2026 APIDA Gala & Student Award Ceremony

Date: April 24th, 2026
Time: 7pm-9pm, doors open at 6:30pm
Location: Willard Straight Hall Memorial Room and Terrace
Dress Code: Formal Attire Suggested!

The Asian Pacific Islander Desi American (APIDA) Gala & Student Leader Awards Ceremony showcases and celebrates the phenomenal APIDA organizations and student leaders on campus!

The theme of this year's gala is Building Bridges Across and Beyond the APIDA community.

🏆 This year we are recognizing three student organizations and two student leaders!
- Student Advocate of the Year
- Student Employee of the Year
- Best Event of the Year
- New & Upcoming Organization
- Outstanding Contribution to the APIDA Community by a Student Organization.

🥘 Come join us for free FOOD, free MERCH, HENNA, performances, music, and community!!

This event is open to all! See you there!

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Co-hosted with: Office of Spirituality and Meaning-Making, Pro-Yos, Student & Campus Life, Office of the Dean of Students, Hans A. Bethe House, The Centers for Student Equity, Empowerment, and Belonging, Southeast Asia Program

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