2024 Annual Gala

Thank you for helping us "Open Every Mind to Science!"

ABOUT THE KEYNOTE 

Known as the “Smarty Party,” Oceans Alive! will feature Dr. Edith Widder, a deep-sea explorer who has won national acclaim for twice capturing video of the elusive giant squid using a stealth camera of her own design. Dr. Widder is the CEO and Senior Scientist at the Ocean Research & Conservation Association with a mission and passion to preserve and protect the ocean’s most precious real estate – its nurseries. As the Cox Science Center prepares for the opening of their expanded aquarium, Dr. Widder’s presentation will focus on inspiring the next generation of ocean stewards and ocean explorers.

DETAILS

The event takes place at the Cox Science Center and Aquarium located at 4801 Dreher Trail N West Palm Beach, FL 33405.

Cocktails start at 6pm with dinner and special presentation at 7pm.

For more information please contact Lisa Willard, Executive Assistant to Kate Arrizza, President & CEO by calling (561) 370-7785 or email lwillard@coxsciencecenter.org.

TICKETS

Tickets may be purchased by scrolling down and clicking the blue button at the bottom of the page.

Individual tickets are $1,250 | A table of ten is $12,500

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Presenting Sponsor $500,000

· Exclusivity as Presenting Sponsor

· Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event materials: Event invitation, pre- and post-event press releases and social media marketing, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, Step and Repeat, event paid advertisements, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· VIP seating for 20 guests

· Verbal recognition during event

· Opportunity to introduce keynote speakers

· Opportunity to Present the Cox Science Center Awards for Excellence in Advancing Science Education

· Gift bag opportunity

· Feature write-up on Science Center website

· Opportunity to host two VIP receptions at the Cox Science Center

High Seas $100,000

· Recognition in all event materials: Event invitation, pre- and post-event press releases and social media marketing, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, Step and Repeat, event paid advertisements, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· VIP premier seating for 12 guests

· Verbal recognition during event

· Gift bag opportunity

· Opportunity to host one VIP reception at the Cox Science Center

South Pacific $50,000

· Listing in all event materials: Event invitation, pre- and post-event press releases and social media marketing, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, Step and Repeat, event paid advertisements, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· Preferred seating for 10 guests

North Pacific $25,000

· Listing in event materials: Event invitation, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· Preferred seating for 8 guests                  

South Atlantic $15,000                              

· Listing in event materials: Event invitation, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· Preferred seating for 6 guests

North Atlantic  $10,000

· Listing in event materials: Event invitation, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage, and projected on the main screens above stage during event

· Preferred seating for 4 guests

Indian $5,000

· Listing in event materials: Event invitation, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage

· Preferred seating for 2 guests

Arctic $2,500

· Listing in event materials: Event invitation, website, e-newsletter, event program, event signage

· Preferred seating for 1 guest