Laced In Legacy
Sneaker Ball
6th Annual Fundraising Gala
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Where sneakers meet sophistication and every step leaves a legacy!
2000 Medical Parkway, 7th Floor, annapolis, MD 21401
Where sneakers meet sophistication — and every step leaves a legacy.
6
Years of Legacy
500+
Volunteer Hours
1,500+
Families Impacted
An evening where community, culture, and legacy take center stage.
Schedule
6:03 PM
VIP Welcome & Reception (Doors Open)
6:43 PM
General Admission Doors Open
7:33 PM
Gala Begins
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Dress Code
Black tie or formal attire paired with your favorite sneakers. Come dressed to impress from the ankles up and the soles down.
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Purpose
Your support fuels scholarships, mentorships, and community programs that keep our schools and families moving forward.
VIP Ticket
- Priority early entry
- Complimentary wine glass
- Charcuterie board
- Exclusive meet & greet with board members and keynote speaker
VIP Table (Seats 8)
- Reserved premium seating
- Early venue access
- Bottle service
- Charcuterie board
- Exclusive meet & greet with board members and keynote speaker
Bid on Something Extraordinary
Auction items will be announced closer to the event. Stay tuned — you won't want to miss what's on the table.
Lot 01
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Lot 02
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Lot 03
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Lot 04
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Lot 05
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Lot 06
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"Every step you take toward this evening is a step toward lifting our community."
Your brand,
our legacy.
Align your organization with Y-KNOT’s mission and gain visibility with 200+ community leaders, professionals, and changemakers.
Green Lace
Plant the seed of knowledge- Name in the event program
- Social media recognition
Blue Lace
Nurturing the next generation- Everything in Green Lace
- Logo in event program
- 1 complimentary ticket
Orange Lace
Opening doors of opportunity- Everything in Blue Lace
- Logo on event banner
- 4 complimentary tickets
- Dedicated social media post
Yellow Lace
Bright minds, bright futures- Everything in Orange Lace
- Logo on step-and-repeat backdrop
- 6 complimentary tickets
- Logo on event t-shirt
- Reserved table at event
Red Lace
Passion for teaching & impact- Everything in Yellow Lace
- 10 complimentary VIP tickets
- Full-page ad in event program
- Logo on ALL printed materials
- Sponsor spotlight on stage
- Featured on event website & email blast
Black Lace
The knot that holds it all together- Presenting Sponsor — "[Your Brand] Presents: The Y-KNOT Sneaker Ball"
- 20 complimentary VIP tickets + private table
- Custom branded activation space on the floor
- Logo on ALL event branding — digital & print
- 60-second video/commercial feature at event
- Year-round social media partnership
- First right of refusal for next year's sponsorship
- Full post-event analytics & media report
- Red carpet recognition
Y-KNOT? Every lace tied is a community lifted — thank you for supporting Knowledge, Nurturing, Opportunities and Teaching!
Can't make it?
Still leave
your mark.
Can’t attend in person? Your generosity still matters. Make a donation, bid in our online silent auction, or share the event with someone who should be in the room.
Gala Gallery
