Saturday, August 26, 2023
JW Marriott Austin
Thanks to everyone who helped make Ice Ball 2023 a phenomenal success! It was a magical evening that will make a difference for many children and families in our community for years to come. We so appreciate your generous support.
We’re excited to announce that we raised more than $1.1 million dollars, which includes a $250,000 gift to launch an endowment for our organization.
Every donation we receive provides mentoring services for children in our community, changing their lives for the better, forever. Thank you so much to everyone who attended to give back and celebrate with us. We already can’t wait to see you next year!
Big Brothers Big Sisters serves approximately 800 children each year, however there are more than 200 children who are currently waiting to be matched with mentors of their own. Funds raised at our annual Ice Ball Gala allow BBBS to provide more children with the mentoring services they need and deserve.
You can still contribute to our Ice Ball goal by donating to Fund A Friendship.
2023 Gala Chairs: Pamela & William Hurley
Pamela and Will joined the Ice Ball Host Committee 9 years ago and have been involved in this signature event ever since. This year, they are thrilled to be the 2023 Ice Ball Gala Chairs, something they see as the perfect way to celebrate their 10th year supporting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. In addition to their involvement with the Ice Ball, Pamela and Will have been generous BBBS donors, Pamela is a member of the agency’s Executive Board, and she recently became a Big Sister for the first time and absolutely loves the experience. Together, Pamela and Will are focused on making a difference… for the gala, for BBBS, and for children and families in our community.
2023 Ice VII Honorees
Over the years, they have supported Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas in many ways. Mark served on BBBS’ Executive Board from 2013 – 2018 and he was Board Chair in 2015. His company, Pape-Dawson Engineers, has participated in and supported both Bowl for Kids and Ice Ball. Lori and Mark served as Bowl for Kids event Chairs in 2017, and they have been part of the Ice Ball Host Committee since 2013. They also contributed to BBBS’ capital campaign in 2016, and they continue to be major donors. Lori and Mark are great advocates for our mission, and great role models for giving back. Their most recent act of generosity includes a lead Fund a Friendship gift of $25,000 to Big Brothers Big Sisters’ 2023 Ice Ball gala.
2023 ICE BALL HOST COMMITTEE
- Pamela & William Hurley, 2023 Chairs
- Sofia Aranha
- Lara Burns Boyda & Matthew Boyda
- Brandon Christensen
- Denver Dunlap
- Nicole Forbes
- Vivian Forrest
- Philisa Giannukos
- Erin Gurak
- Kelsey & Michael Haley
- Shellie Hayes-McMahon & Matt McMahon
- Lonnie Limon
- Alaina Martin
- Marissa & Adriel Meditz
- Connie & Bill Nelson
- Janice Omadeke
- Lori & Mark Ramseur
- Alexis Simon Moore & Gordon Moore
- Sarah & Albert Swantner
- Kacie Taylor
- Jenny Trejo
- Rose Walker
BECOME AN ICE BALL SPONSOR
DIAMOND
$50,000
- Exclusive designation as Diamond Sponsor
- Opportunity for company representative to participate in media interviews & community speaking engagements (dependent on securing and execution)
- Inclusion in all Ice Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
- Featured in one Austin Business Journal advertisement
- Four preferred tables for forty guests at event
- Complimentary valet parking
- Premium wine service
- Company introduction during opening remarks of Ice Ball experience
- Hotel accommodations for two (one room)
- Logo featured on Ice Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
- Invitation to VIP experience
- Prominent logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
- Opportunity to include a message from company representative to guests in event program
- Social media recognition
- Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
SAPPHIRE
$35,000
- Inclusion in all Ice Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
- Three preferred tables for thirty guests at event
- Complimentary valet parking
- Premium wine service
- Hotel accommodations for two (one room)
- Verbal recognition during Ice Ball program
- Logo featured on Ice Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
- Invitation to VIP experience
- Prominent logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
- Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
- Social media recognition
PLATINUM
$25,000
- Inclusion in select Ice Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
- Three preferred tables for thirty guests at event
- Complimentary valet parking
- Premium wine service
- Verbal recognition during Ice Ball program
- Logo featured on Ice Ball “step & repeat” backdrop
- Invitation to VIP experience
- Logo recognition on invitation, program, website, event emails, sponsor presentation and all marketing materials
- Logo on printed advertisements with local media (dependent on securing and execution)
- Social media recognition
CRYSTAL
$15,000
- Inclusion in select Ice Ball event coverage (dependent on securing and execution)
- Two reserved tables for twenty guests at event
- Invitation to VIP experience
- 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
GOLD
$10,000
- Two reserved tables for twenty guests at event
- Invitation to VIP experience
- 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
FIRE & ICE 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.
2023 ICE BALL SPONSORS
PLATINUM
CRYSTAL
GOLD
SILVER
BRONZE
IN-KIND
2023 ICE BALL TABLE SPONSORS
2023 FUND A FRIENDSHIP SPONSORS
FUND A FRIENDSHIP
ABOUT BBBS
At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas, we’ve been impacting the lives of children for more than 50 years by pairing children ages 6 and above with caring, adult mentors in Travis, Williamson and Hays counties. By supporting positive relationships that have a direct and lasting effect on the lives of young people, we work to strengthen each child’s ability to succeed and thrive in life.
FUND A FRIENDSHIP
It costs $1,250 to fund a life-changing mentoring relationship for a child for a year. There are still hundreds of children on our waiting list who are looking for the opportunity to be matched with a mentor of their own. Your Fund A Friendship gift provides kids like these with the one-to-one support they need to succeed in life.
WHY? HERE’S WHAT THE KIDS SAY:
“I want a Big Sister to go places with and have fun. She would be my best friend and I wouldn’t be lonely.”
“I want someone to be my friend. Someone I can talk to and who can help me when I have problems.”
“I want to have a good life. I want a Big Sister to help me succeed.”
Your 100% tax-deductible Fund A Friendship gift can change a child’s life for the better, forever. Give now.
