Overview

• The 2025 A100 List honors 100 impactful Asian Pacific leaders across sectors, including entertainment, technology, fashion, and public service.
• Lifetime achievement 'Gold Legend' awards were given to filmmaker Ang Lee, novelist Min Jin Lee, and Pokémon CEO Tsunekazu Ishihara.
• A new Hall of Fame category was introduced, inducting multi-year honorees like Canva CEO Melanie Perkins and comedian Ronny Chieng.
• Ten rising leaders, including K-pop group aespa and climate activist Sophia Kinna, were recognized as 'New Gold' honorees for their emerging influence.
• Gold House will celebrate the honorees with events in Los Angeles, including a reception co-hosted with the Academy Museum and East West Bank, and the Gold Gala.