{"id":1861,"date":"2026-07-05T12:02:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T12:02:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jianstv.com\/?p=1861"},"modified":"2026-10-30T12:21:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T12:21:29","slug":"acaesusa-honors-young-civic-leaders-with-asian-youth-capitol-hill-voice-awards-youth-civic-engagement-leadership-award-at-2026-leadership-summit-in-las-vegas-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jianstv.com\/?p=1861","title":{"rendered":"ACAESUSA Honors Young Civic Leaders with Asian Youth Capitol Hill Voice Awards \u2013 Youth Civic engagement & Leadership award at 2026 Leadership Summit in Las Vegas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA \u2014 June 29, 2026 \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0The Asian Culture and Education Society USA (ACAESUSA) recognized outstanding young leaders with the\u00a0Asian Youth Capitol Hill Voice Awards \u2013 Youth Civic engagement & Leadership award\u00a0during the ACAESUSA Leadership Summit 2026, held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award honors young individuals who have demonstrated dedication to civic engagement, youth advocacy, public communication, cultural understanding, and community leadership through meaningful participation in civic and community activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth Voices in Action: Civic Engagement Across the United States<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Throughout 2025 and 2026<\/strong>, participating ACAESUSA students engaged in civic education and youth advocacy activities in Washington, D.C., Austin, Dallas, and communities across their home states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These activities included visits to congressional and other elected officials\u2019 offices, meetings with senators and other public officials or their representatives, participation in town hall meetings, and opportunities to communicate directly with community and government leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During visits to Washington, D.C., students had opportunities to visit offices of members of the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, learn about the federal legislative process, and share their perspectives on issues affecting young people and their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Austin, Texas, students participated in civic engagement activities connected to state government, gaining exposure to the legislative process and opportunities for public participation at the state level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Dallas and other communities across the United States, participating students attended local town hall meetings, visited elected officials\u2019 offices, and engaged in discussions with public representatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importantly, these experiences went beyond observing government institutions. Participating students had opportunities to\u00a0speak in person, ask questions, share their concerns, and express their perspectives directly to elected officials, their staff, and community leaders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Through these activities, students developed greater confidence in public speaking, strengthened their understanding of civic responsibilities, and gained firsthand experience in communicating with public officials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experiences also encouraged students to recognize that young people can contribute meaningful perspectives to discussions about education, community needs, cultural understanding, and other issues affecting their generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recognizing Youth Leadership and Civic Participation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Asian Youth Capitol Hill Voice Award recognizes young individuals who have demonstrated initiative, responsibility, and a commitment to making their voices heard through civic education, public communication, community service, and leadership activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By recognizing these efforts, ACAESUSA seeks to encourage continued youth participation in civic life and inspire other students to become informed, engaged, and responsible community members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The award reflects ACAESUSA\u2019s belief that leadership development extends beyond the classroom. Through firsthand experiences, students can learn how government institutions function, how communities communicate their concerns, and how individuals can participate constructively in public discussions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These opportunities also help young people develop valuable skills in communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and civic responsibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Awards Presented at the 2026 ACAESUSA Leadership Summit<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The award presentation took place on June 29, 2026<\/strong>, during the ACAESUSA Leadership Summit at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The summit featured youth leadership discussions, cultural exchange, community engagement, youth presentations, networking, and recognition of outstanding young participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Youth participants, families, educators, community leaders, and invited guests gathered to celebrate the achievements of students who demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement and community leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Asian Youth Capitol Hill Voice Award is an independent recognition established by ACAESUSA. It is not an award issued or endorsed by the United States Congress or any government agency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ACAESUSA Leadership Summit 2026 was independently organized and hosted by ACAESUSA alongside the United Chinese Americans (UCA) Annual Convention, with venue support provided by UCA.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continuing ACAESUSA\u2019s Commitment to Youth Civic Education<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Through its youth leadership programs, community service initiatives, cultural exchange activities, and civic engagement opportunities, ACAESUSA continues to encourage young people to learn about democratic institutions, develop leadership skills, and participate meaningfully in their communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experiences gained through visits to government offices, town hall meetings, and direct conversations with public officials demonstrate the importance of providing young people with opportunities to learn, communicate, and take initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ACAESUSA congratulates all Asian Youth Capitol Hill Voice Award recipients and sincerely thanks the participating students, families, educators, volunteers, public officials, community leaders, and supporters who have helped make these educational experiences possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Official Award Recipients<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The following students were recognized for their participation and contributions to ACAESUSA\u2019s youth civic engagement and leadership initiatives during 2025 and 2026: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adam Zhang, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ian Song, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meihua Zhou, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Katelyn Hu, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jason Li<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Julian Liu, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anya Liu, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yihan Cheng, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Wang, <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alex Lin<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Award and Event Information<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n