2026 FAHF Gala & Golden Pearl Awards

The Filipino American Heritage Foundation Nevada (FAHF) presents its 2026 Gala & Golden Pearl Awards under the theme “Heritage: Our Strength | Progress: Our Future.” The evening honors Filipino American leaders whose service, advocacy and professional excellence have lifted the community across Nevada and beyond.

2026 Golden Pearl Honorees

• Sonny Vinuya — Southern Nevada Outreach Director, Office of Governor Joe Lombardo
• Alex D. Peña — President, U.S. Filipino Veterans Group, and President, Santa Maria Ilocos Sur Global Association
• Jacqueline “Jacque” De Joya — Immediate Past President, NaFFAA Nevada, and President, Filipino American Professional Association
• Dr. Miguel Antonio Fudolig — Assistant Professor, UNLV School of Public Health
• Hon. Con. Bella Aurora “Amie” P. Belmonte and Leo L. Belmonte — the first Couples Golden Pearl Award

Event Details

• When: Saturday, October 10, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
• Where: Nevada Ballroom, Gold Coast Hotel & Casino, 4000 West Flamingo Road, Las Vegas, NV 89103
• Attire: Filipiniana or formal
• Admission: $100

Tickets and Information

The foundation’s printed notice lists these event contacts: Jun Aragon, 702-813-8823; Jo Devlin-Steirer, 702-238-4611; and Minda Banaria, 702-738-1943. The notice asked guests to pre-pay by September 28 via Zelle to FAHF.LV2008@gmail.com, so call ahead to confirm seating.

Read more: Meet the 2026 Golden Pearl honorees · Announced in the October 5, 2026 Philippine Times of Southern Nevada, page D-6.