CELEBRATING
INNOVATION
Expect the Unexpected!
2023 HWI unGala
Friday, October 27, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
2023 unGALA Honorees:
Jane F. Griffin, PhD
Helen Woodward Rivas Award
Thomas A. Russo, MD
Dr. George F. Koepf Award
John G. Horn, Esq.
Outstanding Service Award
Ryan Sheehan, CIC, AAI
Allison Jensen Young Professional Award
unGALA Evening Activities, including:
Chef Demonstrations
by Chef Darian Bryan and Jannell Eason of Nikki’s Chocolates
Silent Auction
Bidding Opens on Monday, October 23, Visit https://hwmri.winningbidder.
Wine and Chocolate Pairing and Tasting
featuring Robert Renzoni Vineyards and Dark Forest Chocolates
Bourbon Tasting
Provided by Brighton Wine and Liquor
500 Pearl Street, Buffalo, NY
Forbes Theatre
2023 HWI unGALA Sponsorship Opportunities
Premier Presenting Sponsor - $25,000
- Early VIP Cooking Demonstration
- 30 Event Tickets, Reserved seating
- Featured in all advertisements, press releases, TV/radio promotions, and on social media
- Branding in the Structures Magazine, website, event signage, invitations, and save-the-dates
Champion Sponsor - $15,000
- Early VIP Cooking Demonstration
- 20 Event Tickets, Reserved seating
- Featured in advertisements, press releases, TV/radio promotions, and on social media
- Branding in the Structures Magazine, website, event signage, invitations, and save-the-dates
Visionary Sponsor - $10,000
- Early VIP Cooking Demonstration
- 16 Event Tickets, Reserved seating
- Featured in advertisements, press releases, TV/radio promotions, and on social media
- Branding in the Structures Magazine, website, event signage, invitations, and save-the-dates
Transformative Sponsor - $7,500
- Early VIP Cooking Demonstration
- 12 Event Tickets, Reserved tables
- An extra round of wine tastings
- Mentions in social media, advertisements, and press releases
- Branding in the Structures Magazine, website, and event signage
Discovery Sponsor - $6,000
- 4 event tickets, Reserved table
- An extra round of Bourbon Tastings
- Mentions in social media, advertisements, and press releases
- Branding in the Structures Magazine, website, and event signage
Innovator Sponsor - $3,500
- 4 event tickets, Reserved table
- Mentions in social media, advertisements, and press releases
- Listing in the Structures Magazine, website, and event signage
Other Sponsorship Opportunities
Educator Sponsor - $3,000
- Company logo on event signage
- Signage by the Entertainment
- 4 event tickets
Encourager Sponsor - $2,000
- Branding on silent auction website promoted a week prior to event
- Signage on the silent auction tables
- 4 event tickets
Collaborator Sponsor - $1,500
- Branding display on each table
- 2 event tickets
All sponsorships include membership into the 2023 Hauptman Society
2023 HWI unGALA Sponsors
Premier Presenting Sponsor
The Magnuszewski Foundation For Things That Need Money
Premier Media Sponsor
Discovery Sponsor
Innovator Sponsor
Educator Sponsor
Phil and Nicole Nobel
Encourager Sponsor
Collaborator Sponsor
