Join Us!

Partner with Delaware Tech as a sponsor for the Gala. Support your nationally-acclaimed community college in establishing an endowment fund to provide access and opportunity for students in our community. Be recognized for your vision and leadership while ensuring the successful training of a competent workforce for Kent County and the State of Delaware. Host a table of family, friends and clients to an elegant evening of exceptional food, wine, microbrews, music and dancing.

To make arrangements to become a sponsor of the 2008 Gourmet Gala,
call Jan Clapp at 302-857-1125 today.

Other ways to help include advertising in the Gourmet Gala Program booklet, which every Gala guest receives, and donating items to our very popular Live and Silent Auctions.

Underwriter $20,000+

As Underwriter of the Gourmet Gala, you will receive these special benefits as the lead sponsor:

• Company/group name in formal invitation
• Company/group recognition in all publicity and media coverage
• Twelve Gala tickets
• Reserved table with company/group name
• Recognition in the Gala program
• Full-page premiere advertisement in the program
• Reserved parking for members of party
• Year-round company signage in Terry Campus Conference Center
• Tax deductions apply

Gold Sponsor $10,000

As a Gold Sponsor of the Gourmet Gala, you will receive these special benefits:

• Ten Gala tickets
• Reserved table with company/group name
• Recognition in the Gala program
• Full-page advertisement in the program
• Reserved parking for members of party
• Year-round company signage in Terry Campus Conference Center
• Tax deductions apply

Silver Sponsor $5,000

As a Silver Sponsor of the Gourmet Gala, you will receive these special benefits:

• Ten Gala tickets
• Reserved table with company/group name
• Recognition in the Gala program
• Full-page advertisement in the program
• Reserved parking for members of party
• Year-round company signage in Terry Campus Conference Center
• Tax deductions apply

Bronze $2,500

As a Bronze Sponsor of the Gourmet Gala, you will receive these special benefits:

• Eight Gala tickets
• Reserved table with company/group name
• Recognition in the Gala program
• One-half page advertisement in the program
• Reserved parking for members of party
• Year-round company signage in Terry Campus Conference Center
• Tax deductions apply

Table Sponsor $1,500

As a Table Sponsor of the Gourmet Gala, you will receive these special benefits:

• Eight Gala tickets
• Reserved table with company/group name
• Recognition in the Gala program
• Tax deductions apply

Purchasing an advertisement in the Gourmet Gala program is another great way to provide funds for student scholarships. Your advertisement will be seen by each of the 500 Gala attendees and participants. If you do not already have an ad design, we will help you.

To purchase an ad in the Gourmet Gala program or to see ad examples, call Fred Evins at 302-857-1608.

Options:

• Full page ad (4 ¾ x 7 ½ inches) $250
• ½ page ad (4 ¾ x 3 5/8 inches) $155
• ¼ page ad (2 ¼ x 3 5/8 inches) $95

The 2007 Gourmet Gala launched the live and silent auction portions of the annual event-and they became a highlight of the evening! The live auction included one-of-a-kind artwork, vacations and once-in-a-lifetime entertainment opportunities. The silent auction included a variety of items from Delaware-made gifts to jewelry, sports tickets and antiques collected from across the country

If you would like to donate an item to the Gourmet Gala auctions, click here for a printable form and call Jan Clapp at 302-857-1125 for more details.