2015 Asia Game Changer Awards

October 13, 2015 • United Nations, New York City

The 2015 Asia Society Asia Game Changers: (L to R): Shuji Nakamura, Aasif Mandvi, Mariam al-Mansouri, Kiran Bir Sethi, Li Cunxin, Manny Pacquiao, Chanda Kochhar, and Lei Jun. Photographed on October 13, 2015. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

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Manny Pacquiao

ASIA GAME CHANGER OF THE YEAR: For using his sport, and his star power, as forces for good
Nobel physics laureates 2014 (L-R) Shuji Nakamura, Isamu Akasaki, and Hiroshi Amano. (Janerik Henriksson/AFP/Getty Images)

Isamu Akasaki, Hiroshi Amano, and Shuji Nakamura

For lighting our world in a groundbreaking and sustainable way

Chanda Kochhar

For breaking the glass ceiling, transforming an industry, and reaching the masses

Lei Jun

For changing the game of communication in China
Georges Antoni

Li Cunxin

For his art, his courage, and his cultural diplomacy
Adam Cantor

Aasif Mandvi

For using comedy to challenge perceptions, and work for good
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Mariam al-Mansouri

For battling stereotypes, and terror, from the air

Kiran Bir Sethi

For empowering children to change the world

 

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