This year, NFID is transforming its premier fundraising event into an experience designed to foster meaningful conversations and stronger connections across the public health community
The evening will begin with a VIP reception, offering a limited number of attendees an exclusive opportunity to meet the awardees and other leading voices in infectious diseases, followed by the awards ceremony and networking cocktail reception, open to all guests. Attendees will enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks throughout the evening.
6:30 PM VIP Reception: Exclusively for VIP and trainee ticket types
7:30 PM Networking Cocktail Reception: Doors open for all ticket types
8:00 PM Awards Ceremony
Expanded ticket options are available this year for trainees and NFID nonprofit partner organizations:
| Trainee (Future Leaders) Exclusively for students, residents, & fellows |
6:30 PM Entrance |
| VIP | 6:30 PM Entrance |
| VIP Table | 6:30 PM Entrance |
| Nonprofit Partner Exclusively for staff from NFID Nonprofit Partner Organizations |
7:30 PM Entrance |
| General Registration | 7:30 PM Entrance |
Tickets include a donation to support NFID’s work in providing trusted, evidence-based information to empower individuals to make good decisions about their health and protect communities from preventable diseases. A portion of your ticket may be tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
Refund Policy
As the 2026 NFID Awards Gala is a fundraising event, all ticket sales, pledges, and donations are final. We are unable to offer refunds; however, tickets are fully transferable to another guest until October 16, 2026. Please email awards@nfid.org to transfer your ticket.