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IWL Gala Information Hub

4^th Annual IWL Gala | Thursday, April 10, 2025 @ 5:00 PM

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Sponsorship Registration OPEN now [see details below].
Individual Registration now available: click HERE to learn more & save your seat!
Know a transformative MKE community, Marquette staff/faculty, &/ MU student leader you'd like to be consided for recognition of their work that aligns with IWL's mission and vision? YOU could nominate them for an IWL Transformational Leader Award—CLICK HERE to learn more now.

IWL Announces Keynote Panel for 4th Annual IWL Gala

IWL is honored and thrilled to announce this year's keynote panel for the 4th Annual IWL Gala:

Nancy Hernandez, MBA | President, Hispanic Collaborative
Ana Simpson | CEO, Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast
Stacia Thompson, EdD | Executive Director, Sherman Phoenix Foundation

Lezlie Knox, PhD, will facilitate this keynote panel discussion exploring how community change leaders boldly lead the way to positively engage, inspire, and transform communities.

Stay tuned to IWL's social media for more information highlighting the amazing work of community leaders Nancy Hernandez, Ana Simpson, and Stacia Thompson, as well as other updates on this year's gala!

Support the work of IWL through a Gala Sponsorship:

Click HERE to submit your 2025 IWL Gala Sponsorship pledge.

Questions can be sent to IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp (sarah.camp@marquette.edu).

Payments will be arranged by IWL Coordinator Sarah Camp after receipt of your pledge form.

Individual Registration now available: click HERE to learn more & purchase your ticket now!

Spotlighting Exceptional Leaders—Nominations OPEN!

We're looking for outstanding leaders to recognize at the 2025 IWL Gala! Nominate someone who has made a difference in the community or on campus through their leadership for a 2025 IWL Transformational Leadership Award. Awards Include:

- IWL Transform Award: MKE-area Community Leader
- IWL Inspire Award: MU Campus Leader
- IWL Engage Award: MU Student Leader

Click HERE to submit your nomination(s) today!
Nominations due: Friday, February 14th, 2025, at noon (12:00 PM, Central)

Save the date! 4th Annual IWL Gala on Thurs., Apr. 10, 2025 Stay tuned for more details and exciting announcements!

This spring, join us to recognize and celebrate the inspiring work, research, and collaborations of IWL. Mark your calendars now! And check back here for speaker announcements, registration links, and more information!