Guests will arrive dressed in their best “Bond Style” and enjoy a James Bond-themed cocktail reception with curated signature drinks and hors d’oeuvres, and a delectable multi-course dinner with locally sourced ingredients, all while enjoying breathtaking ocean views from the SBCC campus.
The event features music by award-winning SBCC alumna DJ Darla Bea, wines by event sponsor Margerum Wine Company, and Milpas Motors Bond-themed vintage vehicles.
“We are excited about this year’s gala,” said Bobbi Abram, CEO of the SBCC Foundation. “We have a lot to celebrate, including our community’s support for the successful passing of Measure P for SBCC, the bond that will provide nearly $200 million for much-needed improvements on the SBCC campus.
Modernized facilities combined with the strong leadership at the college and the Foundation will enable SBCC to provide our community with life-changing educational programs for generations to come.”
The event is an opportunity for SBCC supporters to mix, mingle and be inspired while raising funds for the SBCC Promise, student support programs, scholarships, and more.
“The Spring Forward! Gala is a truly special event and a great opportunity to celebrate Santa Barbara City College, surrounded by friends and beautiful views. Our community college is a treasure, and the gala is a perfect place to come together and support student success,” said Madeleine Jacobson, Member and Past President, SBCC Foundation Board of Directors.
To sponsor or attend the event, visit the Spring Forward! Gala website here.
Sponsors of the Spring Forward! Gala 2025:
Trustee Sponsors: Rachel Kaganoff; Scott Vincent; and Yardi
Chancellor Sponsors: Laurie Ashton & Lynn Sarko; Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
President Sponsors: Cox Communications, Inc.; SEI Institutional Group; U.S. Bank
Dean Sponsors: Antioch University Santa Barbara; Arlington Financial Advisors; Chevron, U.S.A; Cottage Health; Erika Endrijonas, Ph.D., Santa Barbara City College; Griffith & Thornburgh; Keller Rohrback L.L.P.; Leslie Meadowcroft-Schipper & Frank Schipper; Paul & Karen Menzel; Nicholson & Schwartz; PacWest Blooms; Pegasus Transit, Inc.; Sable Offshore Corp.; Zegar Family Fund;
Department Chair Sponsors: Bobbi Abram; Anderson Systems; Madeleine & Peter Jacobson; Kruger Bensen Ziemer Architects, Inc.; Montecito Bank & Trust; Santa Barbara Foundation; Susan Silver; Carrie Towbes & John Lewis; Zohar & Danna Ziv
Additional Supporters: Ambient Event Design; DJ Darla Bea; Flair Project; Margerum Wine Company; Milpas Motors; Moss Adams; Seasons Catering; Ventura Rental Party & Events
