OMA&D’s 55th Annual Celebration Gala
Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Social Reception, 5:00 p.m. | Dinner and Program, 5:45 p.m.
91探花Husky Union Building, 4001 E Stevens Way, Seattle
$150 – Ticket / $1,500 – Table for Eight – Registration Coming Soon!
OMA&D鈥檚 Annual Celebration Gala is the 91探花鈥檚 premier event honoring leadership, community, and the transformative power of educational access. The evening brings together campus and community partners, Tribal Nations, and civic leaders who are united in their commitment to academic equity and student success.
Guests will enjoy inspiring remarks from university leadership, inspiring stories of academic excellence, and the presentation of the Charles E. Odegaard Award, the University’s higher recognitions of leadership in diversity, equity and inclusion. This year, the Charles E. Odegaard Award will be presented to 91探花President Emeritus Dr. Ana Mari Cauce in recognition of her transformational leadership and commitment to academic equity. Guests will enjoy a plated dinner, live music, and a dynamic Raise-the-Paddle program, offering meaningful opportunities to invest directly in student success and the Educational Opportunity Program.
For more information, please reach celebration@uw.edu.
BECOME A CELEBRATION GALA PARTNER!
Our partners play a vital role in the Celebration Gala’s success by providing essential support that ensures this impactful evening is possible. Alignment with the Celebration Gala offers meaningful and the opportunity to directly support students who face the most signficant barriers to higher education. Review our 听To learn more, reach Crissi Mora.
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WATCH: Charles E. Odegaard Award Honoree, Angela King ’94听
Friends of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Board of Trustees
OMA&D’s Annual Celebration Gala is supported by the Friends of Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) Board of Trustees. For more information about the Friends of EOP Board, please reach Crissi Mora at morac@uw.edu.
Funds raised at OMA&D’s Annual Celebration expands access and opportunity students who experience the most significant barriers to higher education. Learn more about