Saturday, February 7, 2026 | 5pm

The Community House, 2173 Periwinkle Way, Sanibel

Go Back to the Future in attire fit for a 1950’s Saturday Night Dance, or in festive garb from the 1980’s – your choice!

Attendees will enjoy an evening of camaraderie at The Community House, live music by the Rockefellers, and a delicious dinner catered by Savour First Choice Catering.

The evening also raises funds for education and the future with an exciting auction of original items and experiences and a Paddles Up!

We hope you will join us on Saturday, February 7, and we thank you for your important support!

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Sponsorship Levels:

* All sponsorships include:

• Name/logo recognition on event program and posters, and on-screen during event
• Name/logo recognition in full-page “Thank You” ad in The Islander newspaper
• Name/logo recognition in event e-blast to over 20,000 email subscribers
• Name/logo recognition for one year on Museum website

Note: size of recognition is commensurate to the sponsor level.

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Non-Sponsorship Ticket ($500)

If more than 1 Non-Sponsorship ticket is desired, you will need to place your order in multiple transactions. Non-Sponsorship tickets do not receive recognition in event materials.

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Lightning Whelk Sponsor ($2,000)

Two tickets and the above benefits.

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Scotch Bonnet Sponsor ($5,000)

Four tickets, all the above benefits, plus:

• Name/logo for one year on dedicated event sponsor screen in Museum lobby

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Alphabet Cone Sponsor ($10,000)

Eight tickets (a table), all above benefits, plus:

• Private tour of the Museum and Collection with Executive Director Sam Ankerson and Science Director and Curator Dr. José H. Leal for up to 10 guests

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Junonia Presenting Sponsor ($15,000) SOLD

All above benefits plus:

• Opportunity to welcome guests at the event during opening comments

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To Purchase:

Preferred form of payment is check. Click to download mail-in commitment form to accompany check:

Alternatively, click to purchase online:

Donations:

• Those who cannot attend but would like to support the Museum are invited to click below to donate
• Donations of $2,000 or more will be recognized as Sponsors in event signage

For more info, contact gala@shellmuseum.org or 239-347-5114.
Make checks payable to: Bailey-Matthews National Shell Museum & Aquarium.
Mail checks to: PO Box 1580, Sanibel, FL, 33957.

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Click for Photo Recap of 2025 Annual Gala!

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