Whales can't tell us about the changing oceans, moose don't understand crosswalks, and bears are definitely not welcome at town hall meetings. Founded in 1978, the Alaska Wildlife Alliance gives a local voice to Alaska’s wildlife by advocating for healthy ecosystems across the state. Every year, we host a winter Hibernation Celebration fundraiser to build support for our wildlife conservation programs across the state. This year we are also celebrating our 45th Anniversary! We’d be thrilled to have you join us in celebrating Alaska’s wildlife and our anniversary.

When: Sunday December 3rd, 3pm-6pm

Where: O’Malley’s on the Green, 3651 O'Malley Rd, Anchorage, AK 99507

This "Alaska Formal" celebration includes hardy appetizers and a drink ticket, door prizes, a grand prize raffle, an amazing silent auction, a dance performance by the Kingikmiut Dance Group, a brief presentation on AWA’s work this year, and more! Join us for the chance to win great prizes, and check back often as our prize list grows and we update them here. All funds support Alaska Wildlife Alliance's wildlife conservation programs across the state. We can’t wait to celebrate Alaska’s wildlife with you!

Purchase your tickets online to secure your spot, we’ll only have a few tickets at the door. In celebration of our 45th Anniversary, the first 100 general admission tickets sold will receive our special anniversary pricing of only $45 (regularly $60). Your admission includes one entry for a door prize, one adult beverage voucher, appetizers, live entertainment, and the opportunity to bid on a variety of prizes through our silent auction. This year we are hosting a Grand Prize Raffle (see details below), and are selling raffle tickets in advance. We are also looking for event sponsors - we have a variety of sponsorship levels and benefits available. Click the link below to purchase your admission tickets, buy grand prize raffle tickets, or to become a sponsor.

GRAND PRIZE RAFFLE TICKETS NOW ON SALE!

ALL-INCLUSIVE TRIP FOR 2 TO SPEND 3 DAY & NIGHTS AT BEAR TRAIL LODGE IN KING SALMON

The Grand Prize Raffle drawing is for an all-inclusive trip for 2 people to stay for 3-nights at the Bear Trail Lodge in King Salmon, Alaska (https://beartraillodge.com/). This prize includes roundtrip, chartered air transportation between Anchorage International Airport and King Salmon; a fully appointed cabin or room; all meals prepared by 2 private chefs including beer and wine; all fishing gear; fully guided fishing and all fish processing. For those not interested in fishing, the trip can be tailored around sightseeing and wildlife viewing, including The Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes, viewing the bears and sockeye salmon in the famous Katmai National Forest falls (aka Brooks Falls), and flying out to the beach when the walruses are around. This is a prize package valued at $13,670!

$100 each. Only 150 tickets will be sold.

By purchasing raffle tickets, you certify that at time of purchase you are of legal purchasing age and not physically present in an area that prohibits charitable gaming. The grand prize raffle drawing will be held at the Hibernation Celebration on December 3, 2023. You do not need to be present to win. The winner of the raffle must use the prize by 12/31/2024; redemption is on an available space basis. This raffle is authorized under AWA's Charitable Gaming Permit #2651.

Your ticket ALSO includes the chance to win silent auction and door prizes from the following donors

(Check back often as we update the list of prize donors)

AWA’s Charitable Gaming permit is 2651

Thank you to our event sponsors!

Individuals

Pika: Donna Josephson
Spectacled Eider: Linda Taylor
Short-tailed Albatross: Rod Hancock
Arctic Fox: Willow Hetrick-Price, Suzanne Marcy
Wood Bison: Carol and Doug Damberg
Cook Inlet Beluga Whale: Anonymous, Jones Antur Charitable Fund

Organizations

Yak & Yeti