70th Anniversary Gala Featuring Women of Achievement Awards
A refined 1970s-inspired gala celebrating 70 years of women whose leadership, vision, and service have shaped our community.
Honoring 70 Years of Impact
Join us in celebrating 70 years of Soroptimist International service while supporting programs that uplift women and girls in our community. Your sponsorship helps fund scholarships and grants, mentoring programs, career development resources, and local impact projects.
Women of Achievement Awards
Our 2026 Women of Achievement honorees will be announced soon! Once selections are finalized, this section will showcase the extraordinary women being recognized this year.
Lorelyn Hechtman
Rio Vista Food Pantry leader and current Food Coordinator — a champion for families in need.
Tami Mitchell
Founder of the Rio Vista Farmer’s Market, Downtown Association President, and 2025 RV Chamber Volunteer Award recipient.
MaryEllen Lamothe
Co-founder of RioVision, Planning Commissioner, Spirit of Solano Award recipient, and Past Soroptimist President.
Andrea Cross-Pearson
Owner of Ben’s Friends, Downtown Association Board Member, and 2025 Spirit of Solano Award recipient.
Natalie Crew
Past City Treasurer, AFS Coordinator at RVHS, and Past two-term Soroptimist President.
Evening Program
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4:00 PM — Welcome Reception
Mix, mingle, and start the fun! Raffles, silent auction bidding, and interactive fundraising activities open and continue throughout the night. -
5:00 PM — Dinner
Enjoy dinner as we toast 70 years of service and impact. -
6:00 PM — Women of Achievement Awards
A special program recognizing outstanding women in our community. -
After the Awards — Keep the Party Going
More mingling, music, fundraising moments, and the announcement of raffle and silent auction winners. - 9:00 PM — Closing Remarks
Ticket Options
General Admission
$100
- ✓ Entry to the Gala
- ✓ Dinner & Drinks
- ✓ Awards Ceremony
- ✓ 70th Anniversary Memorabilia Gift Bag
Reserved Table of 8
$1,000
- ✓ Reserved Table for 8 Guests
- ✓ Prime Seating Location
- ✓ Table Recognition
- ✓ Includes All General Admission Benefits
Reserved Table of 6
$800
- ✓ Reserved Table for 6 Guests
- ✓ Preferred Seating Area
- ✓ Table Recognition
- ✓ Includes All General Admission Benefits
Friends of Soroptimist – Program Ads
Not every business is able to sponsor — and that’s okay. Friends of Soroptimist are local businesses and individuals who support our mission through program and social media ads while helping empower women and girls in our community.
Support the Gala with a Program Ad
Select an ad option below
Full-Page Program Ad
$300
- ✓ Full-page ad in printed program
- ✓ Business recognition
- ✓ Social media thank you
Sponsorship Opportunities
Why Your Sponsorship Matters
- Fund educational and vocational scholarships for students.
- Support women returning to school while caring for families.
- Provide mentoring & career development workshops.
- Support girls through Dream It, Be It.
- Host community programs uplifting women & families.
- Continue 70 years of service in Rio Vista.
Sponsorship Form:
Download Sponsorship Form (PDF)
Diamond Presenting Sponsor
$5,000
- Logo on all event materials
- Presenting-level recognition
- Full-page ad
- 8 tickets
Thank You to Our 2026 Sponsors
Thank You to Our Community Supporters & Table Hosts
We are grateful to the individuals and organizations who have supported our 70th Anniversary Gala through table purchases and special contributions. Your generosity helps advance our mission to empower women and girls in our community.
- Butteri — Table Host
- Nodal Family — Table Host
- Spinner Family — Table Host
- Past Presidents — Honored Guests / Donated Table