The "A Candle in the Dark" Gala is a highly sought-after, annual, black-tie event to celebrate excellence. For the last 35 years, Morehouse has paid tribute to distinguished nominees for their outstanding contributions in science, technology, business, government, the arts, and entertainment, among other professions.
Past Gala honorees include iconic achievers who have made their indelible marks in their respective careers, including prolific playwright August Wilson, three-time heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali, Oscar-winning actor Denzel Washington, legendary singersongwriter Stevie Wonder, pioneer political activist and actor Harry Belafonte, baseball Hall of Famer Henry "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron, global media leader Oprah Winfrey, and prominent philanthropist Robert F. Smith.
This black-tie tribute celebrating achievement is not only one of the College's and community's most anticipated and attended affairs, but also Morehouse's most successful event supporting student scholarships. To date, thanks to the investment of corporate sponsors like you, the Gala has grossed more than $20 million with net proceeds benefitting the Morehouse College General Scholarship Fund.
This year's event will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at the historic Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Atlanta, Georgia. The VIP Reception will commence at 6 p.m. and the main event will begin at 7:30 p.m. We hope you will join us as Morehouse commemorates its 156th year of educating and developing extraordinary leaders.
Presenting Sponsor - $250,000
• Presenting Gala sponsor
• Three (3) reserved tables for 30 guests w/ premium seating
• Special Gala introduction including 3-minute remarks
• Tickets for 30 guests to attend VIP Reception
• Executive photo opportunity with President and special guests
• One (1) full-center-page, four-color ad in souvenir program
• Premium placement of company logo on signage/ video loop
• Company name displayed on sponsor's tables
Platinum VIP Sponsor - $100,000
• Supporting sponsor of VIP Reception
• Tickets for 20 guests to attend VIP Reception
• Special introduction w/ 2-minute remarks at VIP Reception
• Two (2) reserved tables at Gala for 20 guests w/ premium seating
• Special mention in remarks during Gala
• Executive photo opportunity with President and special guests
• One (1) full-page, four-color ad in souvenir program
• Premium placement of company logo on signage/ video loop
• Company name displayed on sponsor's tables
Founder's Day Legacy Sponsor - $150,000
• Title sponsor of VIP Reception
• Opening and closing remarks at VIP Reception
• Tickets for 20 guests to attend the VIP Reception
• Two (2) reserved tables for 20 guests w/ premium seating
• Branded promotional products/ souvenirs at VIP Reception
• Special mention in remarks during Gala
• Executive photo opportunity with President and special guests
• One (1) full-page, four-color ad in souvenir program
• Premium placement of company logo on signage/ video loop
• Company name displayed on sponsor's tables
Platinum Sponsor - $50,000
• Two (2) reserved tables for 20 guests w/ priority seating
• Tickets for 20 guests to attend the VIP Reception
• Interactive Photo Experience sponsor
• Corporate team souvenir photo
• One (1) half-page, four-color ad in souvenir program
• Placement of company logo on signage/ video loop
• Company name displayed on sponsor's tables
4 THE ‘A CANDLE IN THE DARK’ GALA SPONSORSHIP AND
Yes, my company/I will support the Morehouse College “A Candle in the Dark” Gala at the following sponsorship level:
$250,000 Presenting Sponsor
$150,000 Founder’s Day Legacy Sponsor
$100,000 Platinum VIP Sponsor
$50,000 Platinum Sponsor $35,000 Gold Sponsor
$25,000 Silver Sponsor $15,000 Bronze Sponsor $10,000 Corporate Sponsor
*All sponsor-level gifts will be listed in the souvenir program
Please submit your sponsorship reservation, company logo and the high-resolution, press quality PDF ad HERE
Full Page Ad
(Presenting, Legacy, & Platinum VIP sponsors)
8.5” W x 11” H with bleed
7.5” W x 10” H without bleed
8.5” W x 11” H with bleed 7.5” x 10” H without bleed Half Page Ad (Platinum sponsors)
8.75” W x 4.5” H with bleed 7.5” x 4.5” H without bleed
7.5” W x 4.5” H without bleed 8.75” W x 4.5” H with bleed
Full-Page Ad Half-Page Ad Quarter-Page Ad
Quarter Page Ad (Gold, Silver, Bronze & Corporate sponsors) 3.5” W x 4.75” H
Ad Deadline: Jan. 6, 2023 BY 5 P.M. EST
Book Trim size is 8.5” x 11”
Non-bleed size is 7.5” x 10”
Trim Down-Style size is 7.5” x 10”
Color: Full-Four Color Format: Acrobat PDF (press-quality)
Book Trim size is 8.5” x 11” Color: Full-Four Color Format: Acrobat PDF (press-quality)
Morehouse College will not be able to design company ads. Incomplete or incorrectly prepared artwork will not be accepted.
Thank you for your consideration. Please use THIS LINK to electronically submit your sponsorship reservation form and to generate the invoice.
All reservations are due by January 6, 2023.
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact the Sponsorship Director listed below.
Katina Hawkins Director, Event Sponsorships katina.hawkins@morehouse.edu 470-639-0248
Gala proceeds support the College’s general scholarship fund. All sponsorship-level gifts will be listed in the program. All contributions are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Note: The list of past corporate sponsors is a sampling, and not meant to represent all past Gala sponsorships.
HENRY M. GOODGAME, JR Vice President, External Relations and Alumni Engagement henry.goodgame@morehouse.edu 470-639-0400
KATINA H. HAWKINS Director, Event Sponsorships katina.hawkins@morehouse.edu 470-639-0248
