Annual Gala Auction
41st Annual Gala
The Annual Gala Auction is our premier fundraising event of the year.
Business and civic leaders from Lake and Sumter Counties come together to help support the mission and work of the LSSC Foundation. All proceeds go to benefit student scholarships and programming at Lake-Sumter State College.
Black Tie Optional
Thank you to Ernie Morris Enterprises for 26 impactful years as our Presenting Sponsor, supporting generations of students!
Date
Friday, April 9, 2027
Secure your table by March 19, 2027
Time
Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction: 5:30PM
Dinner & Program: 6:30PM
Location
The Brownwood Hotel & Spa
3003 Brownwood Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
Sponsorship Opportunities
Golden Visionary
$25,000
- Exclusive VIP Table: Prime seating for 16 guests.
- Exclusive Table Service: Includes premium champagne, charcuterie, gourmet chocolates, and drink service.
- Prominent Branding: Logo on all event materials, website, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Stage Recognition: An opportunity to address the audience during the event.
- Exclusive Meet & Greet: Private luncheon with scholarship recipients.
- Scholarship Award: $5,000 scholarship for Athletics.
- Annual Athletics Golf Classic: A foursome and hole sponsor sign.
- Hotel Accommodations at the event: Four rooms at The Brownwood Hotel (includes massages from Spa for up to 8 guests.)
- Photo Booth Branding: Logo included on all photo booth photos during the event.
- Video: Before and after event videos.
Sparkling Scholars
$20,000
- Exclusive VIP Table: Prime seating for 16 guests.
- Exclusive Table Service: Includes premium champagne, charcuterie, gourmet chocolates, and drink service.
- Prominent Branding: Logo on all event materials, website, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Stage Recognition: An opportunity to address the audience during the event.
- Scholarship Award: $3,000 scholarship for Elementary Education.
- Annual Athletics Golf Classic: A foursome and hole sponsor sign.
- Hotel Accommodations at the event: Four rooms at The Brownwood Hotel (includes massages from Spa for up to 8 guests.)
- Video Recognition: Included in the thank you video.
Bright Futures
$15,000
- VIP Table: Seating for 16 guests.
- Table Service: Includes fine wine and drink service.
- Scholarship Award: $1,500 scholarship for Student Ambassador.
- Brand Visibility: Logo on event materials, website, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
- Annual Athletics Golf Classic: A foursome.
- Hotel Accommodations at the event: Three rooms at The Brownwood Hotel (includes massages from Spa for up to 6 guests.)
Student Success
$10,000
- Preferred Seating: Seating for 16 guests.
- Table Service: Includes charcuterie.
- Scholarship Award: $1,500 scholarship for Student Ambassador.
- Branding: Logo on event materials and website.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
- Hotel Accommodations at the event: Three rooms at The Brownwood Hotel (includes massages from Spa for up to 6 guests.)
Celebration
$7,500
- Reserved Seating: Seating for 8 guests.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event as Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor.
- Scholarship Award: $1,500 scholarship in your company name.
- Branding: Logo on event materials, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Signage: Stage signage as the Exclusive Entertainment Sponsor.
Promise
$5,000
- Reserved Seating: Seating for 8 guests.
- Scholarship Award: $1,500 scholarship for Student Ambassador.
- Branding: Logo on event materials, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
- Hotel Accommodations at the event: Two rooms at The Brownwood Hotel.
Opportunity
$3,500
- Reserved Seating: Seating for 8 guests.
- Branding: Logo on event materials, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
Pop & Pour
$3,000
- Bar and Drink Branding: Logo displayed at Bar and with drink service.
- Branding: Logo on event materials, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
Fizz & Fur
$3,000
- Puppy Branding: Logo displayed on puppy during event.
- Branding: Logo on event materials, social media mentions, and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
Live Auction Donor
- Branding: Name included in program and in post-event advertisement.
- Event Recognition: Acknowledgment during the event.
Silent Auction Donor
- Branding: Logo or Name included in program and in post-event advertisement.