2026 KACE GALA – Join KACE 30th Anniversary Gala

Featured Guest Speaker

Meet Our Special Guest Speaker, Min Jin Lee

Our Honorees

Meet Our 2026 Gala Honorees

Civic Leadership Award

John C. Liu

Senator John C. Liu has been a longtime friend and valued partner of the Korean American Civic Empowerment (KACE), sharing a meaningful history with our organization and community for more than two decades. Our paths have continued to intersect through his distinguished public service as a City Council Member, New York City Comptroller, and New York State Senator.

Throughout this journey, Senator Liu has consistently recognized the importance of civic engagement and community representation and has maintained a strong relationship with KACE.

Community Leadership Award

Korea Finace Society

The Korea Finance Society (KFS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building a global community for Korean and Korean American finance professionals through networking, education, and mentorship.

Founded in 2008, KFS brings together finance professionals across industries and career stages to exchange insights, foster meaningful connections, and support the development of the next generation of leaders.

Grassroots Leadership Award

AAPI New Jersey

AAPI New Jersey is a grassroots nonprofit organization founded in 2021 that advocates for the rights, equity, and inclusion of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across the state.

They activate the power of NJ’s 1.1 million AAPI people to advance social justice through varied, ambitious programming and advocacy.

KACE 2026 Internship Award

2026 KACE Grassroots High School And College Interns

Please Visit the video clips via links below to see some of our interns’ activities.

2026 KACE Small Business Survey Visit
Get Out The Vote: How to Register to Vote in New York Visit
2026 Annual Trial Reenactment Performance Visit
2026 GwangBokJeol Ceremony Visit

Meet the Gala Team

Get to know the people behind KACE GALA 2026.

Kwangsoo Kim, Esq.

Host Committee Chair

Jusun Yook, Esq.

Gala Committee Chair

Alex Mun, Esq.

Board Chair

Dongchan Kim

KACE President

Invitation Message in Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of KACE

시민참여센터 30주년 기념 갈라 초대의 글

Invitation Message
초대의 글

30 Years of KACE

Friday, October 30th 2026

The Riverside Church, NYC

490 Riverside Dr, New York, NY 10027

(ENG) How to Pay for Your Gala Tickets or Sponsorship

Step 1. Submit Your Payment

Please pay for your Gala tickets or sponsorship using one of the following payment methods: Zelle, Venmo, or Check. When submitting your payment, please include your full name and the number of tickets or sponsorship type you are purchasing in the memo/note section so that we can accurately match your payment with your registration.

Step 2. Complete the Registration Form

After submitting your payment, please complete the Gala Registration Form below with your full name and contact information. This information will allow us to verify your payment and ensure that all guests are properly registered for the Gala.

Registration ForM

We apologize for the extra step required since we are not using a ticketing platform, and we sincerely appreciate your cooperation and understanding. We look forward to seeing you at our Gala! If you have any question, please contact us at (718) 961-4117 or info@kace.org.

(KOR) 갈라 티켓 또는 후원금 결제 방법

Step 1. 결제하기

Zelle, Venmo 또는 Check 중 하나의 방법을 이용하여 갈라 티켓 또는 후원금을 결제해 주세요. 결제하실 때 메모/노트란에 성명과 구매하시는 티켓 수량 또는 후원 종류(Sponsorship Type)를 반드시 기재해 주세요. 이를 통해 결제 내역과 등록 정보를 정확하게 확인할 수 있습니다.

Step 2. 갈라 신청서 작성하기

결제를 완료하신 후, 아래의 갈라 신청서 양식에 성명과 연락처 등 필요한 정보를 작성해 주세요. 기재해 주신 정보으로 결제 내역을 확인 후, 갈라에 참석하시는 모든 분들이 정확하게 등록될 수 있도록 사용됩니다.

갈라 등록

티켓팅 플랫폼을 이용하지 않아 추가로 결제 및 등록 절차를 진행해 주셔야 하는 점 양해 부탁드리며, 번거로우실 수 있음에도 협조해 주셔서 진심으로 감사드립니다. 갈라에서 여러분을 뵙기를 기대하겠습니다! 궁금하신 사항이 있으시면 (718) 961-4117 또는 info@kace.org로 문의해 주시기 바랍니다.