UPAC Leadership Awards Gala 2026

May 12, 2026 5:00 - 9:00 pm

Venue 808, J Street, San Diego, CA, USA

Our Annual Leadership Awards are a time to celebrate those who go above and beyond in service of our clients, their families, and our greater San Diego community. This year, we will spotlight the storied career of UPAC's past President & CEO, Margaret Iwanaga Penrose as she passes the mantle of leadership to current President & CEO, Wendy Urushima-Conn, in this vital time for our cherished organization.

We will also be presenting our annual leadership awards to the San Diego Foundation, Blue Shield Promise, and Susan & Dee Lew for their outstanding contributions to the community for decades, in honor of all their service to our neighbors.

This will be an evening of honoring our past, celebrating our present, and building the future for

UPAC's next 50 years of impact.

Event Timeline

5:00-7:00pm Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction

7:00-9:00pm Dinner Program, Live Auction & Awards Ceremony

Tickets and Sponsorships

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Event Attire

Semi-Formal/Cocktail Dress ~ Masks are highly encouraged!

Dress to dazzle in glamorous evening attire and a mask of your choosing...from feathers to filigree, let your imagination lead the way!

Parking Options

We will have valet parking services available for all UPAC Gala guests at $15/Car.

If you prefer to park in a structure close to Venue 808, here are a few parking lot suggestions on this map:

Coastal Catering Event Menu

Passed Hors D'oeuvres

Vegetarian Lemongrass Potstickers - napa cabbage, ginger, garlic, scallion. Black vinegar sauce. (df. nf.)
Yakitori Chicken Skewer - Yuzu Kosho Honey Glaze (df. gf. nf.)
Cauliflower Crispy Rice Cake - Seared crispy rice cake. gochujang-glazed cauliflower. Pickled cucumber, sesame, scallion. (gf. nf. vgn.)

Entree Course Selections

Korean Beef

Braised Short Rib | Gochujang Glaze | Sesame Scallion Rice | Garlic-Soy Sautéed Spinach (Korean) (df. gf. nf. contains sesame)

Japanese Fish

Miso-Glazed Black Cod | Furikake Rice | Baby Bok Choy | Yuzu Beurre Blanc (gf. nf. contains sesame)

Chinese Vegan

Crispy Tofu & Wild Mushroom Medley | Charred Eggplant Purée | Braised Baby Leeks | Ginger-Scallion Jus | Chive Oil (gf. nf. vgn. contains sesame)

Preset Dessert Course
Matcha Panna Cotta | Black Sesame Tuile | Edible Flower (gf. nf. vgt. *contains sesame*)

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