Seattle philanthropists Jerry Lee and Charlene Lee were named 2026 Persons of the Year at a sold-out gala hosted by the Asian Hall of Fame.
The Asian Hall of Fame, a Seattle-based platform dedicated to preserving Asian cultural heritage, held its Founders Gala on Aug. 14 at the Washington Athletic Club.
Jerry Lee and Charlene Lee were honored as 2026 Persons of the Year by Omar Lee and Christine Lee, who held the same distinction as Hall of Fame members.