The Tyrone E. Winfrey Hall of Fame Gala is the signature fundraising event of the Detroit Public Schools Community District Foundation. Through this one night, we plan to raise $500,000 to fund opportunities for our students to excel beyond the classroom.  

Elevate your presence, engage with our vibrant community, and secure your role in making a lasting impact on education and academic success for Detroit Public Schools Community District students through one of these impactful sponsorship opportunities.  

If you’d like to learn more about any of these sponsorship offerings or craft a custom package for your organization, please reach out to Rachael Williams-Welch at rwelch@dpsfdn.org 

BECOME A SPONSOR

PRESENTING SPONSOR

$100,000 (Two Available)

Presenting Sponsors are legends in their own right! As an essential partner for the Hall of Fame Gala, your organization will be integrated into all event marketing and promotion (up to $40k in value), as well as receive 26 VIP Meet & Greet and 26 Gala tickets, your own branded, double-sized sponsor lounge, and more. Come shine with us on this epic night!

Learn more about the benefits of being a Presenting Sponsor

Name Recognition

  • Presenting title to Hall of Fame Gala
  • Logo lock up for all Hall of Fame branding Marketing and Promotion
  • Logo lockup included on all event promotion including TV, radio, print, social, web, and email ($25,000 value)
  • Presenting title and logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Company spokesperson slotted for media interviews if available
  • Inclusion in press submissions, pitches and releases
  • Inclusion across all digital ads placed on web and social
  • Primary logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSCDF’s event page
  • Presenting title inclusion on digital billboards ($5,000)
  • 0:30 PSA’s on iHeart Media radio stations ($10,000 value)
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSCD and DPSCDF social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSCDF eblasts
  • Presenting title inclusion across all secondary promotion and post-event videos

 

Event Activation

  • 26 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets
  • 26 Hall of Fame Gala tickets
  • Double-sized sponsor lounge, personalized with company swag (if available), signage, and refreshments.
  • Business name mentioned by emcee prior to celebrity performances and various event announcements.
  • Remarks during the event
  • Logo and presenting title featured throughout the entire building on signage and in all activated entertainment spaces.

 

First Right of Refusal for sponsorship in 2025

EDUCATOR SPONSOR

$75,000 (Two Available)

Align yourself with the heart of Detroit’s schools: our Educators! Educator Sponsors have the unique opportunity to enable 100 educators to attend the Gala at a discounted rate. You’ll be included in the event marketing and promotion (up to $15k in value), receive 18 VIP Meet & Greet and 18 Gala tickets, have your own, branded sponsor lounge, and more. Help us bring our legendary teachers to this special event!

SPECIAL GUEST ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

$50,000

Help us bring the star power to this legendary night! As a Special Guest Entertainment Sponsor, you’ll be heavily featured on all promotional and marketing materials as an Entertainment sponsor (up to $10k in value), receive 14 Meet & Greet and 14 Gala tickets, enjoy the event in your branded sponsor lounge, have a private meet and greet with the artists, and more. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect!

Learn more about the benefits of being an Educator Sponsor

Event Activation

  • Announced as the Educator Sponsor on promotional material including TV, radio, print, social, web, and email ($15,000 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Inclusion in press submissions, pitches and releases
  • Inclusion across all digital ads placed on web and social
  • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos

First Right of Refusal for sponsorship in 2025

Marketing and Promotion

  • 18  Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets
  • 18 Hall of Fame Gala tickets
  • Sponsor lounge, personalized with company swag (if available), signage, and refreshments
  • Business name mentioned by emcee prior to celebrity performances and various event announcements.
  • The Educator Sponsor will support 100 educators to attend the Gala at a discounted rate
  • Logo featured as the Educator Sponsor throughout the entire building on signage and in all activated spaces.

DETROIT’S VERY OWN ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

$50,000

Show your support for our city’s legendary artistic history as a sponsor for Detroit’s Very Own! You’ll be included as an Entertainment sponsor on all promotional and marketing materials (up to $10k in value), receive 14 Meet & Greet and 14 Gala tickets, network with others at the event in your own branded sponsor lounge, have a private meet and greet with the artists, and more. Share your love for Detroit!

Learn more about the benefits of being a Detroit’s Very Own Entertainment Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 14 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets 
  • 14 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Private meet and greet with artists
  • Sponsor lounge, personalized with company swag (if available), signage, and refreshments
  • Business name mentioned by emcee prior to performances by local artists and various event announcements
  • Logo featured as the Entertainment Sponsor level throughout the entire building on signage and in all activated entertainment spaces.

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as an Entertainment Sponsor on promotional material including TV, radio, print, social, web, and email ($10,000 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Inclusion in press submissions, pitches and releases
  • Inclusion across all digital ads placed on web and social 
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion and company mention in promotional videos/assets focused on entertainment.
Learn more about the benefits of being a Special Guest Entertainment Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 14 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets
  • 14 Hall of Fame Gala tickets
  • Private meet and greet with artists
  • Sponsor lounge, personalized with company swag (if available), signage, and refreshments
  • Business name mentioned by emcee prior to performance(s) by special guest performer(s) and various event announcements
  • Logo featured as the Entertainment Sponsor level throughout the entire building on signage and in all activated entertainment spaces

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as an Entertainment Sponsor on promotional material including TV, radio, print, social, web, and email ($10,000 value) 
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run) 
  • Inclusion in press submissions, pitches and releases 
  • Inclusion across all digital ads placed on web and social  
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels 
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts  
  • Logo inclusion and company mention in promotional videos/assets focused on entertainment 

MEET & GREET SPONSOR

$25,000 (Exclusive)

You can’t have glitz and glamor without a little bit of ice — from the cocktails that is! As the Exclusive Meet & Greet Sponsor, your logo will be featured on the bar, you’ll be noted as the refreshment sponsor in a variety of marketing and promotional materials (up to $5k in value), receive 8 VIP Meet & Greet and 8 Gala tickets, and more. Sure, you may not be buying everyone a drink that night, but they’ll sure feel like you did!

