Jan. 23 gala for inauguration of Thomas Burr as 109th president of NPC

The Board of Governors will present “Our American Treasures,” a gala on Jan. 23, 2016, to celebrate the inauguration of Thomas Burr as the 109th president of the National Press Club.

The Gala will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. in the Press Club's Holeman Lounge, followed by dinner at 7:30 p.m. in the Ballroom. The event is black tie.

Tickets are $95 per person for NPC members and they may purchase 2 tickets at this price. Non- member tickets are $125 each. All tickets must be purchased at time of reservation. To purchase tickets, click here. For questions regarding reservations, please email [email protected] or call (202) 662-7501.

The gala for Burr, the Washington correspondent for The Salt Lake Tribune, will pay tribute to two of America's most valued traditions: the preservation of truly inspirational landscapes – in a nod to the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service – and the protection of the freedoms of the press.