West Michigan Asian American Association began hosting an annual Asian Gala in 2010. This event connects the diverse and talented Asian American professionals in West Michigan to broaden our networks and deepen our contributions to the local community. Funds raised from this event support WMAAA's programs.
2023 Event Sponsorship Levels:
Event Sponsor: $15K
- Priority seating for 20
- Logo and promotion on website, social media, event program
- Opportunity to address the audience
- Verbal recognition from the podium
Platinum Sponsor: $10K
- Priority seating for 10
- Logo on website, social media, and event program
- An opportunity for a table exhibit at the gala
- Verbal recogntion from the podium
Gold Sponsor: $5K
- Preferred seating for 5
- Logo on website, social media, and on program
- Verbal recognition from the podium
Silver Sponsor: $2,500
- Preferred seating for 5
- Logo on program, name listed on website
Bronze Sponsor: $1,500
Asian Gala Event Agenda:
5:30 PM Networking and Hors d'oeuvres
6:15 PM Program
7:30 PM Strolling Dinner prepared by diverse Asian restaurants
Please respond to our request
to Minnie Morey at info@wm-aaa.org, or call 616-481-6194
Past keynote speakers:
2023 Dr. Wiebe Boer, President of Calvin University
2022 Praveen Thadani, CEO of Priority Health and Dr. Matt Biersack, President of Mercy Health
2021 Stephanie Chang, State Senator for Michigan's District 1
2019 Dr. Peter Hahn, President and CEO of Metro Health
2017 Bing Goei, President and CEO of Eastern Floral and Director of the Office of New Americans
2016 Bill Manns, President of Mercy Health, St. Mary's
2015 Brian Walker, President and CEO of Herman Miller
2014 Richard Breon, President and CEO of Spectrum Health
2013 Birgit Klohs, President and CEO of The Right Place
2012 Rick Snyder, Governor of Michigan
2011 David Van Andel, Chairman and CEO of Van Andel Institute
2010 Doug DeVos, President of Amway
