Sheila Evans, Executive Director, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, has received the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Gateway to Equity Award.

The Gateway to Equity Award honors an individual, group or organization that has shown by action and philosophy the promotion of the AAUW mission of equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, and research.

In honor of National Women's History Month, Evans was presented the award during the Jan. 8 meeting of the AAUW at Miller Symphony Hall. The award banquet is May 8, Morgan's Restaurant.

Miller Symphony Hall is celebrating its 62nd season with more than 80 events and cultural experiences.

Outreach and Educational Activities of the Symphony Association include:

Conducting Fellows Program, ArtsWalk (in conjunction with the Allentown Art Museum and the Baum School of Art), Musical Instrument Petting Zoo, City Arts Camp (in partnership with Allentown Art Museum, Baum School of Art, Civic Theater of Allentown, Community Music School, and Repertory Dance Theater), El Sistema Lehigh Valley (at Roosevelt Elementary School, there are 80 participants who receive more than 300 hours of music instruction, large ensemble experience, and free tutoring), Youth Concerts, Musicians in Schools, Schadt String Competition (17th Annual Schadt String Competition for Cello, March 1 - 3), Free Brown Bag Friday concert weekend lectures, Voorhees Concerts Competition, Schadt Summer String Scholarships, and Young Musician String Festival.

Crest honors vets: Cedar Crest College honors United States' wounded veterans during its Jan. 19 basketball game against Cabrini College in Lees Gym.

In partnership with Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) and the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA), Cedar Crest's athletic department has invited local Wounded Warriors to participate in activities leading up to the Falcons' 1 p.m. tipoff versus Cabrini, including:

12:15 p.m.: Select Wounded Warriors meet with members of the Cedar Crest Falcons;

12:45 p.m.: Select Wounded Warriors and team members will step to center court and be announced on the public address system;

12:55 p.m.: Military and veterans rise to be honored, then everyone else will be asked to rise for the playing of the national anthem;

1 p.m.: Ceremonial tip-off with select Wounded Warriors; and

2:30 p.m.: Reception in the Harmon Hall of Peace

"We are proud to have the opportunity to partner with the Wounded Warrior Project to help raise awareness and honor our nation's military personnel during our basketball game," said Cedar Crest College Athletics Director Lisa McGuirk.

Veterans and members of the U.S. military do not have to pre-register to attend the game. Information: 610-606-4666, ext. 3667

The Wounded Warriors Project is a national organization that raises awareness of, and provides support for, wounded returning veterans.

LV Auto Show nonprofits' offer: For the first time in its 16-year history, The Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Dealers Association (GLVADA) is offering Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations an opportunity to raise funds by selling tickets for its annual Greater Lehigh Valley Auto Show.

Participating nonprofit organizations will have an opportunity to sell tickets to the Auto Show for March 21 and 22.

GLVADA offers financial incentives to the nonprofit selling the most tickets. Participating nonprofits may set up displays as part of Community Days.

"Over the last four years, GLVADA has donated more than $500,000 to support local charities, the primary source of which has been revenues from the Auto Show," said Tom Kwiatek, executive director, GLVADA.

Last year, GLVADA's charitable efforts were recognized by the Association of Fundraising Professional's Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, which honored GLVADA as the Outstanding Fundraising Group Award for 2012. In 2011, GLVADA contributed approximately $150,000 to area non-profits.

GLVADA is a nonprofit association of more than 40 local dealerships.

Registration deadline is Feb. 8.

Information: glvautoshow.org/community

Good Cause is a column about fundraisers and galas for Lehigh Valley nonprofit organizations. Email press releases and event coverage requests to Paul Willistein, Focus Editor: pwillistein@tnonline.com.