2018 Asia Game Changer Awards

October 9, 2018 • New York City

On August 23, 2018, Asia Society announced this year's recipients of the Asia Game Changer Awards, which recognize those making a transformative and positive difference for the future of Asia and the world. Asia Society is proud to partner with Citi to honor these extraordinary individuals and groups, continuing a tradition begun with the inauguration of the Asia Game Changer Awards five years ago.

The honorees this year include Thai rescuers who saved a squad of teenage soccer players trapped in a flooded cave, a team of Afghan girls who successfully competed in a U.S. technology competition, a record-breaking star runner from a small village in Nepal, and a group of Japanese volunteers working to secure the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant following a tsunami. Indra Nooyi, the remarkable chairman and CEO of PepsiCo, will receive the Game Changer of the Year Award.

Honorees are nominated and selected by members of Asia Society’s global network.

2018 Asia Game Changer Award Honorees

Indra Nooyi

Indra Nooyi

ASIA GAME CHANGER OF THE YEAR: Champion for women, champion for sustainability, champion for wellness, and transformative leader of an iconic global company
The Afghan Girls' Robotics Team

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team

For overcoming obstacles and heartbreak — and emerging as champions for girls all over the world
Dr. Munjed al-Muderis

Dr. Munjed Al Muderis

For courage that led to his freedom — and then groundbreaking work to give patients new hope
Koolulam

The Founders of Koolulam

For spreading unity through song in one of the world’s most divided cities
The heroes of Fukushima

The Heroes of Fukushima

For risking their lives to contain a nuclear disaster
Mira Rai - 2018 Asia Game Changer Awards

Mira Rai

For defying steep odds, shattering records, and inspiring — and helping — millions of girls
Thai Cave Rescuers

The Rescue Team at the Tham Luang Caves

For showing that faith, teamwork, and indomitable courage can work miracles
Raed Saleh

Raed Saleh and the Syrian White Helmets

For game-changing, life-saving heroism — in the world’s most unforgiving and desperate places
Wang Shi

Wang Shi

For championing the environment — from the cities of China to the farthest reaches of the planet

 

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9 October 2018
6:00pm - 9:30pm

Asia Game Changer Awards and Dinner

Cipriani
25 Broadway
Lower Manhattan
New York, New York

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