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 National Board Nomination Forms
Completed Candidate Application Forms for National JACL Office must be returned postmarked or time-stamped before 11:59 PM Hawaiian Time on May 31, 2026. Electronic submissions are strongly encouraged.
Email Address: convention@jacl.org
Mailing Address: National Nominations Committee, Japanese American Citizens League, 123 S. Onizuka St. #206a, Los Angeles, CA 90012
2026 Awards Nominations Forms
Please submit your forms bymail 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
