee coordinate resources to support AAPI Heritage Month. To start the month of May, the Foundation hosts the APA Heritage Awards and Reception, a signature San Francisco event honoring AAPI organizations and individuals. To engage the community, the Foundation curates the AAPI Heritage Month Celebration Guide, which showcases AAPI events, activities, and educational opportunities from official celebration partners: Asian Art Museum, Center for Asian American Media (CAAM), and San Francisco Public Library. Through a marketing campaign involving over 100 publicity partners and media sponsors, the Foundation amplifies awareness of the month and its significance within the community.

About Us

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Sponsors and Partners

Your support of the APA Heritage Foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit organization, makes this celebration possible. To learn about 2025 sponsorship opportunities, please contact Claudine Cheng at Claudine@apasf.org

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