Immigrant Leadership Awards

June is Immigrant Heritage Month! Please join the San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission and the San Francisco Office of Civic Engagement & Immigrant Affairs (OCEIA) in a celebration honoring local immigrant rights leaders, supporters and champions.

When: Monday, June 8, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Where: San Francisco City Hall, North Light Court

This event is open to the public. Interpretation available upon request.
Email civic.engagement@sfgov.org

The San Francisco Immigrant Rights Commission will be honoring individuals and organizations for excellence in the following categories:

• Entrepreneur Leader:
  • Bini Pradhan, Bini’s Kitchen
  • Miguel Escobedo, Al Pastor Papi
    
• Arts and Culture Leader:
  • Christine Wong Yap
    
• Grassroots Leader:
  • Bushra Tanaka Alabsi
    
• Youth Leadership:
  • Ernesto Cuellar
    
• Special Recognition:
  • Mission Local
    
• Vera Haile Champion of Justice:
  • Cecillia Wang

We’re excited to announce that San Francisco received a 5-Star Certified Welcoming Designation! Come celebrate this achievement with us at the Immigrant Leadership Awards.