2018 Celebration Recap
Each year, LEAP celebrates Asian and Pacific Islander leadership at the LEAP Leadership Awards Celebration.
With over 500 attendees from across the country, this event brings together top leadership from the corporate, nonprofit, higher education, and public sectors to celebrate Asian and Pacific Islander leaders and organizations. As LEAP’s only fundraiser, this event raises funds that will support LEAP’s work. Serving over 3,000 Asian and Pacific Islanders each year, LEAP challenges individuals to Uncap Talent® and prepare for leadership opportunities in the spaces they work, live, and play.
Prior to the Celebration, there will be two NEW events.
LEAP Executive Luncheon
An invitation only opportunity for LEAP’s major sponsors to meet the LEAP Board and the 2018 Leadership Award honorees.
LEAP Leadership Bootcamp
An opportunity for Celebration ticket holders to get a taste of LEAP's programs and workshops.
Follow LEAP alumnus, Sara Ha as she experiences LEAP's 36th Anniversary Celebration in 2018.
LEAP LEADERSHIP AWARDS
2018 Honorees
Individual Award
Thelma Kailiwai
Director on Staff (Retired)
IDS Engineering Strategic Development
Raytheon Integrated Defense System
Community Award
Asian American & Pacific Islander Alliances - Teach For America
Margaret Ashida Award
Jayne Park
Executive Director
Impact Silver Spring
David R. Barclay Alumni Award
Kaylene Choe
Managing Director of Sales
UPS
LEAP Path to Professional Success Alumnus
When
Thursday, July 19, 2018
4:30PM-10:00PM
Where
Japanese American Cultural and Community Center Plaza
244 S. San Pedro Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
Please enter the JACCC Plaza on 2nd Street between Central Avenue and S. San Pedro Street.
Attire
Business
Recommended Hotels
Miyako Hotel
328 E. 1st St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (5 min walk)
(213) 617-2000
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
120 S. Los Angeles St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (4 min walk)
(213) 629-1200
Recommended Parking
Joe’s Auto Parks
350 E. 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (4 min walk)
Rate: $10 daily / $5 after 4:00pm
Time: 6:00am-12:30am
Japanese Village Plaza
111 S. Central Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (5 min walk)
Rate: $10
Time: 24/7 (no overnight parking)
Joe’s Auto Parks (Little Tokyo Mall)
319 E. 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA, 90012 (3 min walk)
Rate: $10 daily / $5 after 4:00pm
Time: 24/7
Aiso Parking Lot
101 Judge John Aiso St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 (5 min walk)
Rate: $14 daily / $3 after 5:00pm
Time: 7:00am - 12:00am
LEAP 2018 CELEBRATION
Schedule of Events
11:30am
Executive Luncheon (Invitation Only)
The Executive Luncheon will give guests the opportunity to network with the LEAP Board of Directors and the 2018 Leadership Award Honorees. Program will include an honoree “Hot Seat” where the 2018 Leadership Award Honorees will answer any question posed by the audience.
1:30pm
Registration for the Leadership Bootcamp opens
2:00pm
Leadership Bootcamp (Limited Seats)
Celebration ticket holders will have an opportunity to RSVP for this
event. Multiple interactive sessions will run concurrently with topics
that range from storytelling, communications, and networking.
4:30pm
Leadership Awards Celebration, General Reception
6:30pm
Awards Program and Dinner
Special thanks to the following sponsors for making this celebration possible.
Title Sponsor
Media Sponsor
Leadership Bootcamp Lead Sponsor
Leadership Bootcamp Sponsor
Reception Sponsor
President Sponsor
THE KAILIWAI FAMILY
Corporate Sponsor
ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICANS IN HIGHER EDUCATION
HUI O HANA PONO
REYES COCA-COLA
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON
LEAP Friend
ARATANI FOUNDATION
CHUBB
GEORGE WU
GO FOR BROKE NATIONAL EDUCATION CENTER
PAULINE BARCLAY AND FAMILY
Annual Contributor