2026 Asian American Gala: KP Singh honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award
Los Angeles/ Sept 05, 2026
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2026 ASIAN AMERICAN ALLIANCE GALA HIGHLIGHTED ENGAGEMENT,EMPOWERMENT, INSPIRATION, RECOGNITION AND CELEBRATION Kanwal Prakash KP SINGH Honored With A LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
- The Mission and dream of AAAI's Founder and guiding light Dr. Albert Chentook a few giant leaps toward Hoosier
Asians getting engaged, serving and excelling,and create a new generation of outstanding Hoosier American leaders.
- Over 300 guests, community leaders and friends - many in fabulous ethnic dresses and carrying a joyful spirit,several supporter and sponsors attended at the 2026 AAAI Gala at the Marriott Downtown.
- The 2026 AAAI Gala began with the American National Anthem, and included colorful culturalperformances from several Groups representing Asia - India, China, and Mongolia;opportunities for meaningful introductions and connections during Meet and Greet, and throughout thepacked and exciting celebration.
- The 2026 AAAI Gala brgan with the American National Anthem and included colorful performancesfrom several groups representing Asia -India, China, and Mangolia. the meet and greet hour providedample opportunities for friendly exchange and visiting, making meaningful connections throughoutthe exciting celebrations.
- Rupal Thanawala, the brilliant and dedicated President of the Asian American Alliance and herTeam have been hard at work to build AAAI among the significant and a deeply-committedOrganizations to engage and connect; serve, empower, and advance not just the interests ofthe Asian Americans but to being a valable partner serving and celebrating the Hoosier Heartlandas proud Americans. It is wonderful to see Hoosier Americans leading and working with outstandingPartners in shaping a brighter future as"One Welcome Village" and strengthening the vision of "ONE INDINANA FOR ALL."
- To that end, the 2026 AAAI Gala recognized and honored some Outstanding Organizationsand stellar inspiring and empowering champions that are contributing to a farsighted, visionary,and emerging renaissance in the Hoosier Heartland:
"The Pinnacle Awards to Vince Wong, CEO of BioCrossroads, presented by Rachna Fischer, Senior Advisor at ElancoTonya Vachirasomboon, a respected partner and leader at Dentons, presented by Rafael Sanchez, EVP,Chief Government and Corporate Affairs Officer and Indianapolis Market President at Old National Bank."AAAI was proud to recognize our outstanding Community Partners:
. Mario Rodriguez with Indianapolis International Airport,
. Jody Blankenship with Indiana Historical Society,
. J.P. Ghio with Citizens Energy Group,
. Dr. Tanuja Singh with University of Indianapolis,
. Byron Hardie with Indianapolis Business Journal.
The award presenters were: Dr. Virginia Cane, Deblina Sharma, David Wong, Linh Nguyen, and Ning Duong.
"A special highlight of the evening was honoring Kanwal Prakash (KP) Singh as a tirelessless leader and champion pioneer and connector of faith, cultures, and nationalities - with the Lifetime Achievement Award - presented by longtime community advocates and Asian American Alliance Board Members Ralph Taylor and Glen Kwok."
We join Rupal Thanawala in extending our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to all of our honorees, award recipients, presenters, and community partners for their extraordinary leadership and lasting contributions to our community."
A PRAYERFUL REFLECTION:
Recalling my childhood and my last nearly six decades in Indiana, I was deeply moved by this unexpected honor of a Lifetime Achievement Award. Thinking of my lessons, family values, my journey and amazing mentors and beloved friends, it is hardly
a time to sit on any laurels. In my brief remarks of acceptance of my surprise Award, I remembered the English poet William Blake reminded us: "Clasp hands and know the thoughts of men (fellow beings) in other lands." I translated that as knowing & learning; striving and sharing; serving and impacting; acknowledging and empowering; investing and celebrating; supporting and championing ideas and causes that uplift a "Village at our Crossroads."
Being an engaged citizen, multiplying our strengths, and enlightening and magnifying our understanding about our new neighbors and pioneers. Many cultures, traditions and gifted pioneers and farsighted dreamers are already here and today a part of Hoosier landscape and community fabric. I have dedicated a better part of my freedom as a self-employed Hoosier - as an artist, writer and as a citizens passionate advocate to advance the solemn spiritual and humanitarian reminder of our Oneness as a Human Family with a rich tapestry of faiths, cultures and tradition, and honor our individual sacred lessons and put our collective uniqueness to service. It is wise to remember the journey that we have "Miles fo Go - Robert Frost" and our destination is always a work in progress.
Today, and on several past occasions, you have showered me with much kindness. I will always carry that close to my heart. With a deepest respect and humility, I extend my gratitude to my parents and family, to my friends and thoughtful well-wishers.
I do not have the right words to express my gratitude to the Highest Spirit that placed me here and to receive such incredible honor and acceptance as a proud Hoosier American. Respectfully, Kanwal Prakash KP Singh (KP Singh Designs) - Indianapolis, Indiana USA - August 29, 2026
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