KCNA Annual Gala 2024

You are invited to the 121st KCNA Annual Gala on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at the Sunset Bay Lodge in Seattle with water views of Shilshole Bay. This festive celebration of the nursing profession will include a banquet dinner, scholarship fund auction, presentation of scholarship recipients, and recognition of our Shining Star Nurse Awardees.

Plan on attending and bring a friend to celebrate National Nurses Month!

The scholarship auction will include a raffle and live rounds including overnight packages, local items, and opportunities. We will be asking for cash donations at the event, you also have the option of visiting the KCNA website and donating. Help us support the next generation as we award 15 scholarships of $4,000 each to local students.

Northwest Buffet menu includes vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.

(photo collage features last year's recipients of KCNA's Scholarship Fund.)

We will formally present our 2024 scholarship recipients to the nursing community at the Annual Gala. You'll be amazed at their nursing journeys!

You'll have a chance to help us raise scholarship funds during the evening by participating in our auction.

GALA BUFFET MENU by Kaspar's Catering

v=vegan/veg= vegetarian/gf=gluten free/df= dairy free

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

• Sweeet Potato & Cauliflower Curry Samosas, cilantro chutney (v)
• BBQ Chicken Hum Bao, pickled vegetables (df)
• Honey Sambal Glazed Steak Bites (gf, veg)

Buffet Menu

• Pan Seared Wild Salmon, Sumac-pickled cucumber, preserved lemon yogurt (gf)
• Rustic Vegetable Tart- mushroom, artichoke, vegan boursin cheese, snow peas, smoked tomato sauce (v)
• Fuji Apple and Goat Cheese Mixed Greens Salad, organic greens cucumber ring, vanilla citrus dressing (gf, veg)
• Garlic Green Beans (gf, v)
• Roasted New Potatoes (gf, v)
• House-Made Breads & Spreads

Desserts

• Chocolate Zucchini Brownie (gf, v)
• Applie Pie Tartlets, cinnamon caramel drizzle

Drinks

• Caffe Appassionato Coffee & Fine Teas, Water

Cash Bar available

Event registration ends April 29, 2024.