Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 25th annual Oceans of Opportunity Awards & Scholarship Celebration!
Join us as we recognize our remarkable 25th anniversary milestone, honor the dedication of our partners and volunteers, and celebrate the achievements of our students and alums!
Click to view the sponsor package (PDF) for ways to support this event!
HONOREES
The Carol Rowen Legacy Award
The Los Angeles Harbor Commission
Keeper of the Flame Award
Watson Land Company
The Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award
Alan McCorkle
President & CEO, Yusen Terminals
The Carol Rowen 180 Degree Student Award
Jade Chavez
Barstow High School
HONORARY COMMITTEE
Mike Gipson, California State Assembly
Janice Hahn, Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors
Tim McOsker, Los Angeles City Council
Gerald Fisher, SeaHorse Shipping
Amy Grat, Fulfillment Fund
Alan McCorkle, Yusen Terminals
Jim Preusch, ACTA (retired)
Kim Snyder, Prologis
SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
EXP Scholarships
Jairus Ah Ching, Stanford University, Barstow High School '24
Stephanie Landaverde, Carson High School
Dylan Rubino, San Pedro High School
Christopher Gutierrez Memorial Scholarships
Eiron Brian Concepcion, Carson High School
Matias Villasana, UC Irvine, Carson High School '24
Containerization & Intermodal Institute Scholarships
Romeo Clay, CSU Maritime Academy, Phineas Banning HS '24
Nathan DeGuzman, Phineas Banning High School
Luis Duran, Phineas Banning High School
Julia T. Nagano Memorial Scholarship
Jaquelin Valenzuela, Barstow High School
Los Angeles Air Cargo Association Scholarship
Sebastian Ordonez, San Pedro High School
Pearl Mercado Memorial Scholarships
Astrid Aguilera, San Pedro High School
Shaelynn Cruz, CSU Northridge, San Pedro High School '23
Pearl Mercado Memorial Scholarship in Honor of Iris Ruiz
Kathlyn Arellano Hernandez, Barstow High School
Honorary Mayor of Wilmington/
Rotary Club of Wilmington Scholarship
Alexa Ferrer, Phineas Banning High School
Valero Community Service Scholarship
Alicia Medina, Phineas Banning High School
Guests will enjoy dinner and conversation with industry and community leaders, VIP reception, silent auction and other activities.
Help our students by sponsoring the event or making a donation.
SPONSORS TO DATE
View last year's sponsors and event recap »
Diamond Sponsor
Sapphire Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
Friends of EXP
Julia Sheldon Banning
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Long Beach Container Terminal
Los Angeles Air Cargo Association
Marine Exchange of Southern California
Pacific Harbor Line
AD HOC COMMITTEE
Co-chairs
Arley Baker, Co-Chair, Port of Los Angeles (retired)
Dalia Palsson, Co-Chair, International Cargo Equipment, EXP alum
Committee
Neda Espesor, Live Nation
Michele Grubbs, PMSA
Ron Roberts Jr., Griffith Company
Ivy Stein, Community Leader
Alums
Victor Ibarra, Marathon Petroleum Corporation
Nancy Perez, Phillips 66
Christine Pina, Port of Los Angeles
RESERVE YOUR SEAT TODAY!
Alumni/Educator
$50.00Special ticket price for EXP alumni and educators from EXP-supported schools. (5% service fee at check out)
Individual Ticket
$275.00Individual tickets for cocktail hour and dinner. (5% service fee at check out)
Friends of EXP
$1,500.00Friends of EXP receive 2 tickets for the reception and dinner, quarter page ad and name recognition on the website. (5% service fee at check out)
Bronze Sponsor
$2,500.00Bronze sponsorship includes sponsor recognition, and 2 preferred tickets for the VIP reception and dinner. See sponsor package for a full list of benefits. (5% service fee at check out, contact donations@expfuture.org for payment options)
Silver Sponsor
$5,000.00Silver sponsorship includes logo sponsor recognition, and 4 preferred tickets for the VIP reception and dinner. See sponsor package for a full list of benefits. (5% service fee at check out, contact donations@expfuture.org for payment options)
Gold Sponsor
$10,000.00Gold sponsorship includes logo recognition throughout the event and a premium table for 8 guests as well as hosting 1 scholar and their guest. See sponsor package for a full list of benefits. (5% service fee at check out, contact donations@expfuture.org for payment options)
Platinum Sponsor
$15,000.00Platinum sponsorship includes the premium logo recognition throughout the event and a table for 8 guests as well as hosting 1 scholar and their guest. See sponsor package for a full list of benefits. (5% service fee at check out, contact donations@expfuture.org for payment options)
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