Best Innovation of the Year
Fukonn AI Kitchen
Fukonn AI Kitchen, positioned at the forefront of the global food tech revolution, is redefining culinary traditions through intelligent automation.
With a 100-strong R&D team developed over nine years, the company holds an industry-leading portfolio of 1,700+ patents covering breakthrough hardware and software technologies.
The corporation maintains one of China's most comprehensive food databases, encompassing over 10 million digital recipes, 10 million dish images, and 1,000 standardized finished dish profiles. This technological edge powers their four core offerings: intelligent cooking systems, digital recipe development, health management solutions, and smart restaurant terminal platforms.
Award Recipients
Best Female CEO of the Year - Fan Tan Smith
This is awarded in recognition of her outstanding leadership, bold vision, and unwavering dedication to creating positive change while inspiring the next generation of leaders.
Best Advisor of the Year - Tom Dao
This is awarded to Tom Dao in recognition of an exceptional advisor whose guidance empowers others, whose insight inspires progress, and whose unwavering support shapes lasting success.
Best Educator of the Year - Peter Lou
This is awarded to Peter Hong Lou in recognition of a compassionate and visionary educator whose work drives change, cultivates growth, and leaves a legacy of learning.
Youth Leader of the Year
Michelle Ahl
Michelle Ahl
Michelle Ahl
Artist & Youth Philanthropist
Founding President of American Chinese Youth Performing Art Foundation , Michelle transforms artistic excellence into social impact. With 300+ charity performances since age 3 and pandemic relief initiatives, this Presidential Volunteer Service Award recipient builds bridges through cultural arts. Her leadership proves creativity can heal, unite, and inspire change.
Grace Huang
Michelle Ahl
Michelle Ahl
Future Physician
Former Editor-in-Chief of her undergraduate research journal and pharmacology researcher, Grace serves the Asian American community in the Bay Area through healthcare initiatives. On her path to medical school, she leads with empathy and vision, shaping healing through education, nurturing life’s beginnings, and guiding patients with compassion through every stage of care.
Nikki Gong
Michelle Ahl
Nikki Gong
Catalyst for Conscious Leadership
Founder of ARVA Academy bridging Eastern wisdom and modern psychology. This ex-Silicon Valley data scientist from Columbia University now guides thousands in transforming self-awareness into purposeful action.
From co-creating financial literacy initiatives to fostering US-China exchanges, Nikki mentors next-gen leaders who embody wisdom and agency.