15th Annual · Upcoming Event

AMEC Congressional
Global Champions Gala 2026

Igniting Passion: Equipping Change

Date
Sat, July 25, 2026
Time
5:15 PM onwards
Location
Yellow Box · Naperville, IL
15th Annual AMEC Congressional Global Champions Gala 2026 poster
Event Overview

A national stage for culture, leadership, and community excellence.

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Yellow Box, 1635 Emerson Ln, Naperville, IL 60540 on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 5:15 PM onwards. The 15th Annual AMEC Congressional Global Champions Gala brings together community leaders, public officials, cultural icons, and rising changemakers from across the 33 ethnic communities of America.

Why Attend

An evening of lights, legends & cultural brilliance.

Walk the red carpet with our heroes. Witness performances spanning continents. Connect with national leaders. The Global Champions Gala is where culture meets civic excellence on the biggest multi ethnic stage in America.

Gala Highlights
  • 01Mesmerizing Entertainment
  • 02Red Carpet: Walk With Our Heroes
  • 03Spectacular Action-Packed Program
  • 04Witness the Largest Multi Ethnic Festival
  • 05Evening of Lights, Legends & Limitless Cultural Brilliance
  • 06Connect, Collaborate, Conquer
  • 07America's Largest Multi Ethnic Festival
Be Part of the Gala

Every way to take the stage.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Position your organization at the center of a national stage. Sponsorship tiers include presenting sponsor, premier sponsor, supporting sponsor, and community partner — each with curated brand visibility, hospitality, and recognition.

Become a Sponsor

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

Nominate Your Heroes as Global Champions

Honor the leaders, public servants, artists, entrepreneurs, and changemakers shaping our communities. Nominate a Global Champion to be recognized on the AMEC Congressional stage.

Submit a Nomination

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

Book Your Booth in the AMEC Global Pavilion

Showcase your culture, organization, or business inside the AMEC Global Pavilion — a curated marketplace experience that draws thousands of attendees throughout the program.

Reserve a Booth

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

Release Your Ad in the Champions Gala Brochure

Reach an audience of community leaders, public officials, and cultural patrons through a premium ad placement in the official Gala brochure.

Place a Brochure Ad

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

Enter Your Dance Team for the Dr. VGP Global Challenge Cup

Bring your dance team to one of the most celebrated cultural showcases of the year. Teams across communities compete for the Dr. VGP Global Challenge Cup.

Register Your Team

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

Reserve Your Space in the Multi Ethnic Food Fiesta

Serve your community's signature flavors at the largest Multi Ethnic Food Fiesta in America. Limited spaces available.

Reserve a Food Space

Sponsorship, nomination & general inquiries: amec.commission@yahoo.com

RSVP · Contact

Reserve your seat at the Global Champions Gala.

Reserve your complimentary seat directly through Eventbrite, or share your details below and our team will follow up with confirmation, sponsorship packets, nomination forms, or any other information you request.