JACL National Convention
The Japanese American Citizens League held its first national convention in Seattle, Washington, on August 23, 1930. The historic meeting convened on Labor Day weekend and was attended by 108 delegates in the facilities of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce. See below for information on upcoming conventions.
2026 JACL National Convention
Reigniting Our Purpose and Mission
Las Vegas, NV - July 29-August 2, 2026!
2026 Nominations Forms
Please submit your forms by mail to: National Awards & Recognition Committee, c/o David Kawamoto, 6917 Town View Lane, San Diego, CA 92120, or via Email at dhkawamoto@aol.com.
All nominations are due or must be postmarked by March 17, 2026.
2026 Credentials Forms
Please submit your forms by uploading them here (our preference) or by emailing them to credentials@jacl.org.
You can also mail our office at JACL Credentials, c/o Ariel Imamoto, 1765 Sutter St., San Francisco, CA 94115.
National Convention Statements
