The Goldie B. Wolfe Miller Women Leaders in Real Estate Initiative (The Goldie Initiative®), a nonprofit organization designed to prepare women for senior leadership roles in all sectors of commercial real estate, is hosting its ‘Goldie Gala’ fundraising evening next month at Wintrust’s Grand Banking Hall. The seventh annual power networking event will take place on September 21 and bring together leaders from across commercial real estate to raise funding for The Goldie Initiative’s innovative scholarship and career development programing for women in the industry as well as their women’s mentorship programs.
The 2023 Goldie Gala will honor industry icon Mary Ludgin of Heitman, with the 2023 Shero Award for her outstanding career achievements and unparalleled commitment to helping women succeed in commercial real estate. She is the sixth Shero Award honoree since the organization began conferring the honor in 2018.
The Goldie Gala is an opportunity to celebrate Goldie Scholars, valued stakeholders, and the commercial real estate industry. It is often referred to as ‘the networking event of the season,’ attracting the best and brightest throughout commercial real estate.
The Goldie Initiative’s mission is made possible through donations from its generous sponsors. This year, The Goldie Initiative has raised over $800,000 for its Goldie Scholars program and continues to raise more.
Katie Kazas and Scott McKibben are the co-chairs for this year’s Goldie Gala.
Diamond Level Sponsors ($25,000+):
- Debbie Frank Legacy Fund/Golub Family Foundation
- Heitman
- Jack Miller Family Foundation / Jack and Goldie Wolfe Miller Fund
- Millbrook Properties
- Wintrust
Platinum Level Sponsors ($15,000):
- Avison Young
- Chicago Title Insurance Company
- Real Estate Financial Forum
- Waterton
To see a full list of sponsors, visit: https://goldieinitiative.org/gala/
Anyone interested in attending an evening of networking over sips, savories, and live entertainment in support of women in the commercial real estate industry can purchase tickets to the 2023 Goldie Gala here.
