12th Annual Leaders of Tomorrow Gala


The Leaders of Tomorrow Gala celebrates WMAA students and their accomplishments, while raising funds for the programs that we believe are important to the student experience. This event is one of the primary fundraising opportunities for the Foundation.

Sponsors underwrite 100% of the cost of this event, so that the dollars raised can go directly toward student experiences. Our event regularly draws more than 1,000 attendees who are interested in aviation, engineering, robotics and education. The impressive roster of past keynote speakers has included:

  • President George W. Bush
  • Richard DeVos Sr.
  • Jeff Skiles (co-pilot of the “Miracle on the Hudson”)
  • Captain James Lovell and Gene Kranz from Apollo 13
  • Retired Col. Mark Tillman, Pilot of Air Force One
  • Heather “Lucky” Penney
  • Renowned journalist Campbell Brown
  • Major Dan Rooney, USAF & Professional Golfer
  • Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour, America's first Black female combat pilot, former Marine and police officer
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Date: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: Amway Hangar, Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Sponsors underwrite 100% of the cost of this event, providing vital funding for WMAA. Our event regularly draws more than 1,000 attendees, both nationally and locally, who have a passion for aviation, engineering, robotics, education, and supporting the innovative work at WMAA.

You can download the complete sponsorship packet here.  You have two options to complete your sponsorship.

  • Using the form below, choose your sponsorship level and remit payment online.  Your total will include a 3% processing fee. Please then complete the "Sponsor" section of the Registration form (using the fillable form or by printing and filling out by hand).  Email or mail the form following the instructions at the bottom.
  • Alternatively, you may download and complete the Sponsor section of the Registration form, (either fill out electronically and print, or print and fill out by hand).  Follow the instructions at the bottom to remit your form and payment.

Please note that sponsorship commitment and ads are due by April 14, 2023. If you have any questions, please contact Meggan George.

Thank you for your interest in the WMAA Leaders of Tomorrow Gala. Please register if you are attending as an individual/couple (i.e. not as part of a sponsorship). Note that individual registrations are due by April 28, 2023.

You have two options for registration.

Complete the electronic form below and pay online. Your total will include a 3% processing fee.

OR

Download and complete the "Individual" section of the Registration Form (either fill out electronically and print, or print and fill out by hand). Follow the instructions at the bottom to remit your form and payment.

If you would like to consider sponsorship, please review the information under the "Sponsor Our Event" tab.

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