Social Justice

Wilma Dykeman's 105th Birthday Anniversary

Honoring a Legacy of Change - General admission $35

Start Date:
May 22, 2025
End Date:
May 22, 2025
when:
5:00 - 8:00 PM
where:
AB Tech Conference Center, 16 Fernihurst Dr, Asheville, NC 28801
Event Registration

Join us for a special evening honoring the life and work of Wilma Dykeman at her 105th Birthday Anniversary Celebration.

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Honoring a Legacy of Change

Wilma Dykeman was a trailblazer in environmental integrity, social justice, and the power of words. Her legacy lives on through the Wilma Dykeman Legacy’s talks, workshops, events, books, and programs designed to inspire and educate communities.

Join us for an evening of performance, dancing, and heavy hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate what would have been Wilma Dykeman’s 105th birthday! Come learn more about the legacy of Wilma Dykeman through the lens of her three pillars: social justice, environmental justice, and the written and spoken word. Hosted by the incredible Becky Stone, the evening will feature performances by select local artists honoring Wilma’s enduring impact. Local artist coming soon.

Individual Tickets – $35 Per Person

  • Doors open at 5 p.m., Program starts at 5:30 p.m.
  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres included
  • Each ticket holder will receive a copy of the Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)
  • Sales end for tickets and sponsorships Thursday, May 15
  • Childcare services will be available — more details coming soon.

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Become a Sponsor or Purchase Tickets

Your sponsorship directly supports the Wilma Dykeman Legacy’s ongoing work while giving your organization visibility among our dedicated supporters. We offer several sponsorship levels:

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Personal Birthday Greeting – $75

  • Birthday greeting (Up to 10 words) in the Commemorative Booklet
  • Two tickets to the Wilma Dykeman Birthday Celebration
  • Subscription to the Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
  • Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)

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Friends’ Level – $125

  • ¼ page ad in the Commemorative Booklet (Print-ready ad required)
  • Four tickets to the celebration
  • Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
  • Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)

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Advocates’ Level – $250

  • ½ page ad in the Commemorative Booklet (Print-ready ad required)
  • Six tickets to the celebration
  • Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
  • Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)

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Motivators’ Level – $500

  • Full-page ad in the Commemorative Booklet (Print-ready ad required)
  • Eight tickets to the celebration
  • Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
  • Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)

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Inspirers’ Level – $1,000+

  • Full-page ad in the Commemorative Booklet (Print-ready ad required)
  • Eight tickets to the celebration
  • Recognition at all 2025 Wilma Dykeman Legacy events
  • Logo placement on the Wilma Dykeman Legacy website for one year
  • Wilma Dykeman Legacy Newsletter
  • Digital Keepsake “Birthday Card” (Journal)

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Ad Submission Guidelines

Sponsors at the Friends’, Advocates’, Motivators’, and Inspirers’ levels must provide print-ready ads for inclusion in the Commemorative Booklet.