Defenders of Truth and Justice to be recognized at Annual Gala on October 26thLos Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce that the distinguished San Diego-based law firm Schwartz Semerdjian will receive the 2025 “Advocate for Justice Award” at its annual gala, to be held on October 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza Hotel.The honor comes in recognition of the firm’s courageous and unyielding defense of the ANCA-WR in a poli (more...)
Prestigious Vahan Cardashian Award recognizes decades of legal advocacy and community service advancing Armenian rights and justice.
Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce that the Armenian Bar Association will be honored with the prestigious Vahan Cardashian Award at this year’s ANCA-WR Gala Banquet. The award celebrates the Armenian Bar Association’s enduring commitment to legal advocacy, human rights, and the pursuit of justice for the Armenian-American community and (more...)
Los 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 (more...)
About the Role:
The Project Coordinator will manage ANCA-WR's HyeVotes initiative, a non-partisan civic engagement program focused on voter registration, education, and mobilization within the Armenian-American community.
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About the Role:
The Government Affairs Coordinator will oversee legislative, electoral, and governmental relations matters throughout the Western Region. This position plays a central role in advancing ANCA-WR's mission of advocacy, civic engagement, and justice for the Armenian Cause. (more...)
Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce that Republican Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) will be honored with the organization’s 2025 "Legislator of the Year" Award at its highly anticipated Annual Awards Banquet Gala, taking place on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. The ANCA-WR "Legislator of the Year" Award is presented annually to an elected official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and strong advocacy on issues of importance to the Arm (more...)
Los Angeles, CA — The Armenian National Committee of America - Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce the formation of its 2025 Annual Banquet Gala Committee, comprised of dynamic professionals and community advocates who will lead preparations for the organization’s landmark event, scheduled to take place on October 26, 2025, at the Fairmont Century Plaza (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles, CA).
The ANCA-WR Gala Banquet serves as the premier gathering of Armenian-Americans from across the Western United States, honoring individuals who have made significant contributions to (more...)