Gold Gala
The inaugural Gold Gala was an exclusive event honoring the A100 List, recognizing the 100 most impactful Asian Pacific leaders in culture and society. It brought together over 500 distinguished figures, including Michelle Yeoh, Mindy Kaling, Henry Golding, Daniel Dae Kim, and Chloe Kim, to celebrate a new era of Asian Pacific excellence. The event brought together leaders in tech, entertainment, and fashion to celebrate equitable excellence. The Gold Gala powerfully honors Asian Pacific achievement, inspiring unity and progress across industries.
Role
As the Event Producer, my approach was to enhance the guest experience by curating seamless event operations, optimizing sponsor activations, and elevating VIP hospitality. By streamlining check-in and media relations, managing high-profile RSVPs, and overseeing sponsorship integrations, I ensured a sophisticated and impactful evening.
Gift Bag Curation, Fulfillment, and Distribution
VIP & General Guest Seating Coordination
Directed Check-in Process & Red Carpet
Oversaw Staff & Volunteer Management On Site
Executed Sponsor Activations & Brand Integrations
RSVP & Guest List Management
Impact
500+ Attendees
Customized Sponsorship integration with Meta, Hennessy X.O, Disney, P&G, and Panda Restaurant Group
Reached more than 1.1 billion eyes across 30+ major press pieces and social
Press Highlights
A100 List
In 2022, people searched for "Asian representation" more times than ever worldwide. In honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Google has partnered with Gold House – the leading Asian and Pacific Islander (API) changemaker community – to amplify their annual A100 List, recognizing the most impactful APIs in society over the last year. Watch our film that celebrates API excellence and showcases unparalleled achievements from the community from this past year.
SeeHer Award
A100 Legend Michelle Yeoh received the first-ever SeeHer award at the 2022 Gold Gala, hosted by Gold House, for defying gender stereotypes throughout her career. SeeHer, the leading global movement of media, marketing and entertainment leaders committed to the accurate depiction of women and girls in advertising and media, presented the award along with filmmakers Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians), Destin Daniel Cretton (Shang-chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings), and Jonathan Wang (Everything, Everywhere, All At Once).