Shell/Pro Football Alumni Community Awards Gala
Shell/Pro Football Alumni Community Awards Gala
Date TBD
The Club at Shadow Lakes
Aliquippa, Pennsylvania
Honoring Pro Football Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett
Benefiting the Beaver County Community
Shell Polymers will be teaming up with Pro Football Alumni to host its third annual Community Awards Gala to support the Beaver County community. Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement award celebrating his career as a football player and philanthropist. Tony is a product of Hopewell High School and the University of Pittsburgh.
To continue the enhancement of education in the community, two Beaver County Seniors will be recognized as “Outstanding Students of the Year” and be awarded scholarships for secondary education and one teacher as “Educator of the Year”. Additionally, in honor of Tony Dorsett’s hometown, The Gala will provide funding to support additional Beaver County causes. A grant to renovate the home of a military veteran will also be presented.

The Tony Dorsett VIP Reception includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, meet & greet and photos with Tony Dorsett. Each VIP sponsor also gets a signed group photo with Tony Dorsett.
The Community Awards Gala includes gourmet dinner, open bar all evening, and commemorative gift. There will be many celebrity pro football alumni in attendance.
Emcee: Merril Hoge – Pro Football Alumnus
Honorary Chair: Hilary Mercer – Senior Vice President, Shell Polymers, Pennsylvania
Event Chair: Todd Kalis – Executive Director, Huddle Up for Kids Foundation
Sponsorship & Underwriting Opportunities
Sponsorship Opportunities
Title Sponsorship – $50,000 *Only One Available/SOLD
- “Shell/Pro Football Alumni Community Awards Gala” on all event materials
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Lifetime Achievement recipient, Tony Dorsett, seated at Gala Awards Dinner table of your choice
- Title Sponsor logo on 2019 website and banner logo on auction site smartphone display
- Title Sponsor mentions in all social media posts and any media broadcasts
- Title Sponsor logo on Gala program cover
- Alternating logo on repeat backdrop at event
- Live mentions on day of event
- Thirty (30) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- Three (3) tables of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- Three (3) group photos with Tony Dorsett at VIP Reception
Hall of Fame/VIP Reception Sponsorship – $30,000 *Only One Available
- VIP Reception Underwriter
- Mentions in social media posts and any media broadcasts
- Full page ad in program
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Twenty (20) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- Two (2) tables of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- Two (2) group photos with Tony Dorsett at VIP Reception
Super Bowl Sponsorship – $15,000
- Mention in program
- Mentions in social media posts
- Name/Logo on screen at event
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- One (1) group photo with Tony Dorsett at VIP Reception
Conference Champion Sponsorship – $12,500
- Mention in program
- Name/Logo on screen at event
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
Division Champion Sponsorship – $10,000
- Mention in program
- Name/Logo on screen at event
- Five (5) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
Underwriting Opportunities
In an effort to distribute as much funding for the Beaver County community, we are seeking underwriters to cover the major expenses of the event.
The deadline to secure underwriting opportunities is May 24th, unless otherwise stated. All opportunities are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Premier Underwriting Opportunities
Dinner Underwriter – $15,000
Helps to cover the cost of the dinner.
- Prime table placement at the Gala Awards Dinner
- Name/Logo on screen and on all tables at event
- Listing on the dinner menu and mention in program
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- One (1) group photo with Tony Dorsett at VIP Reception
Audio/Visual Underwriter – $15,000
Helps to cover the cost of the Audio/Visual for the event.
- Prime table placement at the Gala Awards Dinner
- Name/Logo on screen at event
- Mention in program
- Autographed piece of Tony Dorsett memorabilia
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- One (1) group photo with Tony Dorsett at VIP Reception
Bar Underwriter – $12,500
Helps to cover the cost of the alcohol for the event.
- Signage at all bars and Name/Logo on event cocktail napkins (deadline May 24th)
- Mention in program
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
Auction Software Underwriter – $12,500
Helps to cover the cost of the mobile auction item software and credit card processing fees.
- Logo featured on event website, auction site smartphone display & silent auction bid sheets
- Mention in program
- Ten (10) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
Vacation Package Underwriter – $10,000
Helps to cover the cost of the airfare and hotel rooms for our vacation package.
- Mention in program
- Name on screen at event
- Five (5) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
Presenting Underwriting Opportunities
Auction Checkout Underwriter – $3,500
- Signage at the checkout table and name/Logo on the auction take home bags (deadline May 24th)
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Photo Booth Underwriter – $3,500
- Signage at the photo booth and recognition on all photos
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Program Underwriter – $3,500
- Recognition as printing underwriter on the program
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Entry and Directional Signage Underwriter – $3,500
- Recognition on all entry and directional signage
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Stage Underwriter – $3,500
- Name on stage at event
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Live Auction Underwriter – $3,500
- Recognition at the event during the Live Auction, and in the Live Auction display area
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Registration Underwriter – $3,500
- Signage in the registration area
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Silent Auction Underwriter – $3,500
- Signage in the silent auction area
- Two (2) tickets to the Gala Awards Dinner
Individual Tables and Tickets
Individual Table for the Gala Awards Dinner – $7,500
- One (1) table of 10 at the Gala Awards Dinner
- Two (2) tickets to the Tony Dorsett VIP Reception
Individual Ticket for the Gala Awards Dinner– $750
- One (1) ticket to the Gala Awards Dinner