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2026 C.A.C.A. Seattle 15th Annual Banquet
The Seattle Lodge of the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) celebrated a highly successful Annual Banquet on May 31 at Diamond Bay Restaurant, drawing a record-breaking 240 attendees in support of scholarship programs, youth achievement, and community leadership.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Fred Yee Citizens Award, which honors individuals and organizations who exemplify C.A.C.A.'s mission of developing leadership, serving the community, and promoting civil rights. This year's honorees were Michael Chen, Amy Chen Lozano, Tanya Woo, and the Buddhist Tzu-Chi Foundation. Presenters included Assunta Ng, Mary Knell and Alan Lai.
2025 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
More than 200 supporters gathered on June 1 at Seattle Harbor Restaurant for the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (CACA) Seattle Lodge’s 14th annual awards banquet, celebrating this year’s Fred Yee Citizenship Award recipients for their outstanding service to the community. The 2025 honorees were Mary Knell, Tim Louie, and Kin On.
2023 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
This year’s Rising Star recipient was Han Eckelberg, who graduated June 2023 from the UW Communication Leadership Program with a Master in Communication in Communities and Networks. In 2022, his artwork, “Bruce Lee Ascending”, was installed as a permanent art installation on the stairs of the UW Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Han works with young AAPI in leadership and CID community activities and events.On Sunday June 4, 2023, 5:30pm, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A. Seattle) held our annual banquet at China Harbor Restaurant.
We honored this year's Fred Yee Citizens Award recipients:
Tuck Eng has long supported and advocated for the community as a past board member of the Chinatown International District Policy Development Authority, and current board member of Chinatown International District Business Improvement Area and the Chong Wa Benevolent Association. He was the president of the Chinatown Gate Foundation that successfully constructed the Historic Chinatown Gate. He has been a tireless supporter of many Chinatown organizations and activities.
Bettie Luke has served on many Multicultural and Minority Affairs committees, including the Ethnic Heritage Council, Seattle Seafair Pow Wow, Northwest African American Museum, Jewish Committee, the National Education Association, OCA Greater Seattle, and C.A.C.A. Seattle. She was awarded the OCA National “Unsung Hero Award” in 2022. She continues to advocate for all communities.
This year’s keynote speaker was Seattle artist Stewart Wong who will discuss the new public artwork he designed, The Chinese American Legacy Art Project. C.A.C.A. Seattle is one of the sponsors of this important project. Through our raffle of many exciting prizes at the banquet, we raised almost $2000 for this project.
We announced the local winners of the C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest. Local Essay prizes were $500 for first place, $300 for second place and $100 each for two runner ups.
First place - Susan Hong, Grade 12, Mount View High School, Vancouver, WA
Second place - Justin Li, Gr 11, Mercer Island High School, Mercer Island, WA
Justin also won a National Award for $100!
Runner up - Gavin Zhou, Gr 11, Issaquah High School, Issaquah, WA
Runner up - Adam Kang, Gr 11, Summit Sierra High School, Seattle, WA
Congratulations to all the honorees and essay contest winners, and thank you to everyone who contributed to the fundraiser for The Chinese American Legacy Art Project. We hope to see you at our events again soon!
2022 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) Seattle held an in-person banquet, after cancelling the last two years due to the pandemic. Almost 130 attendees filled 13 tables at China Harbor Restaurant, representing Cathay Post #186, Chinese Information and Services Center (CISC), International Community Health Services (ICHS), Kin On, OCA Greater Seattle, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office, Wing Luke Museum, and many distinguished community members and friends.
This year the Fred Yee Citizens Award was presented to Ron Chew, community activist and author of "My Unforgotten Seattle", and Shawn Wong, UW Professor of English and author of multiple books, to honor them for their continued service to the Seattle community.
The Rising Star award was presented for the first time to Mercer Island High School students Garrett Lee, 17, and Olivia Guo, 17 for co-founding the Educational Coalition for Asian American Representation. This award is intended for youth under 30 years old who demonstrate leadership potential and personify C.A.C.A.'s mission to serve the community and promote civil rights.
Prizes were awarded to local winners of the C.A.C.A. National High School Essay Contest. Diane Sun, 11th grader at Interlake High School, won $500 as the first prize. Other winners were Sophia Zhang - 10th grade International School, Tessa Han - 11th grade Woodinville High School, and Gavin Zhou - 10th grade Issaquah High School. Diane, Sophia and Tessa also received Honorable Mention at the National level.
