76th Annual Salute to the Champions
San Diego, CA
76th Annual Salute to the Champions
DESCRIPTION
Salute to the Champions is San Diego's premiere 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 for 2023 will be recognized, as will the individuals who have made significant contributions to the San Diego sports landscape.
- Cocktail reception, 5:30-6:30 pm
- Award show, & Breitbard Hall of Fame inductions, 6:30-9 pm
- All tickets will include a sit-down dinner.
- Tickets: $300/person. Table of 10: $2,500.00
- Hyatt Regency La Jolla | 3777 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego, CA 92122
- Attire: Cocktail or "Evening out"
- Self-Parking: $10/car | Valet: $25/car
NOTE: We are thrilled you will be joining us for our 76th Annual Salute to The Champions Event. While we are grateful to be out of the pandemic, the hospitality industry is still recovering. We respectfully ask you to please RSVP with the names of your guests and the tickets needed by Wednesday, January 17th, in order for us to have the best possible event.
Additionally, please be aware that there are no physical or digital tickets. Names will be on a list at the door. Thank you!
Awards & Honorees:
Breitbard Hall of Fame Inductees- Eric Weddle, Football
- Donnel Pumphrey, Football
- Terri Bamford, Basketball
Ron Fowler Community Champion
- Alex Morgan Foundation
Lifetime Achievement
- John Cunningham, USD
Alex Smith Courage Award
- Wayne McKinney III, USD
Challenged Athlete of the Year
- Lera Doederlein
2023 Professional & Amateur Stars of the Year
Pro:
Ha-Seong Kim – San Diego Padres
Austin Staats – San Diego Seals
Alex Morgan – San Diego Wave
Kelsey Plum – Las Vegas Aces (La Jolla Country Day)
Amateur:
Lamont Butler – SDSU basketball
Michael Fuhrman – UCSD baseball
Laulauga Tausaga – Team USA Discus (Mt. Miguel)
Nikki Ross – PLNU women’s soccer
Significant Achievement Awards
- SDSU Men's Basketball 2023
- PLNU Women's Soccer 2023
2023 Stars of the Month (High School, Amateur and Pro level)
Please find a list of Stars of the Month here:
Tickets:
Individual Ticket: $300
Table of 10: $2,500
2023 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 (Ad deadline for print: December 15th)
Name/logo on journal
Name/logo on website
Name/logo 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
Verbal “Thank you” by emcee from event stage
Gold Circle Sponsor $10,000
One table of 10 with premium location
Prominently-positioned full-page ad in the printed journal (Ad deadline for print: December 15th)
Name/logo recognition on website
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and on event big screen
Verbal “Thank you” by emcee from event stage
Reception Sponsor $10,000
One table of 10 with premium location
Prominent signage throughout reception area
Full-page ad in the printed journal (Ad deadline for print: December 15th)
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and event big screen
Name/logo recognition on website
Verbal “Thank you” by emcees from event stage
Bar Sponsor $5,000
Four tickets to gala
Full-page ad in printed journal (Ad deadline: December 15th)
Name/logo recognition on video scroll on monitors and event big screen
Name/logo on website
Name/logo recognition on signage at bars
Full Page Ad in printed journal $950
Half Page Ad in printed journal $550
(Artwork deadline December 15th, 2023)