*Important Event Update: The health and well-being of our students and supporters is our highest priority. In step with the recommendations of Governor Whitmer, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, and the CDC, we have decided to postpone our 15th Anniversary Summer Scholars Gala to Saturday, October 3rd, 2020. Please continue to visit this page for the most up to date event information.
15th Annual Summer Scholars Gala
Joyce Ivy Foundation 15th Anniversary Gala
Celebrating 15 Years of Joyce Ivy Foundation History and Honoring:
2020 Leader of the Year
Bridget McCormack
State of MI Supreme Court Chief Justice
2020 Lifetime Achievement
Shirley Lightsey
Former President
Detroit Retired City Employees Association
2020 Women of Impact
Denise Fair
Chief Public Health Officer
City of Detroit
Amy Peterson
Co Founder & CEO
Rebel Nell
2020 Summer Scholars
Saturday, October 3rd 2020
6pm
Westin Book Cadillac
Detroit, Michigan
Purchase tickets, sponsor the Gala, or register guests (if you have sent payment via mail):
*Sponsorship includes reserved guest tickets. If you are unable to attend the Gala, there is an option to indicate that your sponsorship is a donation in lieu of attending.
To make a donation in lieu of attending in a custom amount, please use the donation link below and check "Add a tribute donation". Space will be provided to name any individuals you wish to honor specifically, and you will be listed in the program as a Gala Sponsor.
To make a donation in lieu of attending in a custom amount, please use the donation link below and check "Add a tribute donation". Space will be provided to name any individuals you wish to honor specifically, and you will be listed in the program as a Gala Sponsor.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Will there still be a 2020 cohort of Joyce Ivy Summer Scholars?
YES! Our Summer Scholars Selection Committee has been busy at work for the past 3 weeks reading, reviewing and selecting our 2020 Scholars. We plan to release Summer Scholar decisions by April 1st. We are in close communication with our higher education partners regarding all summer programs. If for the safety and well-being of students our partners decide to cancel their summer programs, we will explore other options for Scholars to engage with our partner institutions, either virtually or in person at a later date. Regardless, now more than ever, we remain committed to celebrating, supporting, and welcoming this new group of young women to our community.
Will the Gala program and lineup remain the same?
YES! We still plan to honor and celebrate our 2020 Summer Scholars, and our 2020 recipients of the Leader of the Year, Women of Impact, and Lifetime Achievement Awards. Additionally, we look forward to celebrating 15 years of Joyce Ivy impact.
I've already made a sponsorship/donation or purchased a ticket. Now what?
Thank you for your support of deserving young women in the Midwest! Your contribution will continue to provide direct support to our Summer Scholars Program, both this year and in the future. Any contribution or ticket purchase will apply to our postponed Gala on October 3rd. If you’d like to discuss your donation further, please contact gala@joyceivyfoundation.org.
Can I still purchase a ticket or make a sponsorship for the postponed Gala on October 3rd?
YES! We will be accepting ticket purchases and sponsorships up until mid-September. For individual tickets and sponsorships, please use the link above. Thank you in advance for your generosity and support!
Scenes from our 2018 & 2019 Summer Scholars Gala:
