Don’t miss out on this special evening organized by the Youth Empowerment Coalition.
What is the Bruce R. Poinsette Awards Gala?
The Bruce R. Poinsette Awards Gala will celebrate and honor outstanding individuals in our community through the Bruce R. Poinsette Honorary Persons and Business Award Ceremony. This in-person event will have live music, delicious food, a silent auction, raffles, fundraising for Respond to Racism, photo opportunities, a presentation of the Bruce R. Poinsette Awards to our nominees, and an overall celebration of community and unity. Come dressed to impress and be prepared to have a fantastic time supporting a great cause.
Thanks to the generosity of the Respond to Racism Community, tickets to this event are SOLD OUT!
Volunteer!
We need your help to make this event as successful as it can possibly be. Please sign up below if you’re interested in volunteering.
Nominate a person or business for the Bruce R. Poinsette Award
With the Bruce R. Poinsette Awards, we honor his legacy by uplifting those who have shown a real commitment to service in creating a more equitable and inclusive Lake Oswego for everyone. This is a special opportunity for notable businesses and individuals in Lake Oswego to be honored.
The goal of the award is to highlight businesses and individuals within the community that exemplify the qualities of anti-racism within our community. All businesses within LO are eligible for this award and we encourage community members to nominate businesses. The top 3 nominees will be invited to an award gala hosted by the Youth Empowerment Coalition and Respond to Racism in Lake Oswego, where our winner will be announced to the community.
Nominations are now closed.
Sponsorships
The Bruce R. Poinsette Awards Gala will provide the following opportunities to give:
- Individual Tickets: general admission $80.00- the tickets include heavy appetizers, photographs, live music, access to the silent auction, and more!
- VIP Tickets: $250.00- These sponsors are individuals that we want to recognize for the significant support they offer and are recognized as special guests. They will receive a name on the slideshow, individual name cards, and premium table placement.
- Table sponsorship:
- Bronze Sponsor Tickets: $650.00- Sponsors who contribute donations towards the gala. They will be announced on Instagram, receive a name card and reserved table for up to 8 guests.
- Silver Sponsor Tickets: $800.00- Mid-tier sponsors who contribute donations towards the gala. They receive a name on the slideshow, announcement on Instagram, name card, and entire table received for parties up to 8 people.
- Gold Sponsor Tickets: $1,000.00- High-level sponsors who contribute a significant donation amount for the gala. They receive a name on the slideshow, announced on Instagram, name card, priority table placement, an entire table reserved for up to 8 people, and a verbal shout out.
Become a table sponsor
The best way to send payment and to avoid any fees is to send a check to us at: PO Box 1290 Lake Oswego, OR 97035. That can be done through your Bank’s Bill Pay feature if you don’t use paper checks. Please add “Gala Sponsorship” to the memo.
You can also donate through the website. Click “One time” and enter “Gala Sponsorship” as a note.
Your donation will be reported to the Gala team and we will send you a tax-deductible receipt at the end of the year. Thank you!
About Bruce R. Poinsette
Bruce R. Poinsette was a beloved Respond to Racism volunteer and Lake Oswego community member. He lived a life of service heavily inspired by growing up in Jim Crow South Carolina and being part of a family with deep roots in the Civil Rights Movement. Throughout his life, he was always willing to lend a hand and educate those around him, as well as push for Black representation in particular and representation for marginalized groups in general in spaces they have historically been excluded from throughout Oregon. In May, Bruce passed away due to complications from a low risk heart procedure, unfortunately making him a statistic of the disproportionate negative impacts of the healthcare system on Black communities.