110th Annual Gold Medal Gala
honoring
ken burns, david remnick, and bryan stevenson
Dear Friends of the National Institute — Greetings!
You are cordially invited to the 110th Annual Gold Medal Gala, honoring Ken Burns, David Remnick, and Bryan Stevenson. This event will take place live in person on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:30 pm Eastern Time at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.
As many of you know, the annual Gold Medal Gala, honoring extraordinary individuals who have made the highest contribution to the improvement of society, has been a National Institute tradition since 1913. We look forward to gathering in person to meet old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our Honorees.
Once again this year, we will enjoy a pre-dinner musical performance by Grammy-Award-winning Metropolitan Opera star and Honorary Trustee, Angel Blue.
Join us for an inspiring evening to honor this year’s Gold Medal Honorees, support the work of the National Institute, and socialize with new and old friends, all from the magnificent venue of the Great Hall of the Metropolitan Club of New York City.
Program:
6:00 pm — Cocktails
7:00 pm — Dinner and Ceremony honoring Gold Medal Honorees
Black Tie or Business Formal. All times shown are Eastern Time.
Tickets and tables are limited.
Reserve your spot today!
TABLES OF 10
Chairman’s Table(s) — $50,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Premier table placement
• Recognition in the press releases, program, and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $46,000**
President’s Table(s) — $25,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Prominent table placement
• Recognition in the press releases, program, and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $21,000**
Benefactor Table(s) — $12,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Prime table placement
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $8,000**
Patron Table(s) — $7,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $3,000**
Friend Table(s) — $5,000 each
• Recognition in the program*
• Tax-deductible amount = $1,000**
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Benefactor — $1,500 each
• President’s Reception invitation and prime seating for one guest
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $1,100**
Patron — $750 each
• President’s Reception invitation and seating for one guest
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $350**
Friend — $550 each
• Seating for one guest
• Tax-deductible amount = $150**
Young Friend (under 30) — $175 each
• Seating for one guest at Young Friends Table
* Orders must be received by Tuesday, November 19th in order to be listed in the event program.
** 100% of net proceeds raised will support the mission of the National Institute of Social Sciences, and all contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. The National Institute of Social Sciences is a nonprofit, tax-exempt charitable organization (tax identification number 13-6001542) under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
your support matters!
Funds raised by the Gold Medal Gala will support the National Institute’s ongoing mission to directly and indirectly support the study of the social sciences and sponsor public discussion of pressing social challenges. Your ongoing support is more important than ever, and our mission has never been more timely as society continues to face unprecedented societal, economic, and political challenges. Your generosity will enable the National Institute to deliver our mission objectives.
In addition, you will have the option to allocate up to 30% of your ticket purchase toward the National Institute’s Grants Program upon checkout. The Grants Program provides direct financial support to graduate students in the social sciences.