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 10/21/2026) 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 10/21/2026) 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 for 5 to VIP reception
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/21/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

$10,000+ Level

  • Seating for 10
  • Recognition at event during stage program
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/21/2026) including:
  • Print
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

$5,000+ Level

  • Seating for 5
  • Logo included on Gala marketing (if received by 10/21/2026) including:
  • Selected social media (Facebook, Linked-ln, Instagram, X-formerly Twitter, TikTok)
  • On-site collateral

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

$100,000+

$50,000+

$25,000+

$15,000 +

$10,000 +

A white letter on a grey background celebrates the Whitman Walker 50th anniversary gala.
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.

$5,000 +