2024 Women of Discovery Awards Gala
OCTOBER 24, 2024 | 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY
WINGS invites you and your guests to join us for the
2024 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala!
The 2024 Women of Discovery
The WINGS Women of Discovery Awards were established in 2003 to recognize extraordinary women making significant contributions to world knowledge and science through exploration.
Our 2024 Awardees are five pioneers being honored for their remarkable achievements.
Dr. Paula Kahumbu
Dr. Paula Kahumbu is a prominent Kenyan conservationist and the CEO of WildlifeDirect. She earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University, focusing on Ecology and Evolutionary Biology.
Dr. Patricia Medici
Dr. Patricia Medici is a Brazilian conservationist whose main professional interests are tapir conservation, tropical forest conservation, landscape ecology, and communication.
Ruthmery Pillco
Ruthmery Pillco is a Peruvian biologist who works on conservation and biodiversity projects in the rainforests of Costa Rica and Peru.
Prof Adriana Vergés
Adriana Vergés is a marine ecologist whose research focuses on the ecology and conservation of coastal marine habitats. In particular, her team investigates the ecological impacts of climate change in our oceans...
Dr. Jessica Ware
Dr. Jessica Ware is a full curator at the American Museum of Natural History where she serves as Chair of the Division of Invertebrate Zoology.
Tables and Tickets
SUMMIT TABLE (12)
$17,180 tax deductible
$
20,000
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- Premium Gala seating for 12, with option to host a WINGS Explorer and their guest at your table
- Plus, on October 24th, access for 4 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity.
- Acknowledgment in all Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, website, speaking remarks during the event, and in one (1) social media post
- Tribute ad on-screen as part of the evening’s presentation
- Special gift for you and your guests to take home
- Plus, on October 23rd, access for 4 guests to attend an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception, with the 2024 Honorees and WINGS leadership
- Plus, on October 26th access for 4 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work
FIELD PATRON PAIR OF TICKETS (2)
$2,530 tax deductible
$
3,000
-
- Preferred Gala seating for 2
- Plus on October 24th, Access for 2 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity
- Underwrite 1 ticket for a WINGS explorer to attend the Gala
- Acknowledgment in Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, and website
- Plus, on October 26th, access for 2 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work
DISCOVERY PATRON TABLE (10)
$7,650 tax deductible
$
10,000
-
- Prime Gala seating for 10, with option to host a WINGS Explorer and their guest at your table
- Plus, on October 24th, Access for 2 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity
- Acknowledgment in Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, and website
- Tribute ad on-screen as part of the evening’s onscreen presentation
- Plus, on October 23rd, access for 2 guests to attend an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception, with the 2024 Honorees and WINGS leadership
- Plus, on October 26th, access for 2 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work
EXPLORER PATRON TICKET (1)
$765 tax deductible
$
1,000
-
- Gala seating for one
- Acknowledgment in printed program and on website
- Plus, on October 26th, access for 1 to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the Honorees present highlights of their important work
TRAIL PATRON TICKET (1)
$415 tax deductible
$
650
-
- * Limited quantity available until September 24th or while supplies last
- Gala seating for one
SUMMIT TABLE (12)
$17,180 tax deductible
$
20,000
-
- Premium Gala seating for 12, with option to host a WINGS Explorer and their guest at your table
- Access for 4 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity
- Acknowledgment in all Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, website, speaking remarks during the event, and in one (1) social media post
- Tribute ad on-screen as part of the evening’s onscreen presentation
- Special gift for you and your guests to take home
- Plus, access for 4 guests to attend an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception, with the 2024 Honorees and WINGS leadership
- Plus, access for 4 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work.
DISCOVERY PATRON TABLE (10)
$7,650 tax deductible
$
10,000
-
- Prime Gala seating for 10, with option to host a WINGS Explorer and their guest at your table
- Access for 2 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity
- Acknowledgment in Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, and website
- Tribute ad on-screen as part of the evening’s onscreen presentation
- Plus, access for 2 guests to attend an exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception, with the 2024 Honorees and WINGS leadership
- Plus, access for 2 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work
FIELD PATRON PAIR OF TICKETS (2)
$2,530 tax deductible
$
3,000
-
- Preferred Gala seating for 2
- Access for 2 guests to arrive early for a VIP toast with the evening’s Honorees, including photo opportunity
- Underwrite 1 ticket for a WINGS explorer to attend the Gala
- Acknowledgment in Gala promotion, including digital communications, printed program, and website
- Plus, access for 2 guests to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the 2024 Honorees present highlights of their important work
EXPLORER PATRON TICKET (1)
$765 tax deductible
$
1,000
-
- Gala seating for one
- Acknowledgment in printed program and on website
- Plus, access for 1 to attend the Explorers’ Forum, our annual conference where the Honorees present highlights of their important work.
TRAIL PATRON TICKET (1)
$415 tax deductible
$
650
-
- * Limited quantity available until September 7th or while supplies last
- Gala seating for one
