2009 Awards Gala

November 10, 2009

Honoring


Julienne Kitumaini M'Kasamira

Recipient of the 2009 Woman of the World Award


Deborah Lloyd and Craig Leavitt

Co-Presidents of kate spade new york

Recipients of the 2009 Active Citizen Award


Jennifer and Peter Buffett

Co-Chairs of the NoVo Foundation

Recipients of the 2009 Champion of Peace Award


Christiane Amanpour
Mistress of Ceremonies


Tuesday, November 10, 2009

6:30 General Reception/ 7:30 pm Dinner and Program


Chelsea Piers, Pier 60

West 23rd Street and West Side Highway

New York, NY


Festive Business Attire

Global Ambassador

Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

Honorary Committee

Emily Deschanel, Fran Drescher, Tim Gunn
Sarah Jones, Ashley Judd, Caroline Kennedy, Lynn Nottage
Miles O’Brien, Natalie Portman, Gloria Steinem
and Sheryl WuDunn

Global Co-Chairs

Alexandria & Michael Altman, Andi & Tom Bernstein
Jewelle & Nathaniel Bickford
Katherine Borsecnik & Gene Weil, Jan Brandt,
Leigh Comas, Sharon & and Christopher Davis
Christine & Todd Fisher, Deborah Harmon,
Sharon Marcil & Tom Monahan,
Nancy & Miles Rubin, Cynthia Ryan
Sheryl Sandberg. Lekha Singh, Mary Menell Zients,
and Elizabeth & Adam Zoia

Gala Committee

Laura Andrassy, Lisa & Josh Bernstein,
Clara Bingham, Dallas Leadership CIrcle, Silja Durant,
Jennifer Gilbert & Bennett Egeth, Patricia Gruber,
Sasha Heinz, Soheir Khashoggi, Ruby Lawrence,
Los Angeles Leadership Circle, New York Leadership Circle,
Cornelius Prior, Beth Rustin & Lee Stettner,
Carolyn Sabat, San Francsico Leadership Circle,
Joanna Spilker, Barbara von Bismarck,
and Washington DC Leadership Circle

 

Gala Benefit Levels

To reserve any of the benefit levels below or for more information, kindly contact Women for Women International’s Benefit Office:

Telephone: 646-502-9379
Email: claudia@savethedate.com
You may also print and mail this form to:
Women for Women International
Awards Gala Benefit Office
18 Harrison Street, Penthouse
New York, NY 10013

Visionary – $250,000+ (please call the Benefit Office for information)

  • Exclusive Presenting Sponsor of 2009 Awards Gala with co-branding of event
  • Executive speaking role at Awards Gala, and placement of CEO as honorary chair of event
  • Various PR and recognition opportunities

Humanitarian – $100,000

  • 20 invitations to the Awards Gala with elite seating and 20 invitations to the reception
  • 20 invitations to the Kate Spade post-gala reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
  • Private “State of the World” briefing for 10 guests with Zainab Salbi, WfWI Founder & CEO (to be held at a mutually convenient time)
  • Creation and distribution of a press release regarding participation
  • Recognition as a Humanitarian-level supporter in all press materials
  • On-stage acknowledgment as a Humanitarian supporter
  • On-site recognition as a Humanitarian supporter on event signage
  • One full-page, four-color announcement in the virtual event program

Guardian – $50,000

  • 12 invitations to the Awards Gala with elite seating and 12 invitations to the reception
  • 12 invitations to the Kate Spade post-gala reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
  • Private “State of the World” briefing for four guests with Zainab Salbi, WfWI Founder & CEO (to be held at a mutually convenient time)
  • Creation and distribution of a press release regarding participation
  • Recognition as a Guardian-level supporter in all press materials
  • On-stage acknowledgment as a Guardian supporter
  • On-site recognition as a Guardian supporter on event signage
  • One full-page, four-color announcement in the virtual event program

Peacebuilder – $25,000

  • 10 invitations to the Awards Gala with premium seating and 10 invitations to the reception
  • 10 invitations to the Kate Spade post-gala reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
  • Creation and distribution of a press release regarding participation
  • Recognition as a Peacebuilder-level supporter in all press materials
  • On-stage acknowledgment as a Peacebuilder supporter
  • On-site recognition as a Peacebuilder supporter on event signage
  • One full-page, four-color announcement in the virtual event program

Champion – $10,000

  • 10 invitations to the Awards Gala with preferred seating and 10 invitations to the reception
  • 10 invitations to the Kate Spade post-gala reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
  • Recognition as a Champion-level supporter in all press materials
  • On-site recognition as a Champion supporter on event signage
  • One full-page, black and white announcement in the virtual event program

Ally – $5,000

  • 10 invitations to the Awards Gala and 10 invitations to the reception
  • Recognition as an Ally-level supporter in all press materials
  • On-site recognition as an Ally supporter on event signage
  • One half-page, black and white announcement in the virtual event program

Witness – $2,500 (must be 35 or younger; limited tables available)

  • 10 young professional invitations to the Awards Gala and 10 invitations to the reception
  • One half-page, black and white announcement in the virtual event program

Premiere Ticket – $1,000

  • One invitation to the Awards Gala with preferred seating and one invitation to the reception
  • One invitation to the Kate Spade post-gala reception on Wednesday, November 11, 2009
  • Name listed in the virtual event program

General Ticket – $500

  • One invitation to the Awards Gala and one invitation to the reception

Virtual Event Program Ad (Copy deadline is 10-28-09; for ad specs, call the Benefit Office)

  • Full-page, full color $2,500
  • Full-page, black & white $1,000
  • Half-page, black& white $750
  • Quarter-page, black & white $500

 

*To purchase a gala package or for more information about this event, please contact Women for Women International’s NY Benefit Office at 646-502-9379.


Women for Women International (Federal Tax ID #52-1838756) is a
501(c)3 organization. All contributions, including ads in the event program,
are tax-deductible to the full extent allowed by law.

The non-deductible portion of each ticket price is $165.