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2024 GALA RESERVATIONS
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Sunbeam Award Gala

Reservations are now available

Thursday, August 15, 2024

5:00 p.m. Cocktails  |  6:00 p.m. Program  |  7:00 p.m. Dinner

Bar Harbor Club

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2024 Awardees

Started in 2004, the Sunbeam Award Gala is the Mission’s premiere fundraising event and recognizes those who embody the ideals of community. This year’s awardees include:

Diana Davis Spencer Foundation

The Diana Davis Spencer Foundation is a committed philanthropic partner with deep ties to Maine. Diana Davis Spencer, a journalist and activist, guides her organization’s grantmaking efforts. Her daughter, Abby Spencer Moffat, a former business leader and entrepreneur, leads the Foundation as Chief Executive Officer and President.

Island Institute

Island Institute will be honored for its enduring role as a community partner. For 40 years, the Institute has been committed to working with island and coastal communities in marine economy, sustainability, and community.

 

 

 

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Illustration of Sunbeam boat's bow sailing toward the viewer with a rising sun behind it. Seagulls fly above the water.

2023 Event Gallery

Three people, two men and one woman, pose with a "Sunbeam Award" from the Mission. They all smile and look at the camera.
Color photo shot from overhead of Gala guests on the Bar Harbor Club veranda.
Three people, one older man, one younger man, and one woman, smile for the camera. They are dressed up and wear name tags.
Color photo of the dining room of Bar Harbor Club.
Color photo of Mission Board Chair Dan McKay and his wife Nancy.
Color photo of musician and band lead Dan Granholm. He sings on mic while a stand-up bassist, pianist, and guitarist play behind him.
To reserve a table or seat, email Development Operations Associate Devin Mack

or call (207) 801-6010.

For all other inquiries about the Gala, email Director of Marketing Kierie Piccininni

or call (207) 801-6011.

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