Honor Tier Sponsor – $10,000 (Presenting Sponsor)

• This level funds our twice-monthly Career Compass Workshops offer hands-on career discovery sessions featuring guest speakers from diverse industries who share insights on their roles, education paths, work-life balance, and success tips. Each workshop includes interactive handouts, career planning tools, and take-home swag to keep participants engaged and inspired beyond the session.
• Top “Presented By” billing on all event signage and marketing
• Speaking opportunity during ceremony
• VIP seating for 10 + early entry meet & greet with GPS leadership (4:30-5:30)
• 10 tribute lanterns
• Premier spotlight in press release and social media
• Booth Space

Valor Tier Sponsor – $5,000

• This level funds GPS monthly networking events, connecting at-risk individuals with employers, mentors and certification partners.
• Premium logo placement on event signage and program
• VIP seating for 6 + invitation to private VIP reception (4:30-5:30)
• 5 tribute lanterns
• Inclusion in press and dedicated social feature
• Booth Space

Pathway Sponsor – $2,500

• Funds one full certification scholarship for an at-risk individual
• Logo on printed materials and promotional flyers
• Reserved seating for 4 & VIP reception with GPS Leadership (4:30-5:30)
• Quarter-page program tribute
• 3 lantern dedications
• Shared social media spotlight
• Booth Space

Catalyst Sponsor – $1,000

• Provides laptops and digital access tools for at-risk students pursuing high school diplomas or certification training
• Logo on signage and website sponsor listing
• Reserved seating for 4 & VIP reception with GPS Leadership (4:30-5:30)
• 2 tribute lanterns
• Booth Space

Mission Booth Sponsor – $300

• Funds a Career Readiness Kit: resume coaching, interview attire stipend
• Booth space
• Opportunity to display materials and engage attendees
• Reserved seating for 2 & VIP reception with GPS Leadership (4:30-5:30)
• 1 lantern dedication

Experience a meaningful evening of remembrance and celebration.
Includes:

• Delicious hors d’oeuvres and light fare
• Access to a cash bar
• Entry into our door prize drawing with exciting giveaways
• Opportunity to join the lantern lighting ceremony and witness a breathtaking tribute

For those who cannot attend the Lanterns for the Fallen event on September 11th but wish to honor a loved one, this virtual tribute provides a meaningful way to participate in spirit.

Your Lantern Includes:

• A personalized lantern dedication released during the live ceremony
• Name and message printed in the event tribute program
• Recognition in the GPS Foundation’s digital “Wall of Honor”
• A commemorative digital certificate mailed to you or your honoree’s family
• Optional photo inclusion in the post-event gallery (upon request)

Can’t be there? Let your light shine anyway.
Whether honoring a fallen military member, first responder, veteran, or survivor, your tribute becomes part of a collective message of remembrance and hope.