The Poets & Writers Gala | In Celebration of Writers


The Poets & Writers Gala celebrates the indispensable contributions of writers both to our national discourse and to the inner lives of readers. 

The 2025 Gala will take place on Monday, March 24, at Pier Sixty in New York City. Dominique Raccah, CEO of Sourcebooks, is our gala chair. 

We are currently offering sponsorship opportunities for this event, described below. Funds raised will enable Poets & Writers to provide broad access to information about publishing and help writers from all backgrounds build community, connect with opportunities, and advance their careers. To learn more about Poets & Writers impact, please watch this brief video.

A limited number of individual tickets (priced at $1,250 each) will be available at a later date. To be notified when tickets become available or for additional information, contact gala@pw.org.


2025 GALA SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

TO SPONSOR THIS EVENT, PLEASE COMPLETE THE PLEDGE FORM BELOW


Premier Underwriter Sponsorship ($100,000)
• Premier seating at the gala(two tables, 16 tickets) • Listing in the invitation (if reserved by December 20) • Premier logo placement in the program and at the gala • Four passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine

Lead Underwriter Sponsorship ($50,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (up to two tables, 16 tickets) • Listing in the invitation (if reserved by December 20) • Lead logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine

Underwriter Table ($25,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Listing in the invitation (if reserved by December 20) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception •  Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine

Champion Table ($15,000)
• Prime seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Listing in the invitation (if reserved by December 20) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine

Benefactor Table ($10,000)
• Preferred seating at the dinner (8 tickets) • Listing in the invitation (if reserved by December 20) • Listing in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine