St. Mary’s Celebration of Courageous Leaders Gala

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Celebration of courageous Leaders Gala

Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Location: Athens Country Club

Celebration of Courageous Leaders honors an individual within our community who exemplifies leadership marked by courage, compassion, and a commitment to serving others. This black-tie event brings together loyal, long-time supporters as well as new friends for an evening of celebration, inspiration, and an opportunity to further the mission and impact of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Registration Information

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To pay by check, please complete this form and mail it with your check to St. Mary’s Foundation, 1230 Baxter St, Athens, GA 30606. Please include “St. Mary’s Gala” in the memo line.

Presenting Sponsors

Heyward Allen Sponsor

Guardian Sponsors

Coming Soon

Advocate Sponsors

Coming Soon

Community Sponsors

Mrs. Barbara Dooley

Commercial FloorsGeorgia Power LogoBurton & Burton Logo

Supporting Sponsors

  • The Commercial Bank

Champion Sponsors

  • Jim and Sandy Boyles
  • Walton EMC

St. Mary’s Celebration of Courageous Leaders Gala Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor - $25,000

  • 20 seats (2 tables) with premium placement
  • Invitation for 20 guests to attend Patron Party immediately prior to event
  • Special verbal recognition during event
  • Logo placement on all event materials
  • Recognition in Foundation communications, press release, and hospital social media
  • 4 hotel rooms at local boutique hotel for Saturday, March 28
  • Full page print ad in official event program
  • Two bottles of champagne per table
  • Private cocktail server

Guardian Sponsor - $15,000

  • 10 seats (1 table) with premium placement
  • Invitation for 10 guests to attend Patron Party immediately prior to event
  • Special recognition during event
  • Logo placement on all event materials
  • Recognition in Foundation communications and hospital social media
  • 2 hotel rooms at local boutique hotel for Saturday, March 28
  • Half page print ad in official event program

Advocate Sponsor - $10,000

  • 8 seats with premium placement
  • Invitation for 8 guests to attend Patron Party immediately prior to event
  • Special recognition during event
  • Logo placement on all event materials
  • Recognition in Foundation communications and hospital social media

Community Sponsor - $5,000

  • 6 seats with premium placement
  • Logo placement on all event materials
  • Recognition in Foundation communications and hospital social media

Supporting Sponsor - $2,500

  • 4 seats with premium placement
  • Recognition in event program
  • Recognition in Foundation communications and hospital social media

Champion Sponsor - $1,000

  • 2 seats with premium placement
  • Recognition in event program
  • Recognition in Foundation communications and hospital social media

Individual ticket: $250

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