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Juneteenth Beacon of Change

Saturday, June 13, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.

USF Alumni Center
11810 USF Sago Drive, Tampa, FL 33620

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Event Contact

Joy Dixon
usfblackalumnisociety@gmail.com

Join us for this incredible event

Join us for the Juneteenth Beacon of Change Awards Celebration, an evening honoring leaders who are making a meaningful impact across the Tampa Bay community.

This event will feature an inspiring awards program, a seated dinner, and opportunities to connect with fellow professionals, community leaders, and changemakers in a celebratory and culturally rich environment.

Hosted by the COACH Foundation and the USF Black Alumni Society, this gathering highlights the power of community, leadership, and collective progress.

Dinner will be served promptly at 7 pm.

 

2026 Award Recipients

Community Champion Business Impact Public Service Public Service Legacy Builder

Ashley Morrow

Black Tampa Historian

Sam Barrington

Sky Limit Crane

Chief Barbara Tripp

Fire Chief, Tampa Fire Rescue

Chief Keith Watts

Fire Chief, St. Petersburg Fire Rescue

Dr. Philetha Tucker-Johnson

President, Tampa Bay Juneteenth Coalition

 

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Registration

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First Name is required.
Last Name is required.
Email address is required.
Individual Ticket $60


Qty

Table  $400

8 Tickets

Qty

Title Sponsor $10,000

Branding & Recognition

  • “Presented by [Sponsor Name]” in the official event title
  • Logo prominently featured on:
  • COACH Event website
  • Step-and-repeat backdrop (if available)
  • Event signage
  • Digital invitations
  • Event program
  • Press releases
  • Verbal recognition during opening remarks

Program Integration

  • Option to present one of the Beacon of Change Awards ( to discuss)

Premium Visibility

  • Dedicated sponsor slide displayed during the event
  • Branded signage at the entrance or registration area

Hospitality

  • VIP Table (8–10 tickets) with premium seating
  • Invitation to VIP reception (if applicable)

Marketing & Promotion

  • Featured sponsor highlight in email and social media promotion
  • Logo included in post-event recap materials

Gold Sponsor $5,000

Brand Visibility

  • Logo on:
    • COACH Event website
    • Event signage
    • Event program
    • Social media sponsor recognition

Program Presence

  • Recognition from the stage during the event
  • Half-page ad in the event program

Hospitality

  • Reserved table (8 tickets)

Marketing

  • Recognition in promotional email


Silver Sponsor $2,500

Brand Visibility

  • Logo on event website and event program
  • Sponsor recognition on social media

Program

  • Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • On-screen logo recognition during event

Hospitality

  • 4 event tickets

Dessert Sponsor $1,000

Brand Placement

  • Signage at the dessert table:
    •  “Desserts Sponsored by [Sponsor Name]
  • Name listed in event program

Recognition

  • Social media thank-you post

Hospitality

  • 2 event tickets

Beverage Sponsor $500

Brand Placement

  • Signage at the bar area:
    • “Cocktails Sponsored by [Sponsor Name]”
  • Logo in the event program under beverage sponsor section

Recognition

  • Social media mention as beverage sponsor
  • Opportunity to display small branded tabletop signage at the bar

Hospitality

  • 3 event tickets

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