Our annual gala is Tuesday, May 12th from 7:00-9:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn on the East Beltline in Grand Rapids. With a theme of cultivating change, join us and our award winners at this indoor garden party! Hors d'oeuvres and beverages are included, and there will be a silent auction! Register today and support as at our largest annual fundraiser. Please see below for sponsorship information.

Interested in Sponsoring?

We are offering the follow sponsorship levels and benefits, as well as a silent auction option: 

The Grower Level ($300)

• Included on Dandelion Dinner & Awards event marketing

• Two complimentary tickets to Dandelion Dinner & Awards

• Shoutout on night of event

• Backlink to your website

• Sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please speak to your accounting professional to discuss whether to claim the sponsorship as a tax-deductible donation or as a marketing expense.) 

The Gardener Level ($500)

• Included on Dandelion Dinner & Awards event marketing

• Three complimentary tickets to Dandelion Dinner & Awards

• Shoutout on night of event

• Option for brief speaking time on night of event

• Backlink to your website

• Sponsorship is tax-deductible (Please speak to your accounting professional to discuss whether to claim the sponsorship as a tax-deductible donation or as a marketing expense.) 

Silent Auction

We are also seeking in-kind donations of products, services, and gift cards for the silent auction portion of our annual gala. (Please speak to your accounting professional to discuss whether to claim the sponsorship as a tax-deductible donation or as a marketing expense.)

Thank you to our generous sponsors: 

Suppression 2 Expression Counseling

LGBTQ+ Commission of Michigan

Dandelion Awards

Volunteer of the Year Dandelion Award: Stephen Bandstra & Mahalia VanDeBerghe

Business Ally Dandelion Award: Bluestocking Bookshop

OUTstanding Advocate Dandelion Award: Nikki Turek