Celebrating the 40th Anniversary TACL Legacy of Services Award Honorees: Ho Chie Tsai & Yingka Chou
As the Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) marks its 40th Anniversary, we are proud to celebrate not only the milestones of our organization but also the individuals whose dedication has built the foundation for our success. This year, we honor two extraordinary community leaders with the TACL Legacy of Services Award: Ho Chie Tsai and Yingka Chou.
The Legacy of Services Award recognizes those whose decades of leadership, vision, and commitment have left a lasting impact on our community. Both Ho Chie and Yingka exemplify the spirit of service and the values that continue to guide TACL into the future.
Honoring Ho Chie Tsai – TACL Legacy of Services Award
For more than 20 years, Ho Chie Tsai has been a cornerstone of the Taiwanese American community. In 2006, he founded TaiwaneseAmerican.org, a pioneering platform that continues to amplify voices, share stories, and celebrate Taiwanese American identity. He also co-founded Taiwanese American Professional San Francisco Chapter (TAP-SF), served as a counselor for Leading Youth Forward (TACL-LYF) summer camp, and is a frequent motivational speaker for youth audiences nationwide.
His dedication to youth leadership development runs deep, from his early activism in college to his service as program director of Taiwanese American youth camps in the Midwest and East Coast, and as the immediate past president of the Taiwanese American Foundation. Through his vision and tireless efforts, Ho Chie has empowered countless young people, celebrated cultural pride, and strengthened the bonds of our growing community.
Honoring Yingka Chou – TACL Legacy of Services Award
Yingka Chou has dedicated 30 years of service to the Taiwanese American community through her leadership roles with Leadership Identity Development (TACL-LID) summer camp, Taiwanese American Professionals Los Angeles Chapter (TAP-LA), and the Taiwanese American Citizens League (TACL) National Board. She is widely respected not only for her professional success as founder of Master Plans Events & Designs, a full-service company specializing in high-end weddings, social events, and celebrity galas, but also for her generosity in mentoring new board members and training leaders in event planning.
Yingka’s talents have also shaped TACL’s own history. As a key contributor to our 25th, 30th, and now 40th Anniversary Galas, she has combined creativity, planning expertise, and a passion for community to create unforgettable celebrations. Her leadership has strengthened cultural pride, brought people together, and empowered the next generation of Taiwanese American leaders.
Together, Ho Chie Tsai and Yingka Chou embody the spirit of TACL’s mission—uplifting youth, building leaders, preserving cultural identity, and creating spaces where our community can thrive. Their decades of service remind us that our progress is made possible by those who selflessly give their time, vision, and talents to others.
As we celebrate 40 years of TACL’s history, we are honored to recognize both Ho Chie and Yingka with the TACL Legacy of Services Award. Their legacies continue to inspire us all to lead with passion, serve with purpose, and carry our community forward for generations to come.
Pictured: Yingka Chou
Pictured: Yingka Chou
Pictured: Ho Chie Tsai
Pictured: Ho Chie Tsai