Annual Benefit & Awards Dinner

celebrating 25 years!

Thursday, November 12, 2026  ·  6:00 to 9:00 PM  ·  Nyack Seaport

Honoring our cofounders, Peter Fernberger and Bronwyn Woodhead, for 25 years of transforming lives through the sport of rowing.

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a milestone evening

25 Years of Pulling with Purpose

Please join us as we celebrate a major milestone: Rockland Rowing Association's 25th Anniversary Gala and Awards Dinner. More than 200 guests will come together for an unforgettable evening of dinner, connection, and inspiration. Meet our coaches and athletes, youth, adaptive, adult, and collegiate, and see firsthand how RRA changes lives.

For 25 years, Rockland Rowing Association, a 501(c)(3) community nonprofit, has been transforming lives through the sport of rowing. Thanks to the generosity of our friends, families, and alumni, our youth programs stay affordable through below-cost pricing and financial assistance, and our adaptive programs are offered completely free of charge.

this year's honorees

Peter Fernberger & Bronwyn Woodhead

We proudly recognize our cofounders for their unwavering generosity in supporting our adaptive, youth, and masters rowing programs, and for 25 years of vision that built this community.

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Reserve Your Seats

$150
Adult Ticket
$120
Youth Ticket
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Please reserve by October 31st. Questions? Contact Maskit at maskit@rocklandrowing.org

help us make it happen

Sponsorship Opportunities

Become a proud sponsor of this milestone celebration. Each level includes unique benefits and recognition, and all monetary contributions are fully tax-deductible.

Premier Sponsor

Gold

$5,000

  • Reserved table of 10 at the Gala
  • Full-page ad in the event booklet
  • Premier logo placement on regatta tents for the year
  • Featured logo on the banner at our boathouse
  • Dedicated social media spotlight post
  • Logo prominently displayed on our website home page for a year
Become a Gold Sponsor

Silver

$3,500

  • Four reserved seats at the Gala
  • Half-page ad in the event booklet
  • Logo displayed on regatta tents for the year
  • Logo included on banner at our boathouse
  • Mentions in group social media posts
  • Logo on our website sponsor page
Become a Silver Sponsor

Bronze

$2,000

  • Two reserved seats at the Gala
  • Quarter-page ad in the event booklet
  • Logo displayed on regatta tents for the year
  • Logo included on banner at our boathouse
  • Mentions in group social media posts
  • Logo on our website sponsor page
Become a Bronze Sponsor

Prefer to be invoiced, or have questions? Contact Maskit at maskit@rocklandrowing.org

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You Can Still Support Our Mission

Program Journal Ads

Celebrate our athletes or promote your business in the event booklet shared with every guest.

Quarter page $250 · Half page $600 · Full page $1,200

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Every gift keeps youth programs affordable and adaptive rowing free of charge. Give in any amount.

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Auction & In-Kind Gifts

Gift cards, merchandise, event tickets, and travel vouchers are featured in our event auction and help raise vital funds.

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Rockland Rowing Association is a 501(c)(3) community nonprofit. Your generosity allows us to continue offering this life-changing programming to our community. We would be honored to have you join us in celebrating this special milestone.

Questions or more info: maskit@rocklandrowing.org