IWA Opens Mobile Bidding for Paradise Island Gala Auction Items

Art & Live Auction Preview on Feb. 27. Community members who attended were able to get a glimpse of nearly 200 items that will be up for grabs at this year’s Gala event scheduled for 6 p.m., Saturday, March 3 at L&F Distributors, located at 8761 TX-44.

This year, IWA has made the bidding process even easier by introducing mobile bidding on all auction items (except for Live Auction items). Those who are unable to attend the school’s signature annual fundraiser will be able to enjoy the Gala experience from the convenience of their computer or mobile device by simply registering at www.501auctions.com/iwagala/register to begin placing their bids. Select auctions will open for bidding prior to Gala during a special pre-event bidding opportunity.

The Paradise Island Gala features a seated dinner, six specialty auctions including a silent auction, an IWA spirit auction, a children's art auction, an elite auction, a cooler auction, and a live auction.

Gala also includes an annual raffle. As part of this year’s raffle ticket prizes, IWA is offering not one, but three exceptional cash prizes including: a grand prize of $10,000 (ten $1,000 Visa gift cards); the first prize being a $1,000 Visa gift card; and the second prize being a $500 Visa gift card. Tickets can be purchased from any IWA student or faculty member.

Proceeds, coupled with dollars raised through the Annual Appeal, benefit students at all three school levels and provides critical tuition assistance, enriched academic and athletic programs, and facility and technology enhancements. Gala funds also support professional development and teacher incentives which are vital to the growth and retention of our devoted and exceptional faculty.

General admission reservations are $100 per person. Sponsorships include a table of 10, and begin at $1,500.

For more information, visit www.iwacc.org/gala or contact Amy Canterbury at (361) 883-0857 ext. 104 or[email protected].