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2026 AWSM Awards Luncheon

The 2026 AWSM Awards Luncheon will be held on Monday, May 4 at David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center. Questions? Please contact Jaime Kight at jkight@northwell.edu or (646) 766-7147. For more event details, click here. Can't attend the event? Make a gift to support AWSM.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Scientific Achievement Award | starting at $100,000

  • Provides funding to an established scientist for a project with high potential to transform medical practice.
  • Scientific Achievement Awards start at $100,000. Please contact Sam Horowitz for more information at shorowitz4@northwell.edu.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes 10 tickets to the event.

Emerging Science Award | $50,000

  • Supports a novel research study or an established investigator leading an early-stage project prior to receiving funding.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes 10 tickets to the event.

Career Development Award | $25,000

  • Supports a scientist transitioning into an independent research career or an ongoing project prior to securing grant funding.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes 10 tickets to the event.

Collaboration Award | $10,000

  • Strengthens a collaborative research project that has led to innovative discovery.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes six tickets to the event.

Educational Advancement Award | $5,000

  • Allows a researcher to attend a scientific meeting or conference that will enhance research.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes four tickets to the event.

Young Investigator Award | $3,000 

  • Provides support for an early-career scientist's research.
  • Includes award listing in program.
  • Includes two tickets to the event.

AWSM Partner | $1,000 

  • Supports AWSM training initiatives including scientific speakers and workshops.
  • Includes one ticket to the event.

 

Non-tax-deductible amount per ticket is $200.

Per IRS regulation, Donor Advised Funds (DAFs) cannot be used to pay for any portion of an event ticket, which includes both the deductible and non-deductible portion. A DAF can only be used for a pure charitable contribution with no goods, services or benefits accruing to the donor.

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