Hosted by
National Coalition of 100 Black Women Inc., Aurora IL Metropolitan
About this event
Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala
Individual Ticket
$125
Join the NCBW 100 Aurora IL Metropolitan Chapter for the Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala.
"Capital & Crown — She Brings Both to the Table"
Saturday, November 7, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Belle Salle Banquets • 1920 East New York St • Aurora, Illinois 60502
Formal Attire — Gowns, Tuxedos & Suits
An extraordinary evening celebrating four Black women who are building, healing, empowering, and leading our community — featuring dinner, live music from Fredi Taylor and the NuSource Band, the Luminare Awards ceremony, a keynote address on Economic Empowerment, a silent auction, and dancing.
Your ticket includes:
- Plated dinner
- Live music and dancing
- Luminare Awards ceremony honoring excellence in Education, Health, Economic Empowerment and Civic Engagement
- Keynote address by Sacella Smith, Northeast Regional Economic Development Manager, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
- Silent auction access
- DJ Dr. Jerry Alexander 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ticket proceeds support NCBW-AIM's chapter programming and the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
Entrée Selection — required at checkout
Please select your entrée preference: Chicken | Salmon | Vegetarian
Table of 10
$1,250
Reserve a full table for your group, organization, or business at the Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala.
"Capital & Crown — She Brings Both to the Table"
Saturday, November 7, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Belle Salle Banquets • 1920 East New York St • Aurora, Illinois 60502
Formal Attire — Gowns, Tuxedos & Suits
Your Table of 10 includes:
- 10 reserved seats
- Plated dinner for all 10 guests
- Live music and dancing
- Luminare Awards ceremony
- Keynote address on Economic Empowerment
- Silent auction access
- DJ Dr. Jerry Alexander 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Ticket proceeds support NCBW-AIM's chapter programming and the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
Entrée selections for all 10 guests are due by October 15, 2026. You will receive instructions after purchase. Please email entrée preferences (Chicken, Salmon, or Vegetarian) for each guest to [email protected].
Full Page Digital Ad
$100
Advertise your business or organization at the Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala — November 7, 2026, Belle Salle Banquets, Aurora, Illinois.
Your full-page ad runs on 83-inch monitors in front of over 200 community leaders, professionals, educators, and business owners from across the western suburbs.
Ad specs: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 landscape, 30 seconds per rotation.
Deadline to submit: October 17, 2026.
Submit your ad file to: [email protected] — Subject: Luminare Gala Full Page Ad — [Organization Name]
Please note: Ad files must be submitted by October 17, 2026. Purchases made after this date cannot be guaranteed.
Ad proceeds benefit the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
Half Page Digital Ad
$50
Advertise your business or organization at the Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala — November 7, 2026, Belle Salle Banquets, Aurora, Illinois.
Your half page ad runs on 83-inch monitors in front of over 200 community leaders, professionals, educators, and business owners from across the western suburbs.
Ad specs: 1920 x 540 pixels, 16:9 half-screen horizontal, 15 seconds per rotation.
Deadline to submit: October 17, 2026.
Submit your ad file to: [email protected] — Subject: Luminare Gala Half Page Ad — [Organization Name]
Please note: Ad files must be submitted by October 17, 2026. Purchases made after this date cannot be guaranteed.
Ad proceeds benefit the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund.
LUMINARE PLATINUM SPONSOR
$5,000
ONLY 1 AVAILABLE — Exclusive Presenting Sponsor
The highest honor at the Inaugural Luminare Awards & Scholarship Fundraiser Gala. Your brand leads the evening — from the moment guests arrive to the last post shared.
Your Platinum Sponsorship includes:
- Exclusive presenting designation on all printed and digital materials, signage, and publicity
- 2 reserved premium tables (20 guests)
- Custom branded table signage at both premium tables
- 1-minute dedicated digital feature — premium placement during the evening
- Named recognition in opening and closing remarks by Mistress of Ceremonies
- Dedicated social media spotlight post before the gala
- Post-gala social media recognition and thank you feature
- Logo and organization name on chapter website throughout 2026–2027 program year
- Social media tag and recognition on all Luminare Gala posts before, during, and after
All sponsorship proceeds are directed entirely to the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, supporting young Black women in our community pursuing higher education.
After purchase you will receive a sponsorship commitment form and confirmation within 2 business days. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
LUMINARE GOLD SPONSOR
$2,500
LIMITED TO 3 GOLD SPONSORS
Put your brand at the table that matters. Gold level visibility before, during, and after the most talked-about evening in Aurora.
Your Gold Sponsorship includes:
- Premium recognition on all printed and digital materials and signage
- 1 reserved premium table (10 guests)
- Custom branded table signage at premium table
- 1-minute dedicated digital feature — premium placement during the evening
- Verbal recognition during the awards program
- Dedicated social media feature post before the gala
- Post-gala social media recognition and thank you feature
- Logo and organization name on chapter website through 2026–2027 program year
- Social media tag and recognition on all Luminare Gala posts before, during, and after
All sponsorship proceeds are directed entirely to the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, supporting young Black women in our community pursuing higher education.
After purchase you will receive a sponsorship commitment form and confirmation within 2 business days. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
LUMINARE SILVER SPONSOR
$1,500
LIMITED TO 5 SILVER SPONSORS
Put your brand in front of Aurora's most influential community leaders, professionals, and changemakers.
Your Silver Sponsorship includes:
- Recognition on all printed and digital materials and signage
- 6 reserved tickets — premium seating area
- 45-second dedicated digital feature — premium placement during the evening
- Verbal recognition during the evening
- Dedicated social media recognition post before the gala
- Post-gala social media recognition and thank you feature
- Logo and organization name on chapter website through 2026–2027 program year
- Social media tag on all Luminare Gala posts before, during, and after
All sponsorship proceeds are directed entirely to the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, supporting young Black women in our community pursuing higher education.
After purchase you will receive a sponsorship commitment form and confirmation within 2 business days. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
COMMUNITY PARTNER
$750
Stand with us. Be recognized as a proud Community Partner at one of Aurora's most significant Inaugural events.
Your Community Partnership includes:
- Recognition in event program and signage
- 2 reserved tickets
- 30-second digital ad on screen during the evening
- Social media acknowledgment post before the gala
- Post-gala social media recognition and thank you
- Organization name on chapter website
All sponsorship proceeds are directed entirely to the Luminare Rising Stars Scholarship Fund, supporting young Black women in our community pursuing higher education.
After purchase you will receive a sponsorship commitment form and confirmation within 2 business days. Questions? Contact us at [email protected]
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