You are cordially invited to join us at a dinner gala to celebrate Wendy Young, Timothy Chou, Asma Sharafi, and Rajiv Bhateja as they receive their 2026 Inspire Awards. All proceeds will benefit Science from Scientists. The event will take place at the beautiful Crystal Springs Golf Club on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Inspire Awards Mission

To recognize outstanding individuals who have inspired and served as role models in their community. To raise funds from the INSPIRE Awards Gala to benefit the Science from Scientists 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Science from Scientists Mission

To teach and inspire the next generation to identify and solve real-world problems by improving STEM literacy. To send real scientists into classrooms to deliver hands-on, minds-on STEM lessons to students in grades 2-8.

Event Schedule

• 5:45pm: Reception
• 6:30pm: Dinner
• 7:15pm: Awards Presentation

Sponsorship Levels

All sponsors will be recognized in all event publicity, including ads in The San Mateo Daily Journal, our media sponsor. 

• $5,000: Title Sponsor *ONLY ONE AVAILABLE (includes table of 8, full-page ad on back cover of program, and "Presented by..." on all event marketing)
• $2,000: Gold Sponsor (includes table of 8, full-page ad, and recognition on all event marketing)
• $1,300: Silver Sponsor (includes 4 tickets to event, full-page ad, and recognition on all event marketing)
• $600: Bronze Sponsor (includes 2 tickets to event, half-page ad, and recognition on all event marketing)

Program Ad Only (No Tickets)

• $800: Full-page Ad (5x8")
• $400: Half-page Ad (5x4")
• $200: Quarter-page Ad (2.125x4")

Individual Tickets

• $175 each

Payment Options

• Payment by check made payable to: Science from Scientists and mail to: Science from Scientists, 533 Airport Blvd, Suite 135, Burlingame, CA 94010, Attn Richard Tam
• ACH payment (contact us for details)
• Credit card payment through this page

~ Attendee space is limited. Event tickets will be available on a first come, first served basis. All sponsorships and ticket purchases must be received by March 20, 2026. ~

Questions or prefer payment by check?

Please contact Richard Tam at rtam@sciencefromscientists.org or (408) 668-4008