You Are Cordially Invited to the 22nd People's Ball
Celebrating 21 Outstanding Filipino Americans with the 2026 Empowerment Awards.
Join us for an elegant afternoon honoring exceptional leaders across healthcare, public service, business, arts, education, and community — each awardee representing the very best of Filipino American excellence.
An Elegant Afternoon of Recognition & Celebration
This year, the People's Ball will honor 21 exceptional Filipino Americans whose achievements, leadership, and service have made a lasting impact on their professions and communities. Each awardee represents the very best of Filipino American excellence.
Experience the Filipino American community's premier gala celebration, featuring a lavish luncheon, inspiring award presentations, live entertainment, ballroom dancing, and the company of distinguished leaders, young professionals, students, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, families, and friends.
This event is open to the public. Reserve your seats today and be part of an unforgettable celebration of excellence, leadership, and community.
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Questions? Call us at (212) 682-6610 or email info@fiestainamerica.com
When Broadway Stars Come Home
A special live performance at the 22nd People's Ball — voices that have graced the stages of Broadway, now singing for the community.
Celebrated for originating the role of Jenna in the national tour of Waitress and her breathtaking turn in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Desi Oakley brings her Tony-caliber voice and emotional depth to the People's Ball stage in an unforgettable solo set.
Award-winning Broadway actor, singer, and concert performer whose title roles span Beauty and the Beast, South Pacific, Man of La Mancha, and Sweeney Todd. The first American to play Emile de Becque in France with the Opéra de Toulon, William regularly performs with the NY & Philly Pops, National Symphony, and leading orchestras from San Francisco to Hong Kong and Singapore.
The Tri-State Area's Premier Filipino American Gala
People's Ball is the tri-state area's leading Filipino American networking and recognition gala. Through its annual Filipino American Empowerment Awards, it has honored more than 160 Filipino Americans for their achievements in business, arts, healthcare, public service, and community leadership. Awardees are featured in Fiesta Talks Magazine, distributed to over 7,000 attendees during Fiesta in America.
To honor Filipino American excellence and turn recognition into meaningful connections, mentorship and opportunities across generations.
To build a strong, influential and multigenerational Filipino American network across the tri-state area—where legacy inspires future leaders, relationships create opportunities and shared success creates lasting community impact.
Meet the 2026 Awardees
Outstanding Filipino Americans honored for excellence in health, public service, business, arts, education, and civic leadership.
View All Awardees →We Look Forward to Celebrating With You
Join us at the 22nd People's Ball on Sunday, August 9, 2026 for an unforgettable afternoon of excellence, inspiration, and community.
Produced by Philippine Fiesta USA, Inc. · A 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization