2024 Gala - CASL

November 7, 2024 – Bridgeport Art Center

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Presented and Chaired by Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust and Flying Food Group

Golden Panda Awardee: US Bank

Join over 300 influential Chicagoans as we celebrate a year of remarkable achievements and rapid community growth symbolized at our Gala by bamboo. This prestigious event offers a unique opportunity to champion CASL’s mission and transform the lives of countless individuals in the Greater Chicago area.

Chaired by the Sue Ling Gin Foundation Trust and Flying Food Group and emceed by ABC-7 Chicago’s award-winning anchor Judy Hsu, our gala will be an unforgettable night of inspiration and impact. In the spirit of our previous iconic Golden Lion Award, the renowned Zhou Brothers have created a limited-edition art sculpture for the next line of CASL awards to be given out, the Golden Panda Award. This unique piece embodies the creativity and resilience that CASL stands for.

Seize this moment to be part of something exceptional. Celebrate, contribute to, and strengthen our collective success at CASL’s 2024 Gala!

Golden Panda Award

The Golden Panda Award is presented to an outstanding supporter whose contributions embody the noble qualities of the giant panda—strength, compassion, and steadfast commitment. Just as the giant panda symbolizes the delicate balance of our natural world, our awardee has shown remarkable dedication in preserving and nurturing the mission of our organization.

With the gentle strength and resilience of a panda, our honoree has consistently provided support that has made a lasting impact on our cause. Their compassionate spirit mirrors the panda’s role as a global ambassador of peace and harmony, reminding us all of the importance of protecting the vulnerable and fostering a better world for future generations.

This award celebrates not only the tangible contributions of our recipient but also their unwavering belief in the power of positive change. Just as the giant panda inspires hope and action across the globe, our awardee’s influence has inspired our community and advanced our shared vision. We are honored to present the Golden Panda Award as a token of our deepest gratitude and admiration.