HOMETOWN HEROES
Annual Gala Tribute Dinner
celebrating love & peace in our community
Sunday, October 16, 2022
5:30pm – 7pm (PDT)
We are celebrating online!
gala live stream
gala auction • register & bid
For immediate inquiries:
Call 310.395.2290 or email rvsp@santamonicahistory.org
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.
We look forward to celebrating with you!
Thank you for joining us and celebrating our esteemed honorees!
To re-live our wonderful gala celebration, video access is below or via YouTube.
We’re LIVE!
Thank you for joining us and celebrating our Hometown Heroes!
To re-live our wonderful gala celebration, video access is below and also via YouTube
Event Details
Tickets, RSVP, Dinner, Auction Items, Sponsorships
An email reminder to join the gala will be sent prior to the event. To access the gala livestream on the day of the event, click the link in the email, visit our YouTube channel or watch here on this page.
Everyone is welcome!
Make a reservation, register and join in on the silent or live auctions!
Attend the Gala for Free!
Pre-register to bid on great silent and live auction items!
What’s in Store!
- Pre-show begins at 5pm, event starts at 5:30pm
- Live and Silent Auction throughout the evening
- Honorees recognition
- Gala Chair recognition
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!
Sponsorships
Support the gala and the museum!
Sponsor our Gala
Your generous sponsorship allows us to continue our work of maintaining Santa Monica’s cultural treasures and sharing them for generations to come!
Thank you in advance for your generosity and continued support!
Custom and in-kind sponsorships are available. For questions or more details, call us at 310.395.2290 or email at rsvp@santamonicahistory.org.
How to become a Sponsor
Purchase the sponsorship directly or download the form, fill it out and return by mail or email. (details on form)
Download the form, fill it out and return by mail or email. (details on form)
buy sponsorship
sponsorship information and form
sponsorship logo upload
Sponsorship Acknowledgement Descriptions
Thank you to our generous sponsors!
Keeping History Alive
Preservation
Kathleen Whiting
Linda Whiting
Education / Research
Supporter
Mary Ann Powell
Chuck & Nancy
Kearsley
