Your role illuminates the pathway for your leaders, brightening the workplace with your can-do attitude, and significantly influences the course of events. Every day, you bring a unique blend of skill, dedication, and positivity that sets the tone for success.

Our upcoming Gala is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of your invaluable contributions and a night for you to shine brilliantly. We invite you to step into the spotlight and light up the night, reveling in an evening dedicated to your achievements and influence. Join us for a night where we honor the stars of our workplace – you!

A Night Crafted by JJ Villar, Artistic Director

Prepare for an evening of exceptional entertainment, handpicked by our very own JJ Villar, known for his unparalleled skill in creating unforgettable experiences. Our renowned DJ Rodney Williams Munning, from the Las Vegas Strip, will ensure the dance floor is electrifying, complemented by a variety of engaging activities. 

Attire: Embrace the Celestial Sky

(Theme attire is not required to attend the Gala.)

For our Gala, we invite you to dress inspired by the luminous wonders of the night sky. Feel free to express yourself, whether it’s through glow-in-the-dark accents, sparkling details, or constellation-themed accessories. From casual T-shirts to elegant dresses or sleek pantsuits – all attire is welcome. The key is comfort and personal style, shining in your own way under our Gala’s dazzling theme.

Here are some ideas:

• Dress With a Spark: Wear something with a bit of sparkle or shine, like sequins, glitter, or reflective materials.
• Metallic Ties or Bow Ties: Shades like silver, gold, or bronze elements reflect light.
• Metallic or Shimmering Fabrics: These materials naturally catch and reflect light, adding to the luminous theme.
• Ball Caps: Ideas include LED-embedded caps, constellation or starry prints, and shimmering or metallics that catch the light.
• Glowing or Light-up Accessories: This can include LED ties, light-up jewelry, or even glowing hair accessories.
• Bright and Bold Colors: Vibrant hues can stand out and add to the lively, radiant atmosphere of the event.
• Statement Jewelry: Statement pieces of jewelry, such as large, sparkling necklaces, earrings, or brooches.
• Glitter or Sparkle Makeup: This could be in the form of eyeshadow, highlighter, nail polish, temporary body art, rhinestones, sequins, or body shimmer.
• Scarves or Shawls: With a bit of sheen or sparkle are a nice touch.

Prizes

If you’ve been to past Office Dynamics Galas, you’re aware of how much we enjoy mixing fun with prize giveaways. This year keeps up with the tradition. JJ Villar will be at the helm, conducting a “mini fashion show” for each of the listed categories below. We’ll be handing out one prize for each category to those attendees who embrace the theme with their attire.

• Supernova Spectacle: Awarded to the participant whose outfit is the most visually striking, embodying the explosive brightness and awe-inspiring beauty of a supernova.
• Stellar Simplicity Award: This award celebrates the attendee who incorporates simple yet thematic elements—be it through color, texture, or discrete accessories—that evoke the night sky’s serene beauty.
• Stellar Transformation: This category is for the attendee who undergoes the most dramatic transformation, embodying their celestial theme from head to toe.
• Celestial Harmony: Awarded to the group or pair that best showcases thematic harmony in their outfits. This could be friends, couples, or a team who coordinate their looks to represent celestial bodies, phenomena, or constellations.
• Celestial Elegance Award – Aimed at the attendee who seamlessly blends sophistication with cosmic elements. This award would honor the individual whose attire best reflects the majesty and beauty of the cosmos.

*All conference attendees are granted complimentary access to join the Joan Burge Gala. You’re also welcome to bring a special guest with you, even if they are not attending the conference! Additional passes are available for purchase below. If you plan on bringing a guest with you to the Social Fusion Mixer and the Joan Burge Gala, you can purchase a guest pass bundle pass below and save.