What is the Hope Gala?
It is a fundraiser event which includes heavy hors d’oeuvres and a buffet dinner, an unforgettable silent auction and raffle, an amazing DJ, and the delightful selfie/photo booth. The Hope Gala is a celebration of hope, resilience, and the collective effort to uplift and transform the lives of women facing economic challenges.
Why Do We Do It?
With our purpose being to empower women through technical training scholarships, grants for materials support, and strategic partnerships, this evening of elegance and compassion brings together individuals committed to making a positive impact.
When is the Hope Gala?
The Hope Gala will take place on August 3, 2024 from 6-9 P.M. at the Athens Cotton Press. The address is 149 Oneta St., Athens, Georgia 30601.
Hope Gala Sponsorships
We greatly appreciate all of our sponsors who make this event such a success every year. As you shop or look for services, please keep these donors in mind.
Diamond Sponsors:
Ed & Kim Keegan
(6 Year Sponsor)
James & Jessica Whitley
(6 Year Sponsor)
Rich & Linda Crooks
(6 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
Educational Partner:
(6 Year Partner)
Non-Profit Partner:
(3 Year Partner)
Platinum Sponsors:
Grant Grissom
(5 Year Sponsor)
Gold Sponsors:
Pat & Cheri Cherry
(6 Year Sponsor)
Tish Rumsey & Lewis Perdue
(6 Year Sponsor)
The Irving Family Fund at the Athens Area Community Foundation
(3 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
Communications Test Design, Inc.
(4 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Silver Sponsors:
Dean Clemons and Family
(6 Year Sponsor)
Wooden Wonders
(3 Year Sponsor)
The Gillen House
(2 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
Rotary Club of Athens
(5 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Bronze Sponsors:
(6 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
Heather Broadwater
(3 Year Sponsor)
Lane Creek Golf Club
(2 Year Sponsor)
Serenity Attunement
(2 Year Sponsor)
McRae Family Dental
(1 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
(5 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
UGA Golf Course
(3 Year Sponsor)
Friends of AHK
Jittery Joe’s Coffee
(6 Year Sponsor)
(4 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(3 Year Sponsor)
(2 Year Sponsor)
(6 Year Sponsor)
Adam and Eve Hair Designers
(5 Year Sponsor)
Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
(1 Year Sponsor)
Dee Waddell
(1 Year Sponsor)
Sponsorship Levels
Diamond ($5,000)
- Top billing on Printed Materials with ‘Diamond Sponsor’ designation
- Social Media recognition as Diamond Sponsor
- Broadcast Recognition at Event and on Radio (if obtained)
- Thank you on slideshow during event (Name/logo scrolls on an individual slide)
- Premier Spot on event page of Website with Logo/Link to business
- 10 Event Tickets/ 3 Drink Tickets per Attendee/100 Raffle Tickets per Attendee
Gold ($1,000-$2,499)
- Smaller (than Platinum) logo on printed poster and website plus 2 tickets to attend,
- One drink ticket per attendee/25 raffle tickets per attendee.
- Name scrolled on slide show during event with other gold sponsors.
bronze ($250-$499)
- Smaller (than silver) logo on website plus one attendance ticket,
- Name scrolled on slide show with other bronze sponsors during event
Platinum ($2,500)
- Largest Logo on Printed Poster with ‘Platinum Sponsor’ designation
- Social Media recognition as Platinum Sponsor
- Broadcast Recognition at Event and on Radio (if obtained)
- Thank you on slideshow during event (Name/logo scrolls on an individual slide)
- Premier Spot on event page of Website with Logo/Link to business
- 4 Event Tickets/ 2 Drink Tickets per Attendee/100 Raffle Tickets per Attendee
silver ($500-$999)
- Smaller (than gold) logo on website plus one attendance ticket and 25 raffle tickets,
- Name scrolled on slide show with other silver sponsors during event
Friends of AHK ($150-$249)
- Name on website plus one attendance ticket
- Name scrolled on slide show during event with other Friends-level sponsors
Sponsorship Levels
Diamond ($5,000)
- Top billing on Printed Materials with ‘Diamond Sponsor’ designation
- Social Media recognition as Diamond Sponsor
- Broadcast Recognition at Event and on Radio (if obtained)
- Thank you on slideshow during event (Name/logo scrolls on an individual slide)
- Premier Spot on event page of Website with Logo/Link to business
- 10 Event Tickets/ 3 Drink Tickets per Attendee/100 Raffle Tickets per Attendee
Gold ($1,000-$2,499)
- Smaller (than Platinum) logo on printed poster and website plus 2 tickets to attend,
- One drink ticket per attendee/25 raffle tickets per attendee.
- Name scrolled on slide show during event with other gold sponsors.
bronze ($250-$499)
- Smaller (than silver) logo on website plus one attendance ticket,
- Name scrolled on slide show with other bronze sponsors during event
Platinum ($2,500)
- Largest Logo on Printed Poster with ‘Platinum Sponsor’ designation
- Social Media recognition as Platinum Sponsor
- Broadcast Recognition at Event and on Radio (if obtained)
- Thank you on slideshow during event (Name/logo scrolls on an individual slide)
- Premier Spot on event page of Website with Logo/Link to business
- 4 Event Tickets/ 2 Drink Tickets per Attendee/100 Raffle Tickets per Attendee
Gold ($1,000-$2,499)
- Smaller (than Platinum) logo on printed poster and website plus 2 tickets to attend,
- One drink ticket per attendee/25 raffle tickets per attendee.
- Name scrolled on slide show during event with other gold sponsors.
silver ($500-$999)
- Smaller (than gold) logo on website plus one attendance ticket and 25 raffle tickets,
- Name scrolled on slide show with other silver sponsors during event
bronze ($250-$499)
- Smaller (than silver) logo on website plus one attendance ticket,
- Name scrolled on slide show with other bronze sponsors during event
Friends of AHK ($150-$249)
- Name on website plus one attendance ticket
- Name scrolled on slide show during event with other Friends-level sponsors
The cutoff date for logos on print materials has passed for sponsors of the 2023 Hope Gala.