107th Annual Gold Medal Gala
honoring
kwame anthony appiah, henry louis gates, jr.,
and amartya sen
Dear Friends of the National Institute — Greetings!
You are cordially invited to the 107th Annual Gold Medal Gala, honoring Kwame Anthony Appiah, Henry Louis Gates, Jr., and Amartya Sen. After a year-long hiatus imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic, we are delighted to announce that this event will take place live in person on Thursday, December 2, 2021, 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 resuming our gathering in person to meet old friends, make new ones, and celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our Honorees. Learn more about this year’s Honorees here.
In recognition of the ongoing challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Metropolitan Club will require each guest to present proof of vaccination and valid photo identification upon entry in order to join the Gala. No exceptions will be made. By purchasing tickets, all guests agree to follow all safety protocols in place for the event.
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 President’s Ballroom 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. All times shown are Eastern Time.
With a special musical
performance
by Grammy Award-winning
Metropolitan Opera star
Angel Blue
Tickets and tables are limited.
Reserve your spot today!
* Event is now over. Thank you to all who joined us! *
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 = $47,750**
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 = $27,750**
Benefactor Table(s) — $10,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Prime table placement
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $7,750**
Patron Table(s) — $5,000 each
• President’s Reception for all guests
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $2,750**
Friend Table(s) — $3,500 each
• Recognition in the program*
• Tax-deductible amount = $1,250**
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
Benefactor — $1,000 each
• President’s Reception invitation and prime seating for one guest
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $775**
Patron — $500 each
• President’s Reception invitation and seating for one guest
• Recognition in the program and from the podium*
• Tax-deductible amount = $275**
Friend — $350 each
• Seating for one guest
• Tax-deductible amount = $125**
Young Friend (under 30) — $100 each
• Seating for one guest at Young Friends Table
* Orders must be received by Thursday, November 18th 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 as we recover from the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and our mission has never been more timely or critical as society reels under the societal, economic, and political shocks of the pandemic. Your generosity will enable the National Institute to continue to innovate with new ways to deliver our mission objectives.
In addition, you will have the option to allocate up to 50% 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.