Florida Gulf Coast University Athletics\u2019 Night at the Nest Gala is set for Friday, Dec. 5, at Alico Arena. With more than half of the available tables already reserved, this year\u2019s event is poised to continue the remarkable success of last year\u2019s record-breaking gala, which raised more than $1 million to support Eagle student-athletes.<\/p>\n
Guests will enjoy a refined culinary experience by Crave Culinaire, a curated live auction of exclusive experience packages, robust silent auction and an in-depth dialogue on how nutrition fuels athletic success.<\/p>\n
\u201cEvery day, our Division I student-athletes train, compete and represent FGCU at the highest level of collegiate sports,\u201d said Colin Hargis, FGCU director of athletics. \u201cTo reach their full potential, proper nutrition isn\u2019t just helpful \u2013 it\u2019s essential. When our athletes have access to the right fuel, they\u2019re not only stronger on the field but also more focused in the classroom and better prepared for life after graduation. This year, Night at the Nest is focused on rallying our community to elevate that level of support here at FGCU.\u201d<\/p>\n
That investment builds on FGCU\u2019s proud tradition of athletic and academic excellence. FGCU Athletics fields teams in 15 NCAA Division I sports, providing opportunities for more than 265 student-athletes. With more than 60 conference regular-season titles in their Division I era (2007-present), the Eagles continue to perform at a championship level across all sports. Off the field, FGCU student-athletes consistently post some of the highest GPAs and Academic Progress Rates in the nation, while contributing thousands of volunteer hours throughout Southwest Florida.<\/p>\n
By combining championship-level performance, academic achievement and community impact with enhanced nutrition resources, FGCU Athletics is ensuring its student-athletes have the foundation to succeed as competitors today and leaders tomorrow. Research shows that proper fueling reduces injury risk, speeds recovery, and supports mental focus and emotional wellbeing \u2013 making donor support through Night at the Nest more critical than ever.<\/p>\n
Reservations are available for $3,000 per table of 10. Limited individual tickets are available for $300 each. Select sponsorship and underwriting opportunities remain for community leaders who want to champion student-athlete success. For more details on available sponsorships, contact Madison Lord at mlord@fgcu.edu<\/a> or 239-590-7107.<\/p>\n