Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration (APIAHC) Awardees

Last Updated: May 2, 2025 9:53:16 AM PDT

Asian and Pacific Islander American Heritage Celebration (APIAHC) Awardees

During the Kickoff Celebration, various awards are given out to different members of the UC San Diego community. Students submit essays relating their experiences and work within the community to the theme each year, with those receiving the highest scores receiving a student essay contest award. Individual staff and faculty from the UC San Diego community are also recognized with service awards, honoring their dedication toward supporting the campus community. Below are winners of these awards form the past few years.

2025

Student Essay Contest Awardees:

Natalie Rambally Glezen
David Hoang
Felerico (Pico) Enrique Marquez
Mia Ricario
Nhi Yuen Tran

Staff & Faculty Service Awardees:

Dr. Happy Araneta
Madelyn Agamata
Windi Sasaki

2024

Student Essay Contest Awardees:

Nicole Tsuyuki
Andie Ongaco
CJ Hattori
Emily Pan
Mira Hagiwara Gupta

Staff & Faculty Service Awardees:

Frida Pineda Alvear
Gloria Poon
Dr. Yến Lê Espiritu

2023

Student Essay Contest Awardees:

Alyssa Jasmine Chiang
Aimee Jurado
Janet Le
Sialoi Ta'a
Veronica Liu

Staff & Faculty Awardees:

Jocelyn Pacheco
Joseph Allen Ruanto-Ramirez
Dr. Jim Lin

2022

Student Essay Contest Awardees:

Dephny Duan
Amy C. Wang
Silk Shimamoto
Teanna Bautista-Leung
Teuila Moa

Staff & Faculty Awardees:

Nancy Magpusao
Brandon Chulaluxsiriboon
Jacqueline Vo