Days of Activation
Community events, youth development, wellness initiatives and the official awards celebration.
FOUNDING PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITY • 2027
BUILD LEGACY.
MAKE HISTORY.
A year-long platform connecting sport, culture, community impact and the official Slam Dunk Awards™ celebration in Washington, DC.
4Days of Proposed Activation
12Months of Proposed Visibility
18Official Award Categories
1Washington, DC Host City
Event details, amounts, benefits and projections shown on this page are proposed and subject to final agreement.
THE OPPORTUNITY
One city. One platform. One partnership that makes history.
Awards Ceremony
The pinnacle celebration honoring dunkers, athletes and pioneers.
Dunker’s Ball
A black-tie experience with sneakers honoring legacy and excellence.
Months of Storytelling
Year-round digital content, media series, features and community spotlights.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
Four signature programs. One mission.
The 2027 sponsorship proposal identifies four community-impact programs with proposed Year 1 targets.
YOUTH
Dunking in the Hood
Restoring hope. Creating opportunities.
- 3,000+ youth participants served
- 10+ DC neighborhoods activated
- 50+ basketball clinics & camps
- 100+ scholarships awarded
HEALTH
Dunking for Your Health
Health screenings. Wellness education.
- 2,000+ free health screenings
- 4 major health fair events
- 1,500+ wellness education participants
- 10+ nutrition & fitness workshops
AWARENESS
Dunking for the Cure
Raising awareness. Saving lives.
- 1,500+ awareness event participants
- 4 awareness campaigns
- 500+ patient & family support kits
- $75,000+ proposed donations to research & care
GLOBAL
Dunking for Africa
Building courts. Building leaders. Building freedom.
- 1,000+ youth impacted in Africa
- 5+ courts built or refurbished
- 50+ community leaders trained
- 200+ education & leadership resources donated
7,500+Youth & community participants served
55+Basketball clinics & camps
150+Scholarships & youth investments
$225,000+Community grants, donations & support
SIGNATURE EXPERIENCE
The Dunker’s Ball
A black-tie gala with sneakers, created as part of the Slam Dunk Awards™ experience to celebrate dunkers, honor excellence, create sponsor visibility and raise support for the Dunk Fund.
BLACK TIE. SNEAKERS. BIGGER PURPOSE.
A Night for Dunkers. A Future for Generations.
The Dunker’s Ball brings together athletes, legends, influencers, sponsors and community leaders for a premium celebration of dunk culture with a commitment to education through the Dunk Fund.
- Red carpet arrivals
- Slam Dunk Awards recognition
- Celebrity guests and special tributes
- Live entertainment
- Exclusive sneaker sponsor showcase
- Silent and live auctions
- Dunk Fund scholarship announcements
- Networking with industry leaders
Formal elegance with sneaker pride.
Honoring dunkers across high school, college, pro, international, streetball and more.
Scholarships, mentorship and educational opportunities for young dunkers.
Sneaker-company donations, product displays and brand partnerships.
Fine dining, entertainment, impact and inspiration.
DUNKER’S BALL SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Invest in talent. Change a life.
These proposed Dunker’s Ball sponsorship levels are designed specifically for the gala experience and Dunk Fund mission.
PLATINUM SPONSOR
$100,000+
- Event naming rights
- Premier brand placement
- VIP table for 10
- Stage recognition
- Scholarship in sponsor’s name
GOLD SPONSOR
$50,000
- Major brand visibility
- VIP table for 8
- Product showcase
- Stage recognition
SILVER SPONSOR
$25,000
- Brand placement
- VIP table for 6
- Event signage
- Media recognition
BRONZE SPONSOR
$10,000
- Brand listing
- VIP table for 4
- Event program ad
- Social media feature
COMMUNITY PARTNER
$5,000
- Supporter recognition
- 2 event tickets
- Logo on sponsor board
- Help fund a scholarship
Dunker’s Ball sponsorship levels, benefits, event details and deliverables are proposed and subject to final agreement.
PARTNERSHIP INVESTMENT OPTIONS
Choose the level of impact that fits your vision.
Community Partner
$100,000
Proposed one-year partnership
- Partner recognition across event marketing and official platforms
- Logo placement on select signage, digital assets and partner page
- Participation in community-impact programs and activations
- Four tickets to Dunker’s Ball
- Quarter-page in souvenir program
RECOMMENDED
Founding Community Impact Partner
$250,000
Proposed one-year partnership
- Exclusive presenting rights to one official award category
- Prominent logo placement across event marketing and digital platforms
- Co-branded community-impact activations and programs
- VIP access to all events, including Dunker’s Ball and awards ceremony
- Full-page ad in souvenir program + digital feature
- Recognition in press releases and partner announcements
- Opportunity to present an award on stage
Founding Presenting Partner
$500,000
Proposed one-year partnership
- Title-level visibility across platforms, media, signage and national promotional materials
- “Presented by [Partner]” branding across the entire Slam Dunk Awards™ experience
- Exclusive naming rights as Founding Presenting Partner
- VIP experiences for up to 10 guests, including Dunker’s Ball and hospitality
- Two-page spread in souvenir program + digital hero feature
- Co-branded national and local PR initiatives
- Opportunity to deliver opening remarks at the awards ceremony
All amounts, benefits, exclusivity rights and deliverables are proposed and subject to final agreement.
PARTNERSHIP BENEFITS
Maximum visibility. Measurable impact.
Premium Brand Visibility
Logo placement across stage, LED screens, backdrops, digital signage and step-and-repeat.
On-Stage & On-Camera Integration
Mentions by hosts, presenters and guests throughout the awards broadcast.
Community Impact Leadership
Visible leadership across signature programs and community-impact initiatives.
Multi-Platform Digital Exposure
Website, app, email, social media and streaming-platform inclusion.
Content & Storytelling Features
Brand spotlights in video features, social content and community-impact storytelling.
Hospitality & Entertainment
Invitations to receptions, athlete lounges and partner experiences.
Measurement & Reporting
Post-event reporting with reach, engagement, media and community outcomes.
Year-Round Association
Proposed 12 months of visibility leading up to and following the awards event.
PARTNERSHIP PROCESS
From conversation to activation.
1
Discover
Learn your goals and explore alignment.
2
Design
Customize a partnership for impact and visibility.
3
Agree
Finalize terms, benefits and deliverables.
4
Activate
Launch together and create measurable impact.
LET’S MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER
Ready to build something extraordinary?
Start a conversation about a founding partnership, award-category sponsorship, community activation or corporate package.
1-844-DUNKAWARDS1-844-386-5292
slamdunkawards@gmail.comEmail partnership team
Washington, DCProposed 2027 host city