Growing Up Asian in America 2021 Winners

The year of 2020 has left a mark on history. With the COVID-19 pandemic, our community has battled a difficult time of uncertainty, illness, loss, and inequity. However, we can reflect and implement change to ensure a brighter future. Share what your vision of the future is and what tools and lessons you think will help to propel us into a new era post-pandemic.

Use the questions below to help spark ideas. You do not have to answer any/all of these specific questions.

(K-2 only) After all the events of 2020, what are your dreams for your family and community in 2021?
What are some challenges you and/or your family faced in the last year? Did you have the resources to overcome the issues?
What are your hopes for the future both for you and your family and for your community more broadly?
How can we collectively heal and strengthen our community and society? What does solidarity look like for the future?

Please note: Participants must live and/or attend a school within the following counties: Santa Clara, San Francisco, Contra Costa, Marin, Sonoma, Solano, Napa, Alameda, or San Mateo County.

One (1) $1,000 Lance Lew Grand Prize winner*

Nine (9) $500 Best in Class winners

We will be keeping the Grand Prize award, and one Best in Class winner will be selected to win this year’s Grand Prize and a $1,000 award. Honorable Mention winners will also be selected. All winners will have their entries showcased on the AACI website and have a chance to be featured on NBC Bay Area.

*Grand Prize winners from previous years will not be eligible to receive the grand prize again*