2019 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
Celebrating Our Contributions & the 150th Anniversary of the Transcontinental Railroad
WHEN: Sunday, May 19, 2019, 5:30pm
WHERE: China Harbor Restaurant 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle
PROGRAM
KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Corky Lee, Asian American Photojournalist
SPECIAL HONORS TO FRED YEE
The FRED YEE CITIZEN AWARD HONOREES
Faye Hong, Leader and Advocate of Chinatown/International District
Kathy Hsieh, Award-winning actor, playwright, producer and director
Seattle Chinese Community Girls Drill Team
C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest Local Winners
Purchase tickets below. Members $35. Non-members $60. Membership only $20
FOR PHOTOS OF THE EVENT, please check out our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/CACASeattle/
2018 C.A.C.A. Seattle 7th Annual Banquet
Celebrating Unity & Fighting for Equality
WHEN: Sunday, May 20, 2018, 5:30pm
WHERE: China Harbor Restaurant 2040 Westlake Ave N, Seattle
HONORING CITIZEN AWARDEES
Harry Chan, Owner, Tai Tung Restaurant
Jeff Lew, Community Advocate, lunchdebt.org
Sam Wan, CEO (retired), Kin On Health Center
SPECIAL SPEAKER
Larry Shannon, Wrongful Death Law Coalition
C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest Local Winners
2017 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) Seattle Lodge held our Annual Dinner on Sunday May 21, 2017. This annual event showcased the activities of the Seattle Lodge over the past year, announced the local finalists of the C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest for high school students, and honored the winners of this year’s Citizens Award.
Winners of the Citizens Award personify C.A.C.A.’s mission to develop leadership, serve the community, and promote civil rights. This year’s winners were:
Harry Shum – Executive vice-president, Microsoft Technology and Research
Luly Yang – Fashion designer, owner Luly Yang Couture
National Association of Asian American Professionals, Seattle Chapter
Local winners of the Essay contest were:
Liz Song, Lakeside School, grade 9
Nathanial Yee, Ingraham High School, grade 11
Brennan Chang, Roosevelt High School, grade 9
We were also fortunate to have Marsha Chien, Washington State assistant general attorney of the Wing Luke Civil Rights Unit. Our master of ceremonies was Phillip Yin.
Many thanks to all our friends and supporters and to our tireless volunteers!
2016 C.A.C.A. Seattle 5th Annual Banquet
The Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.) Seattle Lodge celebrated its 5th anniversary on Saturday, April 30. This annual event showcased the activities of the Seattle Lodge over the past year, announced the local finalists of the C.A.C.A. National Essay Contest for high school students, and honored the winners of this year’s Citizens Award.
Winners of the Citizens Award personify C.A.C.A.’s mission to develop leadership, serve the community, and promote civil rights. This year’s winners were:
Assunta Ng – Publisher of the Seattle Chinese Post and Northwest Asian Weekly, community activist
Herb Tsuchiya – Retired pharmacist, actor and community activist
Donnie Chin (posthumously) – Community advocate
C.A.C.A. Seattle invited the community to join in honoring the achievements of these special individuals. 150 guests joined us at China Harbor Restaurant to celebrate!
2015 C.A.C.A. Seattle Annual Banquet
More than 70 people attended the Chinese American Citizens Alliance (C.A.C.A.), Seattle Lodge’s Annual Banquet held on April 25th at O’Asian Kitchen and Lounge. Honorary guests included Director General Andy Chin and Director Chen-Chi Wu from the Taiwan Economic and Cultural Office in Seattle, Director Ted T.C. Hsueh from the Overseas Community Affairs Council in Seattle, Mike Mederios, Vice President of Delta Airlines, Seattle, Jerry Lee, C.A.C.A. Convention Honorary Chair and past Spirit of America Awardee, and Ed Gor, National President of C.A.C.A.
The annual event showcases the winner of the C.A.C.A., Seattle Lodge Essay Contest. On March 7th, contestants were asked to write about what they believe to be “the most significant contributions of the Chinese to American society”. This year’s winner was Victoria Vong, a senior from Garfield High School. Yoeur-Man Teagan Mach, a Newport High School freshman and Tianna Lee, a junior from University Prep were runners-up. All essays will be sent to San Francisco to compete with essays from C.A.C.A.’s 18 other Lodges for a chance to win the National C.A.C.A. Essay Award.
This year’s event also awarded the Seattle Lodge’s first Citizens Awards. The Citizens Award honors individuals and organizations that personify C.A.C.A.’s mission to develop leadership, serve the community, and promote civil rights. The three winners of the Citizens Award were Eric Liu, writer and CEO of Citizen University, Connie So, Senior Lecturer at the University of Washington’s American Ethnic Studies Department, and posthumously to Bruce Lee, famous martial artist. Mr. Lee’s award was accepted by Jerry Lee on behalf of the Bruce Lee Foundation. Shannon Lee, Bruce Lee’s daughter sent C.A.C.A. a heartfelt video thanking C.A.C.A. for the award.
National President Ed Gor officially announced the C.A.C.A. Biennial National Convention and Leadership Training would be held this August 6-9th for the first time in Seattle. Although convention proceedings are only open to registered delegates, a limited number of tickets to attend the Opening Night Dinner to be held Thursday, August 6th 2015 at China Harbor Restaurant, the Spirit of America Gala Dinner to be held Friday, August 7th 2015 at the Museum of History and Industry, and the Chinese Pioneer Dinner to be held Saturday, August 8th 2015 at the Four Seas Restaurant will be available for purchase by the general community.
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