Gala

Keynote Speaker: U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski represents Illinois’ 13th Congressional District and is a member of the House Agriculture Committee and House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs. She was first elected to the House in 2022 and came to Congress to fight for working families. With a background in the labor movement as well as in state and federal government, her mission is to restore the American Dream, rebuild the middle class and deliver results for communities in Central and Southern Illinois.

To ensure your inclusion in event materials as a Sponsor, we kindly ask that tables be reserved by M

We Want You! Stand united with the Caucus and support the Gala through one of the following sponsorship options:

VIP Platinum Sponsor - $2,500
Table of 10 guests, special recognition during the program, and a bigger impact for our 2026 endorsed candidates!
Gold Sponsor – $1,250
Table of 10 guests
Silver Sponsor – $625
Half table of 5 guests

All sponsors receive:

Recognition in the Gutsy Women Gala program
An invitation to the VIP Honorary Co-Chair Reception on March 26

Any way you choose to participate this year, your sponsorship directly supports NWPC-STL’s mission to recruit, train, and support women candidates who reflect our shared values of equality, access, and opportunity. Thank you!

Announcing the 2026 Gutsy Women Gala

Join us as we stand up for women's rights and raise money for Caucus-endorsed pro-choice, pro-equality women candidates running for office in the Saint Louis metro area.

NWPC-STL has been supporting women candidates since 1971.

Keynote Speaker: U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski

Sponsor Tables Are On Sale Now!

Become a sponsor today!

Credit cards: use the link below. Checks may be written to to EMPAC and mail to EMPAC, PO Box 111648, STL, MO 63105-9998.

Important Compliance Information

To ensure your inclusion in event materials as a Sponsor, we kindly ask that tables be reserved by M

Single tickets go on sale March 21st!

Announcing the 2026 Gutsy Women Gala

Join us as we stand up for women's rights and raise money for Caucus-endorsed pro-choice, pro-equality women candidates running for office in the Saint Louis metro area.

NWPC-STL has been supporting women candidates since 1971.

Keynote Speaker: U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski

Sponsor Tables Are On Sale Now!

Become a sponsor today!

Credit cards: use the link below. Checks may be written to to EMPAC and mail to EMPAC, PO Box 111648, STL, MO 63105-9998.

Important Compliance Information

To ensure your inclusion in event materials as a Sponsor, we kindly ask that tables be reserved by M

Single tickets go on sale March 21st!

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