APCOM Foundation proudly announces the return of the HERO Awards 2026, marking its 10th Anniversary under the powerful theme “TENAC10US”, celebrating the resilience, persistence, and courage of individuals and communities driving change in increasingly challenging environments. The awards ceremony will take place on 13 November 2026.
Standing for HIV, Equality, and Rights, the HERO Awards is an APCOM’s annual gala event set in Bangkok, Thailand. For a decade, the HERO Awards have celebrated outstanding individuals and organizations advancing LGBTQI rights, HIV responses, health equity, and social justice across Asia and the Pacific.