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GiGi's Playhouse Rockford proudly presents
our 2023 "Denim and Diamonds" Gala
with our very special guest speaker, Karen Gaffney.

Karen, who happens to have Down syndrome, is the President of a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to championing the journey to full inclusion in families, schools, communities and the workplace.

Sponsorship Benefits

LEGACY SPONSOR:  $10,000

  • Overall recognition as primary event sponsor
  • Two (2) tables of eight tickets for the event with priority seating
  • Exclusive recognition on all social media pages (multiple)
  • Prominent display of company name/logo on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletters (multiple)
  • Option to have company hyperlink shared via webpage/email blasts
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Opportunity to address guests at event
  • Prominent display of company name/logo in event slideshow (multiple times)
  • Company name/logo prominently displayed on all printed materials including invitations & programs

PRESENTING SPONSOR:  $5,000

  • One (1) table of eight tickets for the event with priority seating
  • Exclusive recognition on all social media pages (multiple)
  • Company name/logo displayed on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Option to have company hyperlink shared via webpage/email blasts
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Opportunity to address guests at event
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow (multiple times)
  • Company name/logo included in printed materials

EXECUTIVE SPONSOR:  $2,500

  • Four (4) event tickets and priority seating
  • One exclusive recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Company name/logo displayed on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow (multiple times)
  • Company name/logo included in printed materials

COMMUNITY PARTNER AWARD SPONSOR:  $1,500

This award will be given to an organization which has demonstrated a true partnership with GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford by promoting positive awareness of Down syndrome.  They have empowered and inspired individuals with Down syndrome to succeed in their families, community, and life.

  • Two (2) tickets to the event
  • Sponsor logo engraved on award
  • Company representative invited to participate in the presentation of award
  • Recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Company name/logo displayed on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow

YOUTH VOLUNTEER AWARD SPONSOR:  $1,500

This award is given to a person 18 years of age or younger who has dedicated their time and talents to further the cause of Down syndrome in their community and at GiGi’s Playhouse Rockford.

  • Two (2) tickets to the event
  • Sponsor logo engraved on award
  • Company representative invited to participate in the presentation of award
  • Recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Company name/logo displayed on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow

PREMIER SPONSOR:  $1,000

  • Two (2) tickets to event
  • Recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Company name/logo displayed on webpage with online registration
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Verbal recognition at the event
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow

SIGNATURE SPONSOR:  $500

  • One (1) event ticket
  • Recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Recognition in Playhouse emails and newsletter
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow

SELECT SPONSOR:  $250

  • Recognition of sponsorship on all social media pages
  • Company name/logo displayed in event slideshow

IN-KIND SPONSORS:  PRICELESS

  • Decorations
  • Photography
  • Desserts
  • Silent Auction Items
  • Live Auction Items
  • Ticket Sponsor for GiGi’s Participants
  • Lighting/Audio
  • Visual/Tech
  • Invitations/Printing
  • Whiskey/Wine Pull
  • Hotel Accommodations
  • Etc.