Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for Austin’s brightest gem:

The 2026 Ignite Ball gala

August 22, 2026

JW Marriott

Downtown Austin

Celebrate an unforgettable evening that transforms young lives right here in our community. In 2026, we proudly mark the 22nd anniversary of our annual gala and introduce its new name: The Ignite Ball. As Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas’ premier event, The Ignite Ball brings our community together to ignite the potential of young people across Central Texas.

This is your chance to be part of something truly transformative for Central Texas youth. Every year, Big Brothers Big Sisters impacts over 500 children, but there are still hundreds of kids waiting to be matched with mentors. Your support at the gala enables us to provide mentoring to those still on the waiting list and helps us recruit future Bigs, empowering youth to reach their full potential.

Join us for a spectacular evening and make a lasting difference.

Email development@bigmentoring.org to become a sponsor.

Sponsor Today!

BECOME A 2026 IGNITE BALL SPONSOR

DIAMOND

EXCLUSIVE

$50,000

Exclusive designation as Diamond Sponsor
Opportunity for company representative to participate in media interviews & community speaking engagements (dependent on securing and execution)
Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
Inclusion in all Ignite Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
Four premium placement tables, each for 10 guests, at the event
Complimentary valet parking
Premium wine service
Company introduction during opening remarks of Ignite Ball experience
Hotel accommodations for two (one room)
Logo featured on Ignite Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
Invitations to BBBS VIP experiences for one year
Prominent logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Full page feature in the gala program
Social media recognition

SAPPHIRE

$35,000

Exclusive After-party sponsor
Inclusion in all Ignite Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
Three premium placement tables, each for 10 guests, at the event
Complimentary valet parking
Premium wine service
Hotel accommodations for two (one room)
Verbal recognition during Ignite Ball program
Logo featured on Ignite Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
Invitations to BBBS VIP experiences for one year
Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Half-page feature in the gala program
Social media recognition

PLATINUM

$25,000

Inclusion in select Ignite Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
Two premium placement tables, each for 10 guests, at the event
Complimentary valet parking
Premium wine service
Verbal recognition during Ignite Ball program
Logo featured on Ignite Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
Invitations to BBBS VIP experiences for one year
Quarter-page feature in the gala program
Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Social media recognition

CRYSTAL

$15,000

Inclusion in select Ignite Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
Name on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
Two preferred placement tables, each for 10 guests, at the event
Invitations to BBBS VIP experiences for one year
Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Social media recognition

GOLD

$10,000

Two reserved tables for twenty guests at event
Invitations to BBBS VIP experiences for one year
Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Name on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
Social media recognition

SILVER

$5,000

One reserved table for ten guests at event
Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
Social media recognition

BRONZE

$3,500

One reserved table for ten guests at event
Name recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, and sponsor presentation

SUPPORTER PACKAGE

$2,500

Includes two tickets to the gala with preferred seating, a Fund A Friendship gift, and recognition for this early support

TICKETS

$500 EACH

The hottest ticket to the coolest event in town! Includes dinner, drinks, live auction, silent auction, pre-event happy hour, fund-a-friendship, mission story, post-event party, dancing, and more.