Gala

2024 CMP Gala: AccomplisHERS - Honoring Women’s Career Achievements

THANK YOU!

CMP's 2024 Gala: AccomplisHERS - Honoring Women’s Career Achievements was successfully concluded on April 18th. Close to 440 guests join us for a night of recognition, networking, and philanthropy. The event aims to celebrate Women in the Workplace, acknowledging their fresh perspectives and creative energy that enrich our professional community, as well as to recognize their contributions as impactful citizens in society.

This event would not have become possible without YOUR contributions. Your generous support will enable us to enhance service delivery, maintain quality oversight, address evolving community needs, and further our mission to foster career advancement and economic self-sufficiency.



Congratulations to Our Honorees

Mrs. Amy Mak Chan

Mrs. Amy Mak Chan is the President of the Fook Funeral Group. She has more than thirty years of experiences in funeral service. Her high standards and attention to details continue to inspire those around her to provide the best and personalized service that is tailored to each family. Mrs. Chan runs her business with great success, but with a woman’s compassion. In 1997, Mrs. Chan established the Celestial Love Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that works to help those who do not have any direct family members or means to fulfill their final journey in this world.

 

Isabel Ching, LMSW

Isabel Ching is Executive Director of Hamilton-Madison House, a nonprofit settlement house established in 1898 to provide a safe home for New Yorkers citywide to thrive. Isabel has been with HMH for 27 years, providing both direct services and executive-level leadership to the organization. Isabel is the first Asian American woman to head up a New York City settlement house, and is the only Asian American Executive Director in the 126 years of history of Hamilton-Madison House.

 

Amy Ho, CPWA, CFP

Amy Ho is Managing Director, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Group, Business Operations & Control Executive at Bank of America.  She oversees the ongoing execution and development of effective risk governance across the CAO organization.  Amy is active in corporate employee resource groups.  She is Enterprise Co-Chair of the Parents & Caregivers Network, and legacy mentor for Women’s Exchange as well as the Cherie Blair Foundation’s Mentoring Women in Business program.  Amy gives back to the place where she spent her formative years.  She is on the Board of Managers and Chairs its Board Development Committee for the YMCA of Greater New York, Chinatown Branch.

 

Baayork Lee 

Baayork Lee is a pioneer for Asian American women in theatre arts.  Born in New York’s Chinatown, she made her Broadway debut in the King and I at the age of 5.  In 1975, Baayork participated in the workshops from which A Chorus Line was developed.  Along with the cast, she won the 1976 Theatre World Award for Ensemble Performance for the show.  Baayork performed in and choreographed many shows throughout her career.  She founded the non-profit NAAP (the National Asian Artists Project) to showcase the work of Asian-American theatre artists.

 

Melody (Qinqing) Gu

Melody Gu is a Finance Manager at WPP, a world leader in communications, experience, commerce, and technology. She started her journey as an immigrant in late 2007. Facing the challenges of learning a new language, adjusting to new culture and customs, and deciding what to do with her future, she enrolled in a full-time, 13-week program at CMP, where she learned English, computers, cultural immersion, and career/college preparation. With CMP’s encouragement and assistance, she pursued a college education and obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from Queens College. Melody joined the world’s largest media investment company GroupM, a WPP company, in 2014, and now manages the Finance Department at the WPP company Midas Exchange, supervising and mentoring a team of 20-plus people.

 
 

Thank You to Our Sponsors


Time & Location

Thursday | April 18, 2024 | 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Terrace on the Park

(52-11 111th St, Queens, NY 11368)

 
 

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For further information about the 2024 Gala, please feel free to contact us at honglee@cmpny.org or shirleyzou@cmpny.org.

Thank you for your interest. Please stay tuned for CMP 2025 Gala!

Highlights from previous gala

Thank You for Supporting CMP Breakthrough Rising Gala!

We would like to say a big Thank You to our amazing supporters again for supporting our Breakthrough Rising Gala! The event would not have become possible without YOUR contributions. All funds raised will help us better deliver mission critical services, ensure quality oversight, and respond to emerging community needs. Thank you, thank you, and thank you!!!


Congratulations To Our Honorees:

Breakthrough Leadership Awards

 

Steve Chen - President, Crystal Window & Door Systems

 
 

Jeffrey Kwan - Owner, Canal Sound & Light

Jeffrey Lam - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lam Generation

 
 

Yvonne Tsang - Co-Founder, eRxCity Corp., and Vice President, Prosperity Enterprises Company

 

Spirit of Immigrants Award:

 

Andy Wang - Franchisee, Bonchon Chicken

 

Major Sponsors:

Ambassador

 
 
 

Benefactors

Collaborators

Devotees

Endorsers

1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East

Chinese Chamber of Commerce of New York

Condon O'Meara McGinty & Donnelly LLP

Ms. Suzanne Goon Mark

Lam Group

Prosperity Enterprises Co.

