Join GiGi's NYC at the iconic Edison Ballroom in the heart of Times Square to celebrate our community and recognize our devoted volunteers and inspiring honorees. Under the inspiring theme “Shoot for the Stars,” we will honor the remarkable accomplishments and luminous futures of individuals with Down syndrome.
Master of Ceremonies Emmy Award Winning News Anchor/Reporter David Novarro ABC7's Eyewitness News WABC-TV New York.
GiGi’s NYC empowers over 1,200 individuals with Down syndrome and their families, representing over 10% of New York City's Down syndrome population. As the city’s sole organization dedicated exclusively to their lifelong development, from infancy through adulthood, we champion their inclusion as valued members of our community.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!
2026 Gala Sponsorships
Presenting Sponsor ($50,000) – there is only one opportunity to sponsor at this level
Impact:
- Presenting sponsor’s name/logo will be included in all gala marketing materials (invitation and on GiGi’s NYC’s website pre and post gala) and on all social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Full-page digital ad prominently displayed on screens at gala
- Prominent recognition on sponsor slide show at gala
- Prominent placement on printed sponsors signage at gala
- Live recognition at gala
- Presenting sponsor’s name/logo will be included on photobooth printed photo frames at gala
- Package includes two (2) tables of ten (10) with premier seating placement at the gala
- Includes sponsorship of a self-advocate and chaperon to attend the gala
- Presenting sponsor name recognition on the donor wall located in the entrance to GiGi’s Playhouse NYC
- Custom Gratitude Art Committee commissioned artwork with plaque dedicated to presenting sponsor
- First right of refusal to be gala presenting sponsor in 2027
Galaxy Sponsor ($25,000)
Impact:
- Sponsor’s name/logo on GiGi’s NYC’s website, on gala marketing materials, social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Live recognition at the gala
- Full-page digital ad displayed on screens at gala
- Recognition on sponsor slide show at gala
- Recognition on printed sponsors signage at gala
- Package includes one (1) table of twelve (12) with premium seating placement at the gala
- Includes sponsorship of a self-advocate and chaperon to attend the gala
Supernova Sponsor ($15,000)
Impact:
- Sponsor’s name/logo on GiGi’s NYC’s website, on gala marketing materials, social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Live recognition at the gala
- Full-page digital ad displayed on screens at gala
- Recognition on sponsor slide show at gala
- Recognition on printed sponsors signage at gala
- Package includes one (1) table of ten (10) with preferred seating placement at the gala
- Includes sponsorship of a self-advocate and chaperon to attend the gala
Guiding Light Sponsor ($10,000)
Impact:
- Sponsor’s name/logo on GiGi’s NYC’s website, on gala marketing materials, social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Live recognition at the gala
- Half-page digital ad displayed on screens at gala
- Recognition on sponsor slide show at gala
- Recognition on printed sponsors signage at gala
- Package includes one (1) table of ten (10) with preferred seating placement at the gala
- Includes sponsorship of a self-advocate and chaperon to attend the gala
Shining Star Sponsor ($5,000)
Impact:
- Sponsor’s name/logo on GiGi’s NYC’s website, on gala marketing materials, social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Live recognition at the gala
- Half-page digital ad displayed on screens at gala
- Recognition on sponsor slide show at gala
- Recognition on printed sponsors signage at gala
- Table for ten (10) including sponsorship of one (1) self-advocate and one (1) chaperon to be seated at table
Shooting Star Sponsor ($2,000)
Impact:
- Recognition as photo booth sponsor
- Sponsor’s name/logo will be included on all gala marketing materials and on GiGi’s NYC’s website and on all social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Recognition on printed and digital sponsor signage at gala
- Sponsor’s name/logo prominently displayed at photo booth during the gala
Star-Studded Entertainment Sponsor ($3,000)
Impact:
- Sponsor’s name/logo will be included on all gala marketing materials and on GiGi’s NYC’s website and on all social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Recognition on printed and digital sponsor signage at gala
- Live recognition at the gala from stage
Sparkly Wine Pull Sponsor ($2,000)
- Sponsor’s name/logo will be included on all gala marketing materials and on GiGi’s NYC’s website and on all social media channels and GiGi’s NYC Newsletter
- Recognition on printed and digital sponsor signage at gala
- Sponsor’s name/logo prominently displayed at wine pull area during the gala
Twinkling Star Sponsor ($1,500)
Impact:
- Individual ticket for gala
- Sponsorship of a self-advocate and chaperone to attend the gala
Individual Ticket ($500)
Digital Screen Ads Available:
$1,000 for a full screen digital ad
$500 for a half screen digital ad
Digital screen ads will scroll throughout the gala program. Ads may include company name, logos, photos or messages. Deadline to submit ads is no later than September 30, 2026.
A Special Thank You To Our Sponsors:
Lead Sponsor
Arrillaga Foundation
Luminary Sponsor
Innovator Sponsors:
Dorothee Bucquet
Jay W Eisenhofer
Brian & Joyce Gottbetter
David Kotler
Karen Li
Brian Lichtenstein
Michael & Melot Lorch
Susan & David Rockefeller
Bob Stier
Hero Sponsors:
Debbie & Andrew Morris
Yamira Siu & Malik Jabbaar
Michael Torres
Maximilian, Mireya & Sebastian Weise
We hope you enjoy photos and videos from our past Galas below.
2018 "i have a Voice" Gala