IYRS Summer Gala

 

Thank You for Making the 2026 IYRS Summer Gala a Success!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 IYRS Summer Gala on July 11. More than 500 guests gathered on our Newport waterfront campus for an unforgettable evening featuring exceptional food, exciting auctions, and a fantastic performance by Little Feat, all in support of the IYRS mission.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of our sponsors, donors, and guests, the Gala raised critical funds in support of student scholarships, innovative educational programs, and the continued growth of IYRS.

We are deeply grateful to everyone who helped make the evening such a memorable success. A special thank you to our Title Sponsor, Hinckley Yachts, our Presenting Sponsor, Safe Harbor Marinas, and our dedicated event chairs, Steve Glascock, Barbara van Beuren, and Anne and Matt Hamilton.

We look forward to welcoming you back next year! Save the date: Saturday, July 10, 2027.

View our Gala photo gallery here:

Gala Co-Chairs
Barbara van Beuren and Steve Glascock
Anne and Matt Hamilton

Gala Committee
Holly Bannister and Doug Newhouse
Neal and Sara Harrell
Terry and Michael Lanza
Elizabeth and Earl McMillen
Kim and John Palmer

Thank you to our sponsors!

Title Sponsor

 

Presenting Sponsor

 

Patron Sponsor

Steve Glascock and Barbara van Beuren
Tom Ruggieri and Julie Wilson

Benefactor Sponsor

Jack and Anne Haley
Hamilton-de Ramel-Callahan Party
Stephanie McLennan

Contributor Sponsor

Matt and Anne Hamilton
Karsten and Barbara Moller
Tesa Van Munching

Supporter Sponsor

Bank Newport
Gene and Kate Barnes
Chris Beach and Nancy Goroff
Mark Brookes and Hannah Swett
Lyn and Peggy Comfort
Thomas Conboy
Peter Denton
Kristal Dockery
Ronald and Kristen Dunbar 
Bill and Carolyn Firth
Peter and Diana Gonzalez
Gustave White Sotheby's International Realty
Heritage Group
Morgan and Katie Huntley
Dooie and Geer Isdale
Jack and Lisa LeFort
Phil and Wendy Lotz
Dan and Susan Ogden
Palm Beach Motor Yachts
Joseph R. Paolino Jr.
Post Road Residential
The Pot Luckers
Tito's Handmade Vodka

Supporter Level Ticket Holders

Stephen and Karen Bacon
Nicholas Brown
Gary and Vicki Dorfman
George and Elizabeth Clark
Jonathan and Whitney Clay
Jon and Kathy Elion
Steven and Katie Gewirz
Mark and Leslie Godridge
Jay and Leah Komar Harris
William Mullins and Leslie Banker
Doug Newhouse and Holly Bannister
Andy and Jody Snider
Jamie and Kathryn Streator

 

In-Kind Sponsor

 

 

 

Become a Sponsor

Interested in becoming a Summer Gala sponsor? Contact Liz Isdale at 401-848-5777 ext. 218 or lisdale@iyrs.edu. We look forward to partnering with you! For more details, view our sponsorship booklet.