28/10/2026
RECOGNIZING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS
The Asian American Coalition of Chicago Thai Community Award Committee and Thai American Association of Illinois
are officially accepting applications and nominations for the
2027 “YOUTH WHO EXCELS” AWARD
Are you a high school or college student in the Chicagoland area making a difference? We want to honor your dedication to our four core pillars:
Scholarship / Service / Leadership / Character
ELIGIBILITY
• High school or college student (Ages 14–22)
• Illinois resident for at least 2 consecutive years
• Available to accept the award in person at the Gala
HOW TO APPLY
Submit the following via email to [email protected]:
1.Comprehensive Resume (no word limit)
2.Biographical Sketch (maximum 250 words)
3.Recent High-Resolution Headshot (JPG, 300+ dpi)
DEADLINE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026
AWARD PRESENTATION
Winners will be celebrated live at the 2027 Asian Lunar New Year Gala!
March 27, 2027 | Hyatt Regency O'Hare, Rosemont, IL