ANCA-WR to Honor Congresswoman Young Kim as 2025 “Legislator of the Year” at Annual Gala
August 18, 2025Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce that Republican Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) will be honored with the organization’s 2025 “Legislator of the Year” Award at its highly anticipated Annual Awards Banquet Gala, taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The ANCA-WR “Legislator of the Year” Award is presented annually to an elected official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and strong advocacy on issues of importance to the Armenian-American community.
Rep. Kim began her political career in 2014 when she was elected to the California State Assembly, representing parts of Los Angeles and Orange counties. In 2021, she was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, where she currently represents communities across Orange, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. She is an active member of the Congressional Armenian Caucus and serves on the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. Orange County, home to a vibrant Armenian-American community, has long benefited from her steadfast support and engagement.
A longtime friend of the Armenian-American community, Rep. Kim has been at the forefront of legislative efforts to honor the memory of the Armenian Genocide, condemn Turkish and Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, and defend the rights and security of the Armenian people of Artsakh. Her close collaboration with the ANCA National Headquarters, the Western Region, and the Orange County Chapter has helped secure strong bipartisan backing for issues critical to the Armenian-American community.
Her support includes co-sponsoring resolutions affirming the Armenian Genocide, condemning Azerbaijan’s aggression and the inhumane blockade of Artsakh, advocating for sanctions and accountability against the Aliyev regime, and championing increased U.S. humanitarian aid to Armenia and Artsakh. Most recently, she has been a vocal advocate for a just, secure, and dignified right of return for the Armenians of Artsakh.
“Congresswoman Young Kim’s principled leadership and unwavering advocacy for justice make her deeply deserving of the ANCA-WR’s Legislator of the Year Award,” stated Oshin Harootoonian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. “In this critical moment for the Armenian people, her bold voice in Congress has been a powerful force for accountability, action, and compassion.”
Rep. Kim’s recognition as “Legislator of the Year’ underscores the ANCA-WR’s commitment to honoring public servants who stand firm in defense of human rights, amplify the voices of marginalized communities, and take decisive action in the face of injustice. By celebrating Rep. Kim’s leadership, the ANCA-WR reaffirms the vital role of principled, bipartisan advocacy in securing a safer, more just future for Armenians in the homeland and diaspora alike.
The 2025 ANCA-WR Gala will bring together hundreds of community leaders, public officials, and grassroots supporters for an evening celebrating advocacy and impact. For tickets, sponsorship opportunities, and additional event information, please visit www.ancawr.org/gala2025.
