26th Annual Austin Under 40 Awards Gala and Fundraiser
May 10th, 2025
Thank you for your interest in sponsoring the Austin Under 40 Awards Gala and Fundraiser! The AU40 series of events gathers hundreds of Austin’s influential professional and community leaders and is a unique opportunity to support our young leaders and the event’s beneficiary, the Austin Sunshine Camps.
For questions or to secure your sponsorship today, please email [email protected].
2025 Sponsorship Options
Presenting Sponsor
1 Available, $25,000
Event Access
- 20 tickets (two full table) and preferred seating at the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
- 4 tickets to the Finalist Happy Hour on Wednesday evening, April 9th, 2025
- 4 tickets to the Mayor’s Coffee on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Winners’ Brunch on Friday morning, May 23, 2025
Gala Perks
- Product placement and/or video advertisement during the gala
- Opportunity to showcase a commercial/advertisement before or after the gala
- Opportunity to showcase products in the event space
- Two-minute speaking role at awards gala
- Exclusive sponsor of the 2025 Austinite of the Year award:
- Company name will be announced during the Award gala during the award presentation
- Opportunity to introduce the 2025 Austinite of the Year award winner
- Logo on event night screens
- Digital ad in the online auction pages
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- Minimum of two social media posts
- Company logo included in all 2025 AU40 emails. Includes the general AU40 mailing list, participant emails, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
- Company logo on signage at 2025 AU40 Winners’ Community events (estimated 9+ events in calendar year)
- Presenting Sponsor right to include “The 2025 AU40 Awards Gala are presented by…”
- Post-Event Thank You email to send to all celebration attendees
Platinum Sponsor + Finalists Happy Hour
1 Available, $15,000
Event Access
- 10 tickets (full table) and preferred seating at the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
- 5 tickets to the Finalist Happy Hour on Wednesday evening, April 9th, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Mayor’s Coffee on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025
Exclusive Finalist Happy Hour Sponsor
- Logo placement on Finalist Happy Hour signage
- Five-minute speaking opportunity at Finalists Happy Hour
- Option to showcase brand products, share promotional materials/swag to Finalists Happy Hour guests
- Select and name the featured cocktail
Gala Perks
- Recognition as a 2025 Austin Under 40 Platinum Sponsor at awards gala
- Logo on event night screens
- Logo on event program
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- Two social media posts
- Company logo included in all 2025 AU40 emails. Includes the general AU40 mailing list, participant emails, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
- Company logo on signage at 2025 AU40 Winners’ Community events (estimated 9+ events in calendar year)
Platinum Sponsor + Mayor’s Coffee Event
SOLD, $15,000
Event Access
- 10 tickets (full table) and preferred seating at the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Finalist Happy Hour on Wednesday evening, April 9th, 2025
- 5 tickets to the Mayor’s Coffee on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025
Exclusive Mayor’s Coffee Sponsor
- Logo placement on Mayor’s Coffee banner and event signage
- Five-minute speaking opportunity at Winner’s Brunch before Mayor Kirk Watson’s address
- Option to showcase brand products, share promotional materials/swag to Mayor’s Coffee guests
Gala Perks
- Recognition as a 2025 Austin Under 40 Platinum Sponsor at the gala
- Logo on event night screens
- Logo on event program
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- Two social media posts
- Company logo included in all 2025 AU40 emails. Includes the general AU40 mailing list, participant emails, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
- Company logo on signage at 2025 AU40 Winners’ Community events (estimated 9+ events in calendar year)
Platinum Sponsor + Winner’s Brunch Event
Available, $12,000
Event Access
- 10 tickets (full table) and preferred seating at the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Finalist Happy Hour on Wednesday evening, April 9th, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Mayor’s Coffee on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025
- 4 tickets to the Winners’ Brunch on Friday morning, May 23, 2025
Exclusive Winners’ Brunch Sponsor
- Logo placement on Winner’s Brunch event signage
- Five-minute speaking opportunity at Winner’s Brunch
Gala Perks
- Recognition as a 2025 Austin Under 40 Platinum Sponsor at the gala
- Logo on event night screens
- Logo on event program
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- Two social media posts
- Company logo included in all 2025 AU40 emails. Includes the general AU40 mailing list, participant emails, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
- Company logo on signage at 2025 AU40 Winners’ Community events (estimated 9+ events in calendar year)
Gold Sponsors
$6,500
Available Categories:
- Advertising, Marketing, and Public Relations
- Architecture, Engineering, Construction, and Design
- Arts, Music, and Entertainment
- Capital, Financial, and Insurance Services
- Civics, Government, and Public Affairs
- Energy, Sustainability, and Transportation
- Food, Events, and Hospitality
- Journalism, Media, and Content Creation
- Legal
- Medicine and Healthcare
- Mentor of the Year
Nonprofit Service- People and Operations
- Real Estate
- Retail, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain
- Sports, Wellness, and Fitness
- Technology
- Youth and Education
Event Access
- 10 Tickets (full table) to the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Finalist Happy Hour on Wednesday evening, April 9th, 2025
- 2 tickets to the Mayor’s Coffee on Wednesday morning, April 23, 2025
Gala Perks
- Exclusive sponsor for one category of your choice
- One sponsor representative may introduce the award on stage at the Gala on May 10, 2025
- Sponsor name announced during the award presentation for selected category
- Sponsor logo on screen during the award presentation for selected category
- Sponsor logo on large category finalist signage (print & digital)
- Logo on the event night screens
- Logo on event program
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- Two social media posts
- Company logo included in all AU40 emails: to general mailing list, to 2025 participants, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
- Company logo on signage at 2025 AU40 Winners’ Community events (estimated 9+ events in calendar year)
Nonprofit Service
Live Auction Item Sponsor
6 Available, $3,000
Event Access
- 2 Tickets to the 2025 Austin Under 40 Awards Gala on May 10, 2025
Gala Perks
- Exclusive sponsor for one live auction item, subject to availability
- Sponsor name announced during the auction for selected item
- Sponsor logo on screen during the auction for selected item
- Logo on event program
Additional Perks
- Company logo and link to sponsor’s website featured on AU40 website.
- One social media post
- Company logo included in all 2025 AU40 emails. Includes the general AU40 mailing list, participant emails, event emails, and the AU40 Winners’ Community newsletter.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SPONSORING THE AUSTIN UNDER 40 AWARDS
email: [email protected]
A 3.5% fee will be applied to credit card payments
Please make checks payable to “Young Men’s Business League of Austin” and mail to:
Austin Under 40 Awards
℅ Young Men’s Business League
PO Box 161270
Austin, TX 78716
For electronic payment methods, contact [email protected]