Special Events

Support Asia Society Texas Center by attending events throughout the year that celebrate Asian culture and arts. Asia Society programs also build awareness of issues centered on business, policy, diversity, and education affecting the global and local Asian community. Proceeds provide critical funding that helps support Asia Society's operations and programs, and may provide tax-deductible benefits for donors and sponsors.

Huffington Award Luncheon Friday, October 7, 2016 Gerald D. Hines, Founder and Chairman of Hines, is the 2016 recipient of the Roy M. Huffington Award for Contributions to International Understanding. The luncheon's Honorary Co-Chairs are President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush and The Honorable Charles W. Duncan, Jr. and Mrs. Anne Duncan. Learn more »

Tiger Ball 2017: Magnificent India Friday, March 3, 2017 Save the date for this magical evening honoring long-time Asia Society supporters Sushila and Durga Agrawal. Learn more »

Past Special Events

2015 - David W. Leebron
2014 - Rex W. Tillerson
2013 - Jon Huntsman Jr.

Past honorees were awarded at the annual Tiger Ball. Select recipients include Roy M. Huffington (Inaugural Year, 1989), President and Mrs. George H.W. Bush (1993), Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew (2007), and James A. Baker III (2011).

2016 - The Advancement of Women in Public Service with Elaine Chao
2015 - In Conversation: Dr. Anne Chao, Donna Cole, and Y. Ping Sun

2015 - The Honorable Kevin Rudd
2014 - Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott
2013 - Dr. Henry A. Kissinger with James. A. Baker III

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2013
2012

Other Special Events

2015 - Madame Liu Yandong, Vice-Premier of the People's Republic of China
2008 - Nguyen Tan Dung, Prime Minister of Vietnam (2006-)
2007 - Lee Hsien Loom, Prime Minister of Singapore (2004-)
2002 - Jiang Zemin, President of the People's Republic of China (1993-2003)
1995 - Jim Bolger, Prime Minister of New Zealand (1990-1997)