You are cordially invited to
The IWP 35th Anniversary Gala
Location
Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium
1301 Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, D.C.
Date/Time
Thursday, October 9, 2025
6:00 PM
Why: Since its founding, IWP has grown into the nation’s premier graduate school dedicated to developing leaders with a sound understanding of international realities and the ethical conduct of statecraft, based on knowledge and appreciation of the founding principles of the American political economy and the Western moral tradition.
Dress: Black Tie or Military Dress Equivalent Optional
Sponsorship/Attendance
Learn more about sponsorship opportunities here. With any questions, please contact advancement@iwp.edu or call 202.462.2101.
Tickets
You may purchase individual tickets for the Gala.
Sponsorships
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Make a Gift to IWP
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Many Thanks to our Sponsors
Founder
The Louis DeJoy and Aldona Z. Woś Family Foundation
Statesman
John and Cynthia Lovewell
Ambassador
R.J. and Whitney Blake
Kranjac Tripodi & Partners LLP
The Honorable Tidal McCoy and Judy McCoy
Barry and Annie Sullivan
Veterans Guardian VA Claim Consulting LLC
Wieland-Johnson Wealth Management Group of Stifel
Commander
Ms. Pamela Braden and Rear Adm. Jim McManamon, USN (Ret.)
Drs. Thomas Desperito and Molly McBride
Rochelle and Alexander Gray
High Point University
Shahal M. Khan, Founder, Burkhan World Investments
Khodorkovsky Foundation US
Movement for the Renaissance of Vietnam
Elise and Burk Murchison
National Defense Lab
Mitzi Perdue
Pinnacle Financial Partners
John and Jenifer Smyth
TCI Partners
Guardian
American Council of Trustees and Alumni
Hugh and Nan Caison
Mr. Lynn T. Clark II
The Coyle Family Foundation
John Garvey
Laura Genero, In Memory of Lt. Col. Peter P. Genero
Hydra Host
Heidi and Jay Leupp
Jane Major and Marc Rogers
Ms. Patty Sue Mozart
Ambassador Louise Oliver and the Honorable Daniel Oliver
Polish & Slavic Federal Credit Union
The Honorable Edward F. Reilly, Jr.
Maj. General Stephen T. Sargeant, USAF (Ret.) and Mrs. Vivienne L. Sargeant
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Schlosser
Sweet Briar College
Westwin Elements
Patriot
Eileen Atwood
Joseph D. Brady
Alexander and Mia Budd
The Capitol Institute
Capitol Technology University
Robert and Wonda Clyatt
Community-Police Relations Foundation
Constituting America
Council of American Ambassadors
Ambassador Michael George DeSombre
Duke University Program in American Grand Strategy
Elon University
Capt. Christopher Glass Sr., USN (Ret.) and Linda Glass
Graymont Partners Consulting
Lawrence P. Horwitz
Kurdish Protection Action Council (KPAC)
Dr. John Lenczowski
Marine Federal Credit Union
Michael C. Maibach
The Military Cyber Professionals Association
The Honorable Matthew J. O’Brien and Mrs. Gloria Brokaw O’Brien
The Renaissance Center for Plastic Surgery & Wellness
Dr. James Robbins and Lt. Col. Elizabeth Robbins
Page and Emily Roos
Robert and Donna Seligson
John E. Tattersall, AIF(R), CFP(R)
The Fund for American Studies
Lt. Col. Bill and Lt. Col. Paula Trivette
University of North Carolina Pembroke
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
