77th Annual Salute to the Champions

San Diego, CA

77th Annual Salute to the Champions

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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 2024 will be recognized, as will the individuals who have made significant contributions to the San Diego sports landscape.
  • Monday, January 13, 2025
  • 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 77th Annual Salute to The Champions Event. We respectfully ask you to please RSVP with the names of your guests and tickets needed by Wednesday, December 18th, 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:

  • Jake Peavy | MLB
  • Adrian Gonzalez | MLB
  • Charde Houston | WNBA

Alex Smith Courage In Sports:

  • Brooklyn Burns | Torrey Pines High School alumnus

Lifetime Achievement: 

  • Doug Peabody | The Bishop's School 

Ron Fowler Community Champion: 

  • In remembrance of Ethan Hamilton | Point Loma Nazarene University

Stars of the Year: 

  • Jurickson Profar  |  San Diego Padres
  • Chris Origlieri  |  San Diego Seals
  • Naomi Girma  |  San Diego Wave FC
  • DiJonai Carrington  |  WNBA
  • Jordan Vasquez  |  Cal State San Marcos  |  Basketball 
  • Scott Anderson  |  Point Loma Nazarene  |  Baseball 
  • Mac Barbara  |  SDSU  |  Softball
  • Austin Smith  |  USD  |  Baseball

Challenged Athlete Foundation Award

  • Derek Loccident

Significant Achievement Award

  • SDSU Women’s Softball
  • USD Men’s Baseball

 2024 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

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 5th)
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 5th)
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 5th)
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 5th)
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 5th, 2024)