Local Hero Award

CAPAA’s Local Hero Award recognizes leaders across Washington state that have contributed to the advancement of AA-NH/PI communities in their local jurisdiction. Nominations are made by current CAPAA Commissioners, then approved by the Executive Committee. The awardee is then presented at the following Board meeting.

2025 Award Recipients

Art Wang (Pierce County) 
Art's Biography

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Jimmy Jacob (Spokane County) 
Jimmy's Biography

Jimmy Jacob Headshot

 

Linny Dee (Spokane County)
Linny's Biography

Linny Dee Headshot