75th Annual Salute to the Champions

San Diego, CA

75th Annual Salute to the Champions

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Salute to the Champions is San Diego's premier sports awards gala where the year’s memorable performances are celebrated and all-time greats receive the community’s highest sports honor: induction into the Breitbard Hall of Fame. Pro and Amateur Stars of the Year are recognized, as are individuals who have made significant contributions to the San Diego sports landscape.

Cocktail reception, 5:30-6:30pm

Award show, & Breitbard Hall of Fame inductions, 6:30-8pm

*Please note: this year's gala will feature heavy hors d'oeurves in lieu of a sit-down dinner.

Tickets: $300. Tables: $2,500

Hyatt Regency La Jolla

Questions: Loni Lewis / loni@sandiegosportsassn.com 

Awards & Honorees:

Breitbard Hall of Fame Inductees
Laurel Brassey Iversen, Volleyball
Rachel Buehler VanHollebeke, Soccer
Antonio Gates, Football

Ron Fowler Community Champion
Challenged Athletes Foundation

Lifetime Achievement
Ted Tollner

Ernest H. Wright Humanitarian
Bob Wilson
 
Challenged Athlete of the Year
Kym Crosby-Hightower
 
Special Award: Alex Smith
First recipient of the Alex Smith Courage Award

2021 Professional & Amateur Stars of the Year
To be announced soon!
 

2022 Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor    $15,000
Two tables of 10 with premium location
Shared seating during program with honorees, if desired and where possible
Prominently-positioned full-page ad in the printed journal
Name/logo on journal cover
Name/logo on step-&-repeat photo backdrops for media interviews & photo opportunities
Name/logo on website
Name recognition in all press releases, marketing collateral, e-blasts and social platforms
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and on event big screen
Opportunity to present award to an honoree on stage
Verbal “Thank you” by emcee from event stage

Gold Circle Sponsor    $10,000
One table of 10 with premium location
Shared seating during program with honorees, if desired and where possible
Prominently-positioned full-page ad in the printed journal
Name/logo on step-&-repeat photo backdrops for media interviews & photo opportunities
Name/logo recognition on website
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and on event big screen
Opportunity to present award to an honoree on stage
Verbal “Thank you” by emcee from event stage

Reception Sponsor    $10,000
One table of 10 with premium location
Shared seating during program with honorees, if desired and where possible
Prominent signage throughout reception area
Full-page ad in the printed journal
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and event big screen
Name/logo recognition on website
Opportunity to present award to an honoree on stage
Verbal “Thank you” by emcees from event stage

Bar Sponsor    $5,000
Four tickets to gala
Full-page ad in printed journal
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and event big screen
Name/logo on website
Name/logo recognition on signage at bars

Award Presenter    $5,000
Four tickets to gala
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and event big screen
Opportunity to be introduced and present award to honoree on stage

Table of 10   $2,500
Individual Ticket    $300
Full Page Ad in printed journal    $950
Half Page Ad in printed journal    $550
Quarter Page Ad in printed journal    $350
(Artwork deadline January 3, 2022)