Event Details
Event Schedule
- 6:30pm: VIP Reception with Early Access
- 7pm: Cocktail Reception
- 8pm -11pm: Dinner and Program
The White Hat Gala is the cybersecurity community’s signature biennial event, supporting Children’s National Hospital. Since its inception, the gala has raised more than $2.7 million for Children’s National programs. Approximately 400 guests will attend this inspirational evening of networking, dinner and entertainment.
Committee
Please check back for updates on the White Hat Gala 2023 committee. If you are interested in learning more about committee opportunities, please contact Melanie McCarty at
mmccarty@childrensnational.org.
Sponsor Benefits
There are many ways to support the White Hat Gala. To learn more about the benefits of each sponsorship level, please click the levels listed below. To discuss custom sponsorship or ticket packages, please contact Samantha Frankel at
sfrankel@childrensnational.org.
PREMIER SPONSOR | $150,000
Event Benefits:- Three (3) tables of ten (10) seats, with front row VIP seating
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Opportunity for a Children’s National executive to join your host table**
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Highest logo or name placement on all printed materials, as available (including invitation, program and signage)*
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Premier Sponsor signage throughout the welcome and reception areas
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Opportunity to distribute premium company giveaway of your choosing, or branding opportunity on pre-selected favor
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
Additional Benefits:- One (1) seat on the Children’s National Hospital Foundation’s Corporate Advisory Council
- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour, or a patient play date for your employees (tailored to your interests and area of focus)**
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023
**This benefit is subject to change, based on the hospital’s COVID safety restrictions DIAMOND SPONSOR | $75,000
Event Benefits:- Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with premium seating
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Exclusive VIP Reception hosting and logo recognition opportunity
- Opportunity for a Children’s National executive to join your host table**
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation and in the event program*
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Opportunity to distribute a premium company giveaway to Gala attendees
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a behind-the-scenes experience at Children’s National, such as shadowing a surgeon or researcher for a day, a customized hospital tour or a patient play date for your employees (tailored to your interests and area of focus)**
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023
**This benefit is subject to change, based on the hospital’s COVID safety restrictions BOND SPONSOR | $50,000
Event Benefits:- Two (2) tables of ten (10) seats with prime seating
- Dedicated event concierge service for you and your guests throughout the evening
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation and in the event program*
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Opportunity to distribute a premium company giveaway to Gala attendees
- Opportunity to brand a signature cocktail
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
Additional Benefits:- Opportunity for a customized hospital tour tailored for your interests and area of focus**
- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023
**This benefit is subject to change, based on the hospital’s COVID safety restrictions SKYFALL SPONSOR | $25,000
Event Benefits:- One (1) table of ten (10) seats with priority seating
- Invitation to the pre-event VIP reception
- Main stage acknowledgement by Children’s National executive or event leadership
- Full-screen tribute ad in event digital slideshow
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation and in the event program*
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with link to your organization, if applicable
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in Washington Business Journal
Additional Benefits:- Membership as a leadership donor in the Champions for Every Child annual corporate recognition program or the Children’s Circle of Care annual individual recognition program
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023 GOLDENEYE SPONSOR | $15,000
Event Benefits:- One (1) table of ten (10) seats
- Tabletop logo or name recognition on sponsored table at the Gala
- Logo or name recognition in the event digital slideshow
- Logo or name recognition on the formal invitation and in the event program*
- Logo or name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Logo or name recognition on the Gala website with a link to your organization, if applicable
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
Additional Benefits:- For individuals: Membership as a leadership donor in Children’s Circle of Care with all included benefits
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023 MOONRAKER SPONSOR | $10,000
Event Benefits:- Six (6) seats at the dinner
- Name recognition on the formal invitation and in the event program*
- Name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Name recognition on the Gala website
- Recognition in post-event advertisement in the Washington Business Journal
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023 QUANTUM SPONSOR | $5,000
Event Benefits:- Four (4) seats at the dinner
- Name recognition in the event program*
- Name recognition on sponsor signage during the cocktail reception*
- Name recognition on the Gala website
*Deadline to appear in printed materials is October 5, 2023
THANK YOU TO OUR 2022 SPONSORS
Purchase your sponsorship or make a donation to Children’s National. You can make this payment online below or download the
Sponsor Commitment Form to complete and mail.
Photos
View selected photos from the White Hat Gala 2022: