HOMETOWN HEROES Annual Gala Tribute Dinner
celebrating love & peace in our community
Sunday, October 16, 2022
5:30pm – 7pm (PDT)
We are celebrating online!
This Year’s Theme!
The Santa Monica History Museum plays a vital role in our community in how we tell the stories of who we are and where we come from. This year’s theme, Celebrating Love & Peace in our Community, recognizes the contributions of those who have gone above and beyond to promote peace and well-being in our community.
Distinguished Honorees
Susan Gabriel Potter, President, Santa Monica History Museum
WISE & Healthy Aging
Iao Katagiri (posthumously)
Susan Gabriel Potter President of the Santa Monica History Museum – Our fearless leader since she took the reins from her beloved mom and museum co-founder Louise Gabriel. Sue has been the guiding force as not only our museum president but also our conscience as we have strive to improve both our physical space, and our commitment to our diverse and complex history!
WISE & Healthy Aging is celebrating their 50th year of serving the Santa Monica community, advancing the dignity and quality of life of older adults through leadership, advocacy and high-quality innovative services. Their long tradition of service and outreach is dedicated to enriching the lives of our seniors.
Iao Katagiri – Iao Katagiri, who recently passed away, was a longtime community leader and passionate champion of local non-profits, serving on many boards throughout the city. She worked at Rand for over 40 years where she became the first Director of Community relations. She will be missed, but we celebrate her legacy and her commitment to Integrity and Optimism, the words she chose to represent her IAO Katagiri fund at SMC.
Thank you for joining us and celebrating our esteemed honorees!
To re-live our wonderful gala celebration, watch it on our YouTube channel.
Dinner Catered* by Upper West
*dinner and specific sponsor tickets only
Pick-up between 2pm and 4pm on day of the event
Silent / Live Auction Donate or participate!
Donate an Auction Item
Support the museum and showcase your business!
Your donation of items or services for our Silent/Live Auction will greatly support our fundraising efforts and make the event a success! Your support helps in the preservation and promotion of our community’s history.
Items such as gift certificates, gift baskets, wine, jewelry and accessories, hotel stays, fitness memberships, artwork, and tickets to amusement parks, game shows, sporting events, airlines, cultural events, theatre or anything else you’d like to donate is incredibly appreciated.
Showcase your business and celebrate our honorees’ many accomplishments and accolades!
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Preservation
Kathleen Whiting
Linda Whiting
Education / Research
Supporter
Mary Ann Powell
Chuck & Nancy
Kearsley
