2025 Women of Discovery Awards Gala
OCTOBER 9, 2025 | 583 Park Avenue, New York, NY
WINGS invites you and your guests to join us for the
2025 WINGS Women of Discovery Awards Gala!
The 2025 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 2025 Awardees are five pioneers being honored for their remarkable achievements.
Dr. Yara Barros
Dr. Yara Barros is a Brazilian conservation biologist and the Executive Coordinator of Project Jaguars of Iguaçu, a flagship initiative dedicated to the conservation of…
Dr. Divya Karnad
Dr. Divya Karnad is an Indian marine conservationist and associate professor at Ashoka University, dedicated to sustainable seafood, fisheries management and marine...
Dr. Grace C. Young
Grace Young is a Research Engineer and Lead Scientist at X, Alphabet’s Moonshot Factory (formerly GoogleX), where her team is creating radical new technologies to protect the...
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson
Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson is a marine biologist, policy expert, writer, and teacher working to help create the best possible climate future. She is co-founder…
Dr. Nurzhafarina Othman
Dr. Nurzhafarina (Farina) Othman is a conservation scientist and community advocate dedicated to the protection of the endangered Bornean elephant. With a PhD in Bioscience…
Tables and Tickets
SUMMIT TABLE (12)
$17,180 tax deductible
$
20,000
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- Option to host WINGS Explorer at your table.
- Plus, on October 9th, access for 4 guests to exclusive VIP Cocktail Reception.
- Oct. 9, early arrival for 4 guests to attend the VIP toast with the evening's Honorees.
- Oct. 11, 4 tickets to Global Explorers Forum
FIELD PATRON PAIR OF TICKETS (2)
$2,530 tax deductible
$
3,000
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- Underwrite one WINGS Explorer's attendance. Option to host a WINGS Explorer at your table.
- Oct. 9, early arrival for 2 guests to attend VIP toast with the evening's Honorees.
- Oct. 11, 2 tickets to Global Explorers Forum.
DISCOVERY PATRON TABLE (10)
$7,650 tax deductible
$
10,000
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- Plus, on Oct. 8, access for 2 guests to exclusive VIP Reception.
- Oct. 9, early arrival for 2 guests to attend VIP toast with the evening's Honorees.
- Oct. 11, 2 tickets to Global Explorers Forum.
EXPLORER PATRON TICKET (1)
$765 tax deductible
$
1,000
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- One ticket to October 9 Women of Discovery Gala.
- Plus 1 ticket to the October 11, Global Explorers Forum.
TRAIL PATRON TICKET (1)
$415 tax deductible
$
650
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- Available before October 9 or while supplies last.
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
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- 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
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- * Limited quantity available until September 7th or while supplies last
- Gala seating for one
