The Korean American Community Leaders Council of San Francisco (Chairman Seungkoo Kang) successfully hosted the 2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony on August 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building at Stanford University.
Co-hosted with the General Assembly of the Korean American Community Leaders Council (President Kwangse Cho), the ceremony honored 18 outstanding youth and organizational volunteers with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award in recognition of their dedication to the Korean-American community and local society.
The awardees—high school students from the San Francisco, San Jose, East Bay, and Monterey areas—were recognized for their consistent volunteer work with senior citizen groups, business associations, and nonprofit organizations, serving as role models within their communities.
The event was emceed by Soon-Ae Kang, Secretary General of the SF Friends Cyber Lions Club. In his welcoming remarks, Chairman Seungkoo Kang encouraged the students to “learn the value of living a life of service and grow into strong leaders of our society.”
President Kwangse Cho congratulated the awardees, calling them “the pride and hope of the Korean-American community,” while Santa Clara City Councilmember Kevin Park emphasized the importance of “community spirit built on communication and shared dreams.” Kyungsoo Choi, President of the Korean-American Senior Volunteer Association of Silicon Valley, reaffirmed that “sustained service is the essence of true leadership.”
Last year’s awardee, student Sophia Hwang, expressed her emotions: “It’s a deeply moving experience to personally congratulate this year’s recipients. I’m grateful to the organizers for providing youth with a meaningful path to growth through service.”
Dr. Okkun Lee of Stanford University shared a message of hope and courage, stating, “It is perseverance and a spirit of challenge that ultimately lead us to our dreams.”
The ceremony included opening remarks, congratulatory speeches, award presentations, recipient introductions, and commemorative photos. After the event, light refreshments and snacks were served, prepared by last year’s honoree and author Kyunghee Hwang, fostering a relaxed time of fellowship and networking.
Awardee Jungbin Oh remarked, “Volunteerism is the most powerful impact anyone can make. I hope this award serves as inspiration across generations and encourages a broader culture of service.”
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award, presented in the name of the President of the United States, was initiated during the first year of President Trump’s term. It has since become a representative event celebrating the social contributions of the Korean-American community.
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The Korean American Community Leaders Council of San Francisco (Chairman Seungkoo Kang) successfully hosted the 2025 Presidential Volunteer Service Awards Ceremony on August 2 at 3 p.m. at the Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building at Stanford University.
Co-hosted with the General Assembly of the Korean American Community Leaders Council (President Kwangse Cho), the ceremony honored 18 outstanding youth and organizational volunteers with the Presidential Volunteer Service Award in recognition of their dedication to the Korean-American community and local society.
The awardees—high school students from the San Francisco, San Jose, East Bay, and Monterey areas—were recognized for their consistent volunteer work with senior citizen groups, business associations, and nonprofit organizations, serving as role models within their communities.
The event was emceed by Soon-Ae Kang, Secretary General of the SF Friends Cyber Lions Club. In his welcoming remarks, Chairman Seungkoo Kang encouraged the students to “learn the value of living a life of service and grow into strong leaders of our society.”
President Kwangse Cho congratulated the awardees, calling them “the pride and hope of the Korean-American community,” while Santa Clara City Councilmember Kevin Park emphasized the importance of “community spirit built on communication and shared dreams.” Kyungsoo Choi, President of the Korean-American Senior Volunteer Association of Silicon Valley, reaffirmed that “sustained service is the essence of true leadership.”
Last year’s awardee, student Sophia Hwang, expressed her emotions: “It’s a deeply moving experience to personally congratulate this year’s recipients. I’m grateful to the organizers for providing youth with a meaningful path to growth through service.”
Dr. Okkun Lee of Stanford University shared a message of hope and courage, stating, “It is perseverance and a spirit of challenge that ultimately lead us to our dreams.”
The ceremony included opening remarks, congratulatory speeches, award presentations, recipient introductions, and commemorative photos. After the event, light refreshments and snacks were served, prepared by last year’s honoree and author Kyunghee Hwang, fostering a relaxed time of fellowship and networking.
Awardee Jungbin Oh remarked, “Volunteerism is the most powerful impact anyone can make. I hope this award serves as inspiration across generations and encourages a broader culture of service.”
The Presidential Volunteer Service Award, presented in the name of the President of the United States, was initiated during the first year of President Trump’s term. It has since become a representative event celebrating the social contributions of the Korean-American community.
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