ANCA–WR to Honor Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi with Prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Annual Gala
September 8, 2025Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) announced today that Speaker Emerita of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi will be honored with the 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award at its Annual Awards Banquet Gala on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles, CA.
Rep. Pelosi is being recognized for her historic leadership as one of the most powerful voices in Congress to champion the Armenian Cause. From her earliest years in office, she worked closely with San Francisco’s Armenian-American community, raising their concerns in Washington and ensuring their priorities were reflected on the national stage. She played a decisive role in advancing multiple Armenian Genocide resolutions, breaking through decades of resistance to secure historic recognition, while also leading efforts to support Armenia’s sovereignty, provide humanitarian aid to the refugees of Artsakh, and hold Azerbaijan accountable for its aggression. Her record stands as one of the most consequential legacies of advocacy for justice and human rights in the Armenian-American story.
Rep. Pelosi’s leadership was on full display in 2022, when she led a historic U.S. Congressional delegation to Armenia following Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia and Artsakh, affirming America’s commitment to Armenia’s sovereignty and security. Speaker Emerita Pelosi has demanded accountability for Azerbaijani aggression, advocated for humanitarian relief to the 120,000-plus Armenians displaced by Aliyev’s aggression, and underscored the United States’ responsibility to stand with the Armenian nation in the face of Azerbaijan’s crimes and aggression.
As a lifelong representative of San Francisco, Pelosi’s honor also carries special meaning for the city’s Armenian-American community, which has contributed to the cultural and civic fabric of the Bay Area for generations. Though relatively smaller in number, the community’s churches, schools, and cultural institutions continue to play a vital role in preserving heritage and serving Armenian-Americans across Northern California.
“Speaker Emerita Pelosi embodies the principled and steadfast spirit that defines the Armenian Cause,” said Oshin Harootoonian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board. “Her leadership has been a powerful force for justice, remembrance, and solidarity with the Armenian people. We are proud to honor her lifetime of commitment with this award.”
The ANCA-WR Annual Awards Banquet Gala will bring together hundreds of community leaders, public officials, activists, and grassroots supporters for an evening celebrating Rep. Pelosi’s distinguished service and the collective achievements of the Armenian-American community.
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available through the ANCA–WR at ancawr.org/gala2025.
