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2026 Morrison Legacy Foundation Gala honoring Niall O'Dowd

28 September 2026
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, New York

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Irish American Icons Award Recipient

Niall O’Dowd

Founding Publisher
Irish America, Irish Voice, and IrishCentral

Join us as we celebrate Niall O’Dowd for his significant contributions to Ireland and Irish America. Niall O’Dowd was instrumental in advocating for both the Donnelly and Morrison Visa Programs and supporting the Northern Ireland peace process.

Irish & USA Flags

The Morrison Legacy Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to recognizing and celebrating the contributions of Morrison Visa recipients to the United States over the past thirty years.

The proceeds of the gala will be applied towards the Morrison Legacy Foundation’s efforts to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Donnelly and Morrison Visa recipients to the United States over the past thirty years. Through partnerships with cultural and educational institutions, the foundation documents the program’s history, analyzes its economic and social impact, and fosters a deeper appreciation of the shared heritage between Ireland and the United States, ensuring that future generations in both nations continue to thrive together.

2026 Gala Co-Chairs

Michael Brewster

Michael Brewster

Managing Director/Investments, Stifel Financial
Denis O’Brien

Denis O’Brien

Founder, Digicel Group

Details

Venue
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers, New York
Address
20th Street & Westside Highway
6:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
7:30 PM
Dinner, Award Presentation and Live Auction followed by Post Reception and Entertainment
Dress Code
Cocktail Attire
8:30pm
Award Presentation
9:30pm
Music & Entertainment
MC on the night
To be confirmed

Table Packages

Leadership Package $75,000
  • Two Elite tables of 10
  • Private meet and greet with Special Guests
  • Acknowledged as Gala Leadership Underwriter at Gala and on Website
  • Digital advertisement on screens at Gala
  • Logo Branding at Gala and on Website
Platinum Table $50,000
  • Elite table of 10
  • Private meet-and-greet with Special Guests
  • Acknowledged as Platinum Sponsor at Gala and on Website
  • Digital advertisement on screens at Gala
  • Logo Branding at Gala and on Website
Gold Table $25,000
  • Premium table of 10
  • Two invitations: meet-and-greet with Special Guests
  • Digital advertisement on screens at Gala
  • Logo Branding at Gala
Silver Table $12,500
  • Table of 10
  • Acknowledgement on screens at Gala
Single Ticket $1,250
Digital Advert $2,500

Please provide a PowerPoint slide in 16:9 format (1920×1080 pixels) or email your logo and message to carla@morrisonlegacy.com

Contribution

I am not available to attend but would like to support the work of the Morrison Legacy Foundation.

Morrison Legacy Foundation is a Registered 501(c)(3)

Our Partners

Proudly supported by our trusted partners.

Donations

We also welcome donations from those who wish to support the ongoing work of the Morrison Foundation and the legacy of Bruce Morrison.

Morrison Legacy Foundation is a Registered 501(c)(3)