UA3

 

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CMP 2023 Breakthrough Rising Gala will be taking place on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Terrace On The Park (52-11 111th St, Queens, NY 11368). The theme of the gala is to acknowledge young or second generation business leaders who infuse new vision, bold business approach, and creative energy that elevate their family businesses to the next level, as well as to recognize their contributions as impactful citizens in society.

Breakthrough Leadership Awards:

  • Steve Chen - President, Crystal Window & Door Systems

  • Jeffrey Kwan - Owner, Canal Sound & Light

  • Jeffrey Lam - Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Lam Generation

  • Yvonne Tsang - Co-Founder, eRxCity Corp., and Vice President, Prosperity Enterprises Company

Spirit of Immigrant Award:

  • Andy Wang - Franchisee, Bonchon Chicken

Please join our honorees and support the work that CMP does in our community by committing to a sponsorship, or purchasing tables, tickets, or journal ads. Your support will help us deliver mission critical services, ensure quality oversight, and respond to emerging community needs, all the while enjoying an evening of celebratory programs and networking opportunity in this inspirational event.

For further information about the 2023 Breakthrough Rising Gala, please feel free to contact us at honglee@cmpny.org or sonyalin@cmpny.org. Thank you in advance for your support!


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Join Us, October 15th! CMP 2020 Virtual Gala "Rise Above The Storm"

The year of 2020 is a year of challenge of human resilience on a global scale. The worldwide pandemic has caused health, social, and financial hardship to countless families and individuals in our community.

Despite our own challenges, CMP stayed with our clients like a guiding light inside an imposing storm. During our October 15th gala, we will share with our supporters stories of individuals in our community and the impacts that we had with these individuals.

Please join us on October 15th, and continuously support the gala, the organization and CMP’s work in the community.

Together, we will all Rise Above the Storm.

CMP 2020 Gala Has Been Postponed!

In the midst of the COVID-19 crisis, and to ensure safety of our donors, honorees, supporters, and staff, CMP announces that our 2020 Career Building Awards Gala has been postponed to Tuesday, September 29, 2020. Location remains unchanged, at Edison Ballroom (240 W 47th St, New York City).

Each year, CMP celebrates distinct individuals and entities that made impactful contributions in a selected occupation. In 2020, we pay special tributes to leaders in the Manufacturing sector, recognizing their critical roles in strengthening our economy. Our honorees will be:

  • Crystal Window and Door Systems

  • CJ Food

  • Wonton Food

Please join us on September 29th to salute our honorees and support the work of CMP. By committing to a sponsorship, or purchasing tables, tickets or journal ads, your generous support will help us place workers in jobs, help small business to start, ensure program quality oversight, and respond to emerging community needs!

Here is the Gala Sponsorship Package. Questions can be directed to Hong Shing Lee at honglee@cmpny.org / (646) 292-9669 or Sonya Lin at sonyalin@cmpny.org / (646) 292-9667.

Thank you, and we hope all is well with you and your family!

2019 Gala Exemplary Volunteerism Award Recipients: Katelyn Hong & Sean Hong

This week CMP is pleased to introduce Katelyn Hong and Sean Hong among our six Gala award recipients: 

Exemplary Volunteerism Award recipients 

KATELYN HONG & SEAN HONG

Katelyn Hong and Sean Hong, who are sister and brother, are Founders of UA3. They have developed a passion for bettering the community at an early age and improved their fellow schoolmates’ access to basic digital  necessities – computers, tablets and Wi-Fi, which are essential for students to become successful in today’s world!

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2019 Gala Career Builder Award Recipient — Bill Tan

CMP is pleased to introduce one of our 2019 Career Building Awards Gala honorees!

Bill Tan is the Founder and CEO of Transcendent Endeavors.  The firm uses technology to optimize workflow among health care providers, and improve language access in minority communities.  Look for more information in our future postings, and join us at our April 18th gala to celebrate Bill’s accomplishments!

CMP 2018 CAREER BUILDING AWARDS GALA

Our 2018 Career Building Awards Gala was a huge success! Over 460 guests joined us in celebrating the "Food Service Career" night on April 26th, 2018 @ Edison Ballroom. Congratulations to our honorees Asian American Restaurant Association (AARA)Mr. Spencer Chan, Lau N. Son Produce,  Korea Ginseng Corp.- CheongKwanJang Red Ginseng, Chef Wan Lung Kwan and Mr. Jack Ho.

Special thanks to all of our honorees, sponsors, donors, guests, volunteers and supporters for making the Gala another success!