The Benefit Gala for the 11th Kyoto Prize Symposium was held March 20 at the San Diego Hilton Bayside.
The black-tie gala celebrates the 27th annual Kyoto Prize laureates and funds the 2012-2013 Kyoto Prize Scholarships.
The event serves as the distinguished opening ceremony for the 2012 Symposium. For more, visit
Photos: Carol Sonstein