Join us for the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event, themed "A Celebration of Impact & Innovation," on November 11, 2026, at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC. Enjoy a vibrant evening accented by a colorful striped border.

Join us for the annual Whitman-Walker Gala on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. Festivities begin at 6pm at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC (1150 22nd Street NW). The party will include cocktails, delicious food, a wonderful program celebrating community, a live auction and post dinner dancing. 

Stay turned for more details about this year’s program, including host, presenters, performers and the recipient of our Groundbreaker Award for Community Philanthropy.

Attire: Festive Cocktail

Sponsorships are available from $50,000+ to $5,000. Please reach out to Charles Hastings, Corporate & Community Partnerships Officer, at: chastings@whitman-walker.org or (202) 803-6468 with any questions.

We can’t wait to celebrate our amazing community with you!

Click here to see photos from our 2025 Gala.


Highlights from our Galas

A group of people in formal attire pose together and smile at a decorated event table with blue lighting in the background at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.
An older man in a blue pinstripe suit speaks on stage at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala, using a microphone and flanked by two clear teleprompters, while audience members are seated in the foreground.
A woman speaks on stage at a podium during the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala, with an audience seated in front of her and a large event sign displayed overhead.
A man in a pinstripe suit and a woman in a sleeveless dress pose together in front of the Whitman Walker 50th Anniversary Gala step and repeat backdrop.
A man and a woman stand on stage with microphones, speaking to an audience in a dimly lit event space with blue lighting at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.
Two men in suits converse at an indoor event with blue lighting; a screen in the background displays "30th ANNIVERSARY" at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.
Two men in suits stand on stage holding microphones, speaking to an audience at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala, with a "Rooted in Community" banner overhead.
Eight men in suits pose together and smile for a group photo at the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala, with a branded backdrop behind them.
A woman and a man in formal attire pose in front of a backdrop featuring "Whitman Walker 50th Anniversary Gala" and "Rooted in Community" logos.
A group of people pose together on stage at the Whitman-Walker Gala 2024, standing and kneeling in front of a large event sign as they look ahead to the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
Two people stand side by side holding microphones at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event, one in a pink sequin dress and the other in a checkered suit with a striped tie, set against a blue curtain backdrop.
Nine adults dressed in formal attire stand side by side, smiling for a group photo in an elegant, carpeted hotel lobby with a grand staircase behind them at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
Two people stand together on stage, smiling; one holds a colorful award. Behind them, a large screen displays partially visible text at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
Guests in formal attire socialize and smile at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event, with dim lighting and decorative curtains creating an elegant backdrop.
A group of people in formal attire socialize under red lighting at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event; one person in a yellow jacket raises an arm with a finger pointed upward.

Sponsorship Opportunities

$50,000+ Level

  • Premier seating for 20
  • Invitation to VIP reception
  • Sparkling Wine Bottle Service at tables
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo presence Whitman-Walker website
  • Logo included on all Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Radio & TV
  • Social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral
  • Follow-up messages to guests

$25,000+ Level

  • Premier seating for 10
  • Invitation to VIP reception
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo presence Whitman-Walker website
  • Logo included on all Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Radio & TV
  • Social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral
  • Follow-up messages to guests

$15,000+ Level

  • Seating for 10
  • Invitation to 5 to VIP reception
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media
  • On-site collateral

$10,000+ Level

  • Seating for 10
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media
  • On-site collateral

$5,000+ Level

  • Seating for 5
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • Selected social media
  • On-site collateral

Gala Table Host Level

  • Purchase 1 ticket, sell 9 tickets
  • Invitation for 2 to VIP reception
  • Name included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/22/2026) including:
  • On-site collateral

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

$50,000+

Anybill logo featuring a dark blue, teal, and light green layered curved icon to the left of the company name in large white text on a light gray background, as seen at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.

Matt Voorhees 

$25,000+

Altria logo featuring a grid of colorful squares to the left of the company name in blue text, as seen at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
CareFirst logo with Blue Cross and Blue Shield emblems on a light background, featured for the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
White FedEx logo with bold, overlapping letters on a light gray background; inspired by the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event, the design includes an arrow shape between the "E" and "x".
Gilead logo featuring a red shield with a white stylized leaf next to the word "GILEAD" in gray uppercase letters, as seen at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.

Todd Wintner

$15,000 +

Bold orange letters “LSG” are next to a circular logo, half solid and half outlined, on a light gray background—an eye-catching design reminiscent of the vibrant energy you can expect at the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
The image displays the word "VYTLONE" in bold white letters on a black background, with the "O" as an orange and yellow radial sunburst design, reminiscent of the vibrant branding for the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.

The Michael Manganiello Charitable Trust and Alex Slater 

$10,000 +

AJ Madison logo with the tagline “Your Appliance Authority” displayed below the company name, as seen at exclusive gatherings like the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
Logo for Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center with text stating "GW Health | Washington, DC" underneath, inspired by the spirit of the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
Blue and white logo featuring a bold upward right arrow above the word "DAVIS" in black capital letters on a white background, evoking the modern energy of events like the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
EagleBank logo with a white eagle head in a yellow square, blue “EAGLEBANK” text, and gold “PROUDLY LOCAL” below—an emblem that stands as a proud supporter of community initiatives like the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
The EY logo featuring bold gray letters "E" and "Y" beneath a large, angled yellow triangle on a white background will be prominently displayed at the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
The Merck logo features a geometric green and black symbol to the left of "MERCK" in bold, dark gray capitals on a transparent background, making it ideal for prominent display at events like the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
A white letter on a grey background celebrates the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.

Dennis Shine & Edsel Gayoso

Jim Sandman & Elizabeth Mullin

Joachim Roski & Victor Perea

Kenny and Joseph Sandoval-Bushur

Samuel Sherman

Travis Patton & Brennan Marshall 

$5,000 +

The red Baker McKenzie logo displayed at the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
Logo with the words "COHEN MILSTEIN" in uppercase; "COHEN" is in red and "MILSTEIN" is in gray, all on a white background—featured for the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.
CohnReznick logo with gray text and an orange circular symbol resembling a stylized leaf or arrow on the right for the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
Logo with four squares on the left and the words "FIVESQUARES DEVELOPMENT" in bold and light font to the right, inspired by the elegance seen at Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.
Logo for Hingham Institution for Savings, featuring a classic pediment icon and the text “Established 1834,” displayed as a sponsor for the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
Three white 3D geometric shapes float on a light gray background above the faint text “KRAMER,” evoking the modern elegance of a Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
Logo with “TENENBAUM” in white uppercase letters, and “LAW GROUP PLLC” in smaller gray letters on a dark blue background, reminiscent of the refined branding often showcased at prestigious gatherings like the Whitman Walker 2026 gala event.
United Airlines logo with the word "United" in blue text and a blue globe design on the right, as seen at the Whitman Walker 2025 gala event.

Alex Orfinger

David Messing

Glynda Brown

Dr. Heather Aaron

Jonathan Adkins & Ben Roberts

Naseema Shafi

Gala Table Host

Kyle Heidenberger & Michael Williams

Matt Voorhees

Monica Ray

Reid Dunavant

Sean Spivey & Scott Lusk

Stephan & LaTrice Byam

Steven Schwab

Ted Miller & Phil Piga

Zach Webber & Parker Welch 

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