The Poets & Writers Gala celebrates the indispensable contributions of writers both to our national discourse and to the inner lives of readers. Funds raised will enable Poets & Writers to provide broad access to information about publishing and help writers from all backgrounds connect with opportunities, advance their careers, and build community.
The 2026 Gala will take place on Monday, March 23, at Pier Sixty in New York City. David Shelley, CEO of Hachette Book Group, is our gala chair.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES*
PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT AS A GALA SPONSoR HERE
Premier Underwriter Sponsorship ($100,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (two tables, 16 tickets) • Premier logo placement in the program and at the gala • Four passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Lead Underwriter Sponsorship ($50,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (up to two tables, 16 tickets) • Lead logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Underwriter Table ($25,000)
• Premier seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Two passes to Honoree Reception • Acknowledgment from the podium during the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Champion Table ($15,000)
• Prime seating at the gala (8 tickets) • Logo placement in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
Benefactor Table ($12,000)
• Preferred seating at the dinner (8 tickets) • Sponsor listing in the program and at the gala • Acknowledgment in Poets & Writers Magazine
* A limited number of individual tickets (priced at $1,500 each) will be offered at a later date. If you'd like to be notified when tickets become available, please contact gala@pw.org.