Sponsor the MLK Community Celebration
Invest in leadership, youth, justice, belonging, and the ongoing work of building the Beloved Community.
The MLK Community Celebration is made possible through the generosity, partnership, and shared commitment of community sponsors.
On Monday, January 18, 2027, our community will gather to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through recognition, storytelling, music, reflection, and a renewed call to action.
When you sponsor the MLK Community Celebration, you are not simply supporting an event. You are investing in leadership, youth, community connection, and the ongoing work of building the Beloved Community.
Date: Monday, January 18, 2027
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Viterbo University Fine Arts Center
Cost: Free and open to the community
Why Sponsor?
Your sponsorship helps us:
Honor local leaders who are carrying Dr. King’s legacy forward
Recognize youth, college, and adult leadership in our community
Create a welcoming space for reflection, learning, and connection
Support event costs such as venue, program materials, music, recognition, and outreach
Keep the celebration free and open to the community
Strengthen community visibility around justice, service, and belonging
Sponsor Recognition
Sponsor recognition may include:
• Logo or name recognition on the event website
• Recognition in the event program or printed materials
• Verbal recognition during the celebration
• Social media appreciation
• Opportunity to support a specific award or area of the celebration
• Community visibility as a partner committed to service, courage, justice, and love in action
Sponsorship Opportunities
Beloved Community Sponsor — $5,000
Premier recognition as a leading sponsor of the MLK Community Celebration. Includes prominent website and program recognition, verbal recognition during the celebration, social media appreciation, and the opportunity to be connected with a featured award or major celebration element.
Legacy Sponsor — $2,500
Recognition as a key sponsor helping carry Dr. King’s legacy forward. Includes website and program recognition, verbal recognition during the celebration, and social media appreciation.
Justice & Service Sponsor — $1,000
Recognition as a community sponsor supporting leadership, service, and belonging. Includes website and program recognition and social media appreciation.
Community Supporter — $500
Recognition as a community supporter helping make the celebration possible. Includes website or program recognition.
Friend of the Celebration — Any Amount
Every gift helps continue the work. Community gifts of any size are welcomed and appreciated.
Support Leadership Recognition
Sponsors may also choose to align their support with one of the leadership awards recognized during the celebration:
Lynda Blackmon Lowery Youth Leadership Award
William “Bill” Coleman College Leadership Award
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Adult Leadership Award
Award sponsorship creates a meaningful connection between your organization and the leaders being honored for courage, service, justice, and community impact.
Thank You
Thank you for helping carry Dr. King’s legacy forward. Your sponsorship helps create a gathering where leadership is honored, youth are uplifted, and the community is invited to continue the work together.
