GALA TICKETS: One Ticket Per Person (Non-transferable)
Envision Gala • Friday, November 14 | Envision Summit • Saturday, November 15
Gala & Summit Package | $2,000
Envision Gala Only | $1,500
Envision Summit Only | $500
2025 Envision Gala & Summit Sponsorship Opportunities
TITLE | $250,000+
Designated Envision Gala Co-Host with CKA
  • 2 Premier VIP Tables
  • An Honoree / VIP Guest at Table
  • Welcome Speech at Gala
  • 20 guests at Envision Summit
LEAD | $100,000+
  • 1 Premier VIP Table
  • An Honoree/ VIP Guest at Table
  • 4 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
DIAMOND | $50,000+
  • 1 VIP Table
  • 4 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
PLATINUM | $25,000+
  • 1 Platinum Table
  • 2 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
GOLD | $15,000+
  • 1 Gold Table
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
TITLE | $250,000+
Designated Envision Gala
Co-Host with CKA
  • 2 Premier VIP Tables
  • An Honoree / VIP Guest at Table
  • Welcome Speech at Gala
  • 20 guests at Envision Summit
LEAD | $100,000+
  • 1 Premier VIP Table
  • An Honoree/ VIP Guest at Table
  • 4 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
DIAMOND | $50,000+
  • 1 VIP Table
  • 4 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
PLATINUM | $25,000+
  • 1 Platinum Table
  • 2 guests at the Honoree & VIP Luncheon
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
GOLD | $15,000+
  • 1 Gold Table
  • 10 guests at Envision Summit
Premium Event Exclusive Sponsorships
Honoree & VIP Luncheon | $25,000
Gala After-Party | $25,000
Summit | $50,000
Post-Summit Reception | $30,000
Premium Event Exclusive Sponsorships
Honoree & VIP Luncheon | $25,000
Gala After-Party | $25,000
Summit | $50,000
Post-Summit Reception | $30,000
2025 CKA Envision Alert

Join us for a powerful two-day celebration of resilience, voice, and community.

The 2025 Envision Gala & Summit centers on this year’s theme: “The Power of Our Stories.” We’ll honor trailblazers—groundbreaking entrepreneurs, cultural innovators, and change-makers—whose achievements have shaped American society and business. These extraordinary individuals exemplify how Korean American excellence is driving our nation forward.

The 2025 Honorees will be revealed soon—don’t miss the big announcement.

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2024
Building a Legacy of Hope

The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) hosted the 2024 Envision Gala and Summit in Washington, D.C., from November 13-15. This premier event united influential leaders and trailblazers from across America to celebrate CKA’s vital mission: empowering Korean American communities and leaders in diverse sectors.

With the theme “Building a Legacy of Hope,” the gala honored those whose dedication, sacrifices, and achievements have established a strong foundation for a bright future for Korean Americans.

The event highlighted esteemed individuals making significant contributions nationwide while honoring our immigrant parents’ sacrifices. It served as an inspiring reminder of hope for the future of the Korean American community.

2024

Building a Legacy of Hope

The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) hosted the 2024 Envision Gala and Summit in Washington, D.C., from November 13-15. This premier event united influential leaders and trailblazers from across America to celebrate CKA’s vital mission: empowering Korean American communities and leaders in diverse sectors.

With the theme “Building a Legacy of Hope,” the gala honored those whose dedication, sacrifices, and achievements have established a strong foundation for a bright future for Korean Americans.

The event highlighted esteemed individuals making significant contributions nationwide while honoring our immigrant parents’ sacrifices. It served as an inspiring reminder of hope for the future of the Korean American community.

2024 gala Honorees

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Bill Kim

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Catherine Kim

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Paul Kim

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Kristen Kish

2024

Summit

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2023
Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries

The 2023 CKA Envision Summit and Gala theme, “Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries,” brought together guests from across the nation for three engaging days of VIP events. This year marks significant milestones: the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. and the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Korea alliance.

Attendees participated in a National Summit featuring leading thought leaders, networking receptions with top policy and business executives, and insightful discussions focused on shaping the future of the Korean American community. The event culminated in an elegant Envision Gala at the Conrad Hotel, celebrating our shared history while looking ahead to new opportunities.

2023

Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries

The 2023 CKA Envision Summit and Gala theme, “Making History: From Pioneers to Visionaries,” brought together guests from across the nation for three engaging days of VIP events. This year marks significant milestones: the 120th anniversary of Korean immigration to the U.S. and the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-Korea alliance.

Attendees participated in a National Summit featuring leading thought leaders, networking receptions with top policy and business executives, and insightful discussions focused on shaping the future of the Korean American community. The event culminated in an elegant Envision Gala at the Conrad Hotel, celebrating our shared history while looking ahead to new opportunities.

2023 gala Honorees

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Ashley Park

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Sunny Park

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James Rhee

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L. Song Richardson

2022

The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) proudly hosted its annual National Summit and Gala, a three-day event that unites influential trailblazers, business leaders, and philanthropists to enhance the voice and interests of the Korean American community.

The festivities began on Thursday, November 17 with a VIP Reception on Capitol Hill. This gathering included national legislators and key political allies supporting the Korean American community. On November 18, CKA held its National Summit where thought leaders and policy experts engaged in discussions about critical issues affecting Asian Americans. The event culminated with the Envision Gala on November 19—a black-tie affair attended by 450 guests at the elegant Conrad Hotel in Washington, DC—celebrating both past achievements of the Korean American community and its promising future.

2022

The Council of Korean Americans (CKA) proudly hosted its annual National Summit and Gala, a three-day event that unites influential trailblazers, business leaders, and philanthropists to enhance the voice and interests of the Korean American community.

The festivities began on Thursday, November 17 with a VIP Reception on Capitol Hill. This gathering included national legislators and key political allies supporting the Korean American community. On November 18, CKA held its National Summit where thought leaders and policy experts engaged in discussions about critical issues affecting Asian Americans. The event culminated with the Envision Gala on November 19—a black-tie affair attended by 450 guests at the elegant Conrad Hotel in Washington, DC—celebrating both past achievements of the Korean American community and its promising future.

2022 gala Honorees

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Lucy H. Koh

Min Jin Lee@4x-8

Min Jin Lee

Africa Yoon@4x-8

Africa Yoon

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Songyee Yoon