Discovery Cube Orange County’s 21st annual gala, themed “Superheroes & Legends,” honored its generous supporters, donors and advocates. Especially singled out were Doug Freeman, who received the esteemed Arnold O. Beckman Award, and Pat and Malcolm Niles, who were presented the Spirit of Discovery Award. The gala, held at the nonprofit’s Santa Ana site, netted $475,000+ for education and STEM programs for children.
Honorary Gala Co-Chairs Janet and James “Walkie” Ray
Discovery Cube Orange County CEO Joe Adams with Spirit of Discovery Award honorees Pat and Malcolm Niles 
Arnold O. Beckman Award honoree Doug Freeman and wife Lynne with Charlie Zhang 
Gala Co-Chairs Julie and Tom McDorman, Discovery Cube Orange County Board Vice Chairman 
Discovery Cube Orange County Board Chairman Rick Baily 
Discovery Cube Orange County board member Emily Horowitz and husband Chatom Arkin with daughter Cece Arkin-Horowitz 
Bill Hollinger and Cindy Omiya, Discovery Cube Orange County board member 
Discovery Cube Orange County Chief Development Officer Brie Griset Smith with Sheila Peterson and The Honorable Miguel Pulido, Mayor, City of Santa Ana