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Presenter & Visionary Sponsor
Greene Family Foundation & Jim and Jessica Greene
Citizens of Distinction Gala
Saturday, January 31, 2026 5‒9 pm
Agua Caliente Rancho Mirage • Cahuilla Ballroom
Thank You To Our Generous Sponsors
Presenter & Visionary Sponsor
Greene Family Foundation
& Jim and Jessica Greene
Diamond Sponsor
Platinum Sponsor
Tom Minder & Duke Kulas
Gold Sponsor
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
MAAS
Ruby Sponsor
Elisabeth & Andy Dick
Shari & Marc Stewart
Christine & Tony Anderson
Carole & Dale Landon
Carol Fragen
El Paseo Jewelers
Peaksco, LLC, David Cohan & René Bernard
Wine Sponsor
Marge Dodge
Silver Sponsor
Barbara Foster Monachino
Ambassador Alvin J. & Susan Schonfeld
Jenell VanDenBos & Assoc. Real Estate
Diane Rubin & Lenny Eber
Joanne & Bill Chunowitz
Barbara & Bernie Fromm
Rachel & Ed Gubman
William D. Rutherford, Joan Lamb,
The Lamb Family Foundation
Maria & Mark Meyer, COD Trustee
Phillip Niblo & Deyssi Partida-Niblo
Emerald Sponsor
Jeffrey D. Elder & Karla Kjellin-Elder
Gerri & Dr. Paul Hinkes
Jane Saltonstall
Candice & Barry Morse
Norma Castaneda & HR Advantage
Graze Craze Palm Desert
David & Faith Field
Keystone Private Wealth
Sharon & Steve Edelman
Visit Greater Palm Springs
Exclusive Media Sponsor
KESQ
Sponsorships
Presenting Visionary Sponsor $100,000
Tax deductible portion: $96,400
- * Two (2) VIP tables up to 10 guests per table
- Participation on stage photo op of Presidents’ Award
- Personalized video message to be included in online marketing
- Recognition at ballroom entrance
- Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
- Listed as the Presenting Visionary Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Diamond Sponsor $50,000
Tax deductible portion: $46,400
- * Two (2) VIP tables of 10 guests per table
- Participation on stage photo op of Alumni Hall of Fame Inductee
- Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
- Listed as the Diamond Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Platinum Sponsor $25,000
Tax deductible portion: $23,200
- * One (1) VIP table of 10 guests
- Participation on stage photo op of scholarship essay award recipient
- Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
- Listed as the Platinum Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Gold Sponsor $15,000
Tax deductible portion: $13,200
- * One (1) preferred table of 10 guests
- Inclusion in press release announcing sponsorship
- Listed as the Gold Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Ruby Sponsor $10,000
Tax deductible portion: $8,200
- One (1) preferred table of 10 guests
- Listed as the Ruby Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Silver Sponsor $5,000
Tax deductible portion: $3,920
- Six (6) preferred seats
- Listed as the Silver Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in program, electronic marketing and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Emerald Sponsor $2,500
Tax deductible portion: $2,140
- Two (2) preferred seats
- Listed as the Emerald Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in program, electronic marketing and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Individual Ticket $500
Tax deductible portion: $320
- * Individual Ticket (1) Seat
Exclusive Underwriting Opportunities
Entertainment Sponsor $24,000
Tax deductible portion: $22,200
- One (1) table of 10 guests
- Listed as Entertainment Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Production Sponsor $22,000
Tax deductible portion: $20,200
- One (1) table of 10 guests
- Listed as Production Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Honoree Sponsor $12,500
Tax deductible portion: $10,700
- One (1) table of 10 guests
- Listed as Honoree Sponsor on all marketing materials
- Name recognition in printed/electronic materials, website and social media
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Event Decor Sponsor $10,500
Tax deductible portion: $8,700
- One (1) table of 10 guests
- Name/logo listed on table tent on each dining table
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Wine Sponsor $7,500
Tax deductible portion: $6,420
- Six (6) seats at the event
- Name/logo listed on table tent on each dining table
- Acknowledgment from the stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Valet Sponsor $5,500
Tax deductible portion: $4,420
- Six (6) seats at the event
- Acknowledgment from stage
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
Bid Paddle $8,500
Tax deductible portion: $7,420
- Six (6) seats at the event
- Name/logo on the back of bid paddles
- Acknowledgment from the stage from the auctioneer
- Acknowledgment on-screen during the program
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