| Los Angeles, CA – The Armenian National Committee of America – Western Region (ANCA-WR) is proud to announce that California State Assemblymember John Harabedian (D-41) will be honored with the organization’s 2026 “Legislator of the Year” award at its highly anticipated Gala Banquet, taking place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Taglyan Complex in Los Angeles. The ANCA-WR “Legislator of the Year” Award is presented annually to an elected official who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, unwavering commitment to justice, and strong advocacy on issues of importance to the Armenian-American community.
“Assemblymember Harabedian has been a tireless and principled champion for the Armenian-American community since his very first day in the State Capitol,” stated Oshin Harootoonian, Chairman of the ANCA-WR Board of Directors. “As the only representative of Armenian descent, serving in the California State Assembly, he has carried his responsibilities with real conviction – by becoming the torchbearer of Armenian-American issues in California. His leadership makes him an exceptionally fitting choice for this year’s Legislator of the Year Award.”
Assemblymember Harabedian represents California’s 41st Assembly District, which stretches from Pasadena across the San Gabriel Valley to Clairemont, La Verne, San Dimas, and into portions of San Bernardino County. He was elected in November 2024 and sworn into office on December 2, 2024, succeeding Assemblymember Chris Holden. He is the only Armenian-American currently serving in the California State Assembly, and since January 2025, he has exceptionally served as Chair of the California Armenian Legislative Caucus Foundation. |