Learn more about the benefits of being a Meet & Greet Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 8 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets 
  • 8 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Logo featured at the bar and as the refreshment sponsor throughout the entire building on signage and in activated entertainment spaces.
  • Logo placement throughout the food stations

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as the Meet & Greet Sponsor on promotional material including print, social, web, and email ($5,000 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos

DECADES SPONSOR

$25,000 (One Available per Decade)

When was your favorite time to shine? Decades sponsors can choose to sponsor one of six decades — from the 1960s through the 2010s — whichever aligns best with your organization’s brand. You’ll be part of our marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $5k in value), have an opportunity to create a decade introduction video that will be played before the curated set list, receive 8 VIP Meet & Greet and 8 Gala tickets, and more. Act fast! Only one sponsor per decade is available.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Decades Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 8 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets 
  • 8 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Pre-recorded :30-1:00 decade introduction by your company to play before the curated setlist.
  • Logo featured at the bar and as the refreshment Sponsor throughout the entire building on signage and in activated entertainment spaces.
  • Logo placement throughout the food stations

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as the decade Sponsor on promotional material including print, social, web, and email ($5,000 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos

YOUTH & FINE ARTS SPONSOR

$15,000 (One Available per Art)

Extracurricular activities help us create well-rounded kids! Our Youth & Fine Arts Sponsors can choose from four different activities (All-City Marching Band, All-City Dance Group, All-City Choir, or All-City Football) to show their support of these enrichment experiences. Sponsors will be featured in our marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $2,500 in value), receive 4 VIP Meet & Greet and 4 Gala tickets, have their organization announced as their specific activity sponsor throughout the event, and more. Only 4 available, so act now!

Learn more about the benefits of being a Youth and Fine Arts Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 4 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets 
  • 4 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening and during entertainment introduction
  • Logo placement and signage throughout the event as the Youth and Fine Arts Sponsor

 

 

 

 

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as the Youth and Fine Arts Sponsor on promotional material including print, social, web, and email ($2,500 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos

VALET SPONSOR

$10,000 (Exclusive)

Help us offer an exceptional experience for all the legends in attendance — including you! As our exclusive Valet Sponsor, you’ll be featured in our marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $1,500 in value), have your logo featured on signage throughout the event, receive 2 VIP Meet & Greet and 20 Gala tickets, and more.

PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR

$10,000 (Exclusive)

Pics or it didn’t happen, right? Our exclusive Photography Sponsor enables us to document this special night and will be integrated into our marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $1,500 in value), have their logo featured on signage throughout the event, receive 20 Gala tickets, and more.

CULINARY SPONSOR

$10,000 (Exclusive)

We think our DPS alumni have created the finest food around the city, and we’re excited to showcase our local culinary talent! As a Culinary Sponsor, your logo will be featured on signage throughout the event as well as dedicated signage at all food stations, you’ll be featured in our marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $1,500 in value), receive 20 Gala tickets, and more.

Learn more about the benefits of being a Valet Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 2 VIP Pre-reception Meet and Greet tickets 
  • 20 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Logo featured as the Valet Sponsor throughout the entire building on signage and in activated experiential spaces

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as the Valet Sponsor on promotional material including social, web, and email ($1,500 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos
Learn more about the benefits of being a Photography Sponsor

  • Event Activation

    • 20 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
    • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
    • Logo placement and signage throughout the event as the Photography Sponsor

    Marketing and Promotion

    • Announced as the Photography sponsor on promotional material including social, web, and email ($1,500 value)
    • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
    • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
    • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
    • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
    • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos
Learn more about the benefits of being a Culinary Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 20 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Logo placement and signage throughout the event as the Culinary Sponsor

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as the Culinary Sponsor on promotional material including social, web, and email ($1,500 value)
  • Logo inclusion in primary 0:30 and 2:30 Hall of Fame event commercial and trailer (4-month press run)
  • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts

 

NEIGHBORHOOD SPONSOR

$5,000 (Unlimited)

We wouldn’t be anywhere without our city’s vibrant neighborhood support! As a Neighborhood Sponsor, we’ll feature you in some of our digital marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $1,000 in value), include your logo on signage throughout the event, provide you with 8 Gala tickets, and more. These sponsorships are unlimited — join us!

COMMUNITY SPONSOR

$2,500 (Unlimited)

Change happens from the community on up, and your support is essential! Community Sponsors will be included in select digital marketing and promotional campaigns (up to $1,000 in value), have their logo on signage throughout the event, receive 6 Gala tickets, and more. These sponsorships are unlimited — the more, the merrier!

Learn more about the benefits of being a Neighborhood Sponsor

Event Activation

 

  • 8 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets for you
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Logo placement and signage throughout the event as the Neighborhood Sponsor.

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as a Neighborhood Sponsor on promotional materials including social, web, and email ($1,000 value)
  • Dedicated social media posts on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos
Learn more about the benefits of being a Community Sponsor

Event Activation

  • 6 Hall of Fame Gala Tickets
  • Business name mentioned by emcee throughout the evening
  • Logo placement and signage throughout the event as the Community Sponsor

Marketing and Promotion

  • Announced as a Community Sponsor on promotional material including social, web, and email ($1,000 value)
  • Logo placement on DPSCD’s and DPSF’s event page
  • Social media post carousel on DPSF and DPSCD social media channels with community partners
  • Ad placement in DPSCD and DPSF eblasts 
  • Logo inclusion in select secondary promotional videos
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