2024 Envision Gala Honorees
Lifetime Achievement
TRAILBLAZER Award
Lifetime Achievement
Leadership Award
INSPIRE AWARD
Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management
Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures
Lifetime Achievement
Legacy Award
Founding Chairman & Former CEO, Kizan International
DBA Louis Raphael
TRAILBLAZER Award
Executive Vice President,
Editorial for NBC News
Lifetime Achievement
Leadership Award
Founder & Managing Partner of LaSalle Asset Management
Founder & Managing Partner of New Providence Pictures
INSPIRE AWARD
Chef/Partner of Arlo Grey,
Author
Emmys-nominated Host of Top Chef
MISSION
GOALS
to be the MEDIA POWERHOUSE that promotes our stories, perspectives, and thought leadership
to be the NATIONAL HUB that connects and mobilizes KA communities across sectors and regions
to BUILD BRIDGE spanning racial and ethnic communities
1.2M+
supported and impacted
by CKA initiatives
(2023-2024)
750+
(2011-2024)
1,000+
(2011-2024)
1,000+
500,000+
25+
The 2024 Envision Gala and Summit theme – “Building a Legacy of Hope” – pays tribute to the dedication and sacrifices made by today’s trailblazers in laying a strong foundation for a promising and vibrant future for Korean Americans. There is much work ahead as we rally together to continue to fight for visiblity, equity, and opportunities for our community while contributing toward shaping this ever-evolving nation and its democracy. Countless heroes from past immigrant generations alongside current second and third generations are making remarkable contributions through inspiration and generosity.
This gala will shine a spotlight on esteemed examples of influential Korean Americans who are truly making a national impact. Moreover, closer to home, the gala will continue the tradition to provide the exceptional opportunity to recognize our immigrant parents’ sacrifices while looking forward with hope towards an inspiring future for the Korean American community. This occasion will be a multi-generational celebration!
November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)
)Night at the Museum with Korean Art – VIP Evening Reception at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
November 14 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM (Registration open at 5 PM)
Envision Gala – Building a Legacy of Hope at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Washington, DC
November 15 | 11:30 AM – 5 PM (11 AM : Registration | 11:30 – 12:30 : Lunch | 12:30 – 6 PM : Summit)
Envision Summit at Convene Conference Center – Washington, DC
The 2024 Envision Gala and Summit theme – “Building a Legacy of Hope” – pays tribute to the dedication and sacrifices made by today’s trailblazers in laying a strong foundation for a promising and vibrant future for Korean Americans. There is much work ahead as we rally together to continue to fight for visibility, equity, and opportunities for our community while contributing toward shaping this ever-evolving nation and its democracy. Countless heroes from past immigrant generations alongside current second and third generations are making remarkable contributions through inspiration and generosity.
This gala will shine a spotlight on esteemed examples of influential Korean Americans who are truly making a national impact. Moreover, closer to home, the gala will continue the tradition to provide the exceptional opportunity to recognize our immigrant parents’ sacrifices while looking forward with hope towards an inspiring future for the Korean American community. This occasion will be a multi-generational celebration!
November 13 | 6:30 – 8:30 PM (Doors open at 6 PM)
)Night at the Museum with Korean Art – VIP Evening Reception at Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
November 14 | 5:30 – 9:30 PM (Registration open at 5 PM)
Envision Gala – Building a Legacy of Hope at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel – Washington, DC
November 15 | 11:30 AM – 5 PM (11 AM : Registration | 11:30 – 12:30 : Lunch | 12:30 – 6 PM : Summit)
Envision Summit at Convene Conference Center – Washington, DC
GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for these important, engaging events. Demonstrate your support for the CKA national community by sponsoring Envision Gala tables, Envision Summit panels, professional networking receptions, and more.
Your active involvement in these events is instrumental in advancing our shared mission and vision for the Korean American community, and it contributes significantly to bringing about a brighter tomorrow. We deeply appreciate your partnership and support in this journey!
GALA & SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Join us for these important, engaging events. Demonstrate your support for the CKA national community by sponsoring Envision Gala tables, Envision Summit panels, professional networking receptions, and more.
Your active involvement in these events is instrumental in advancing our shared mission and vision for the Korean American community, and it contributes significantly to bringing about a brighter tomorrow. We deeply appreciate your partnership and support in this journey!
Join over 500 top executives and leaders from across the country as we honor the remarkable contributions of Korean Americans. Don’t miss the opportunity to partake in this transformative and inspirational Envision Summit.
PAST HONOREES & VIP GUESTS
VISION FUND DONORS
Eugene & Carol Choi
Peter & Jihee Huh
Michelle Rhyu
& Stephen Neal
Gideon & Susie Yu
Salle Yoo & Jeffrey Gray
Bill & Mary Kim’s
Charitable Fund
Dow Kim Family Foundation
Lorence Kim & Sherry Hsiung
Robin-Hwajin Yoon Kim Foundation
Yul Kwon
David J. Kim & June H. Lee
Joseph Bae & Janice Lee
CS & Jin Park
Kee & Susan Park
Randy & Sue Sim
Soo Kim Venkatesan
Contact us at ckagala@councilka.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on November 13-15, 2024
2024 ENVISION GALA STEERING COMMITTEE
Jihee Huh
2024 Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Carol Choi
2024 Envision Gala Co-Chairs
Sam Hyun
Steve S. Kang
Abraham Kim
Michelle Kim
Lucy S. Lee
Samy Montechristo
So Yong Park
Mihae Kim Stefani
Jerry Won
Regina Yoon
Contact us at ckagala@councilka.org for more information.
We look forward to seeing you on November 13-15, 2024
2023 CKA Envision Gala & Summit Video Highlight
About Council of Korean Americans
2024 Envision Gala Honorees
2024 GALA SPONSORS
Bill & Mary Kim’s Charitable Fund
Educational Partner
Jerry Won
Kate Seitz & William Um
Kee & Susan Park
Michael & Sunny Yang
MIHAE STEFANI & MARIANNE BRACKNEY
MINAMI LEGACY FUND
Sunny Park Family Foundation