Get ready for the most anticipated event on the NJCACC calendar. The 22nd Anniversary Gala & Awards Banquet is your opportunity to connect with hundreds of influential leaders, innovators, and business owners in a spectacular setting.
We are proud to celebrate this year’s theme, 共赢未来 (Together We Thrive), as we honor the power of our community and our shared journey toward success. Join us for an unforgettable evening of networking, awards, and celebration.
Date: Thursday, October 30, 2025
Time: 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: APA Hotel, 120 Wood Avenue South, Iselin, NJ 08830
Secure your spot among the best and brightest!
Keynote Speaker: Peter Young
Peter Young is a distinguished investment banker and thought leader in the global life sciences and chemical industries. As Founder and Managing Director of Young & Partners, he has advised major companies on corporate strategy, M&A, and capital raising for nearly three decades. Previously, he held senior leadership roles at Lehman Brothers, Schroders, and Salomon Brothers.
Beyond his corporate achievements, Mr. Young serves as President of Société de Chimie Industrielle and sits on the Editorial Advisory Board of Pharmaceutical Executive. At the Committee of 100, where he is New York Regional Chair and a board member, he leads initiatives that champion Asian American leadership and capture the stories of pioneers who shaped U.S. history.
His lifetime contributions have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Science History Institute Richard Bolte Award, the CDMA Executive Excellence Award, and the prestigious Foreign Policy Association Medal.
Mr. Young earned degrees from Harvard, NYU, and Yale, and is a CPA and Chartered Global Management Accountant.
2025 Honorees
Peter Young
Lifetime Achievement Award
Young & Partners – CEO
Jordan Hu
Corporate Achievement Award
RiskVal Financial Solutions – CEO
Kathryn Zhao
Corporate Executive Award
Cantor Fitzgerald – Global Head of Electronic Trading
Ruijun Tan
Corporate Executive Award
China Southern Airlines – General Manager
Renee Li
Entrepreneur Award
Alpha Square Group – CEO
Asian American Scholar Forum
Prof. Kai Li, Princeton University
Professional Achievement Award
Jason Chen
Community Service Award
Wall Street Ren – Founder
Wenzhi Zhang
Cultural Ambassador Award
Wenzhi Zhang Art Foundation – Chair
Tongxin Li
Cultural Ambassador Award
East-West Art and Culture Exchange Association – President
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The NJCACC Gala is made possible by our generous sponsors. Your partnership provides powerful brand visibility and demonstrates a deep commitment to fostering economic growth within our community.
We offer a range of sponsorship levels designed to meet your company’s marketing and philanthropic goals. Please review our complete sponsorship package for more details, and proceed to our sign-up form to partner with us. We look forward to your support!
