Join us for the NJCACC 23rd Anniversary Gala & Awards Banquet, bringing together 200+ business executives, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and professionals from across New Jersey and the tri-state region.
Under this year’s theme, Thriving Through Change: Adapting in a New Era (乘势而变，策马领航), enjoy an evening of high-level networking, celebration, and recognition of our 2026 honorees,plus the chance to win exciting raffle prizes, including our Grand Prize: a round-trip airline ticket from NYC to Guangzhou, China!
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 S Wood Ave, Iselin, NJ 08830
Individual tickets and group packages are available.
Register early and join us for one of NJCACC’s biggest networking events of the year!
Keynote Speaker
Paul Cheung
Paul Cheung is a mission-driven executive with 25 years of expertise in media innovation, philanthropy, and nonprofit leadership. As President of Committee of 100, he focuses on promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in American society and advancing constructive dialogue between the United States and Greater China.
His career spans leadership positions at the Center for Public Integrity, Knight Foundation, NBC News, The Associated Press, The Miami Herald and The Wall Street Journal, where he drove digital innovation and inclusive practices that amplify underrepresented voices. Paul serves as an advisor and sits on boards and committees for nonprofits including Hacks/Hackers, The Literacy Lab, the Institute for Independent Journalists, and the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.
2026 Honorees
Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Teik Lim
NJIT – Former President
Corporate Achievement Award
Abel Zhao
CSTS Enterprises – CEO
Corporate Executive Award
Joey Zhong
UnitedHealthcare – Executive Director
Entrepreneur Award
Dr. Pusheng Zhang
Cubist Systematic Strategies –
Head of Machine Learning and AI
Professional Achievement Award
Jerry Tang
AIB Data Center – CEO
Community Service Award
Annie Liu
China Institute Club – Founding Member
Cultural Ambassador Award
Stone Chun Shi
StoneCube Art Association – Founder, Contemporary Artist & Musician
Elevate Your Brand. Empower a Community.
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!
