2026 UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball – Hampton Roads
The UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball is one of the organization’s signature fundraising galas and premier social events of the year. Hosted by a diverse group of corporate sponsors and individuals, it involves celebrities, dignitaries and more than 500 business, civic and education leaders, alumni and others who support UNCF’s mission of investing in America’s future by getting students to and through college.
6:00 p.m.
Registration Opens
6:45 p.m.
Ballroom Opens
7:00 p.m.
Program
8:30 p.m.
Entertainment
Hilton Norfolk The Main
100 E Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Marquis Sponsor – (Presenting) $50,000
- Two Reserved Tables for 10 Guests Each
- Registration for 20 guests to the VIP Reception
- Pre-Reception VIP Photo-op with Host Mayor and Students
- Opportunity to produce a one-minute pre-recorded message from your CEO to be aired during program
- Premier promotion of corporate logo and name prominently displayed as a Marquis Sponsor on local UNCF website pages and throughout gala program
- Promotional acknowledgement in pre-, during and post- gala social media event activities and event website
- Recognition as Marquis Sponsor on press releases, virtual banners, digital and spoken program and in UNCF Annual Report
- Full-page ad in program or full-screen ad on sponsor video presentation
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a chairperson on event host committee
Mayors’ Royal Court – $25,000
- One Reserved Table for 10 Guests
- Registration for 10 guests to the VIP Reception
- Pre-event VIP Photo-op with Host Mayor and Students
- Opportunity to produce a 30-sec pre-recorded message from your CEO to be aired during program
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Prominent brand placement in pre-function area
- Opportunity for company representative to serve as a chairperson on event host committee
- Company logo displayed on a shared screen as part of sponsor video welcome
- Full-screen ad on sponsor video presentation
Mayors’ Masked Court – $10,000
- One Reserved Table for 10 Guests
- Registration for 10 guests to the VIP sponsor reception
- Pre-event red carpet photo opportunities with the Host Mayors
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve on event host committee
The Mayors’ Court – $5,000
- One Reserved Table for 10 Guests
- Brand recognition in select print and electronic media
- Opportunity for company representative to serve on event host committee
Small Business/Educational Institutions – $3,000
AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS/SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY (50 EMPLOYEES OR LESS)
- One Reserved Table for 10 Guests
- Brand recognition in print and in electronic materials
General Sponsor – $1,500
- Four (4) Tickets at same table (if available)Listing as a General Sponsor in program presentation
Individual Ticket
- $200 – Early Bird Price before November 1, 2025
- $250 – Price after November 1, 2025