The Nisei Week Foundation proudly announces the recipients of the 2026 Pioneer Spirit Award, recognizing six outstanding individuals whose leadership, service, and dedication have made a lasting impact on the Japanese American community and beyond.
The 2026 Pioneer Spirit Award honorees will be recognized during the Nisei Week Pioneer Spirit Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza, Bunker Hill Ballroom, located at 251 S. Olive St., Los Angeles. Tickets are $105 per individual seat or $1,050 per table of 10. Registration is available through NiseiWeek.org. Questions may be directed to [email protected].
The Pioneer Spirit Award honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to preserving Japanese American heritage, supporting community organizations, and creating a lasting impact through volunteerism, advocacy, and leadership…