The mission of the George C. Marshall International Center is to bring to life the timeless values of selfless service and unwavering integrity to develop visionary leaders worldwide.

Our award gala is scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Army Navy Country Club in Arlington, VA. Join us and support our mission by buying a table or another sponsorship package.

As a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) organization, the George C. Marshall International Center relies on memberships, corporate sponsorships, private donations and grants to fund its work. Proceeds from contributions, programs and events support our education programs and help us preserve historic Dodona Manor. The George C. Marshall Award Dinner is our biggest fundraiser.

All sponsorship levels will receive the following benefits

  • Recognition on website

  • Pre-gala recognition on all materials

  • Social Media "Thank you" shout outs

  • Sponsor spotlight on LinkedIn

  • Thank you slide during program presentation

  • Recognition from Emcee

  • Recognition included in post-gala communications

Contact us for more details

dbeckett@georgecmarshall.org

ckoester@georgecmarshall.org

Welcome Reception - $20,000

  • 8 tickets (One table) & preferred table placement & one VIP placed at table

  • Spoken remarks during Welcome Reception

  • Full-page ad in program (Ad size: 5.5” x 8.5”, due March 21)

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Auction Sponsor - $15,000

  • 8 tickets (One table) & preferred table placement & one VIP placed at table

  • Full-page ad in program (Ad size: 5.5” x 8.5”, due March 21)

  • Recognition from the auctioneer

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Gold Sponsors - $10,000

  • 8 tickets (One table) & preferred table placement

  • Half-page ad in program (Ad size 5.5” x 4.25”, due March 21)

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Photo Sponsor - $7,500

  • 8 tickets (One table)

  • Half-page ad in program (Ad size 5.5” x 4.25”, due March 21)

  • Event signage with recognition as Photo Sponsor

  • Recognition as Photo Sponsor on all photos posted on social media

  • One hour on-location family photoshoot with Bee Two Sweet photography (some conditions apply)

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Dessert Sponsor - $7,500

  • 8 tickets (One table)

  • Half-page ad in program (Ad size 5.5” x 4.25”, due March 21)

  • Signage with recognition as Dessert Sponsor

  • Logo on chocolate “card” added to dessert

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Silver Sponsor - $5,000

  • 8 tickets (One table)

  • Listing in program

Bar Sponsor - $3,000

  • 4 tickets (Half a table)

  • 1/4 page ad in program (Ad size 4.25” x 2.75”, due March 21)

  • Signage with recognition at bar

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Centerpiece Sponsor - $3,000

  • 4 tickets (Half a table)

  • 1/4 page ad in program (Ad size 4.25” x 2.75”, due March 21)

  • Logo on centerpiece

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor

Special Gift Sponsor - $1,000

  • 2 tickets

  • 1/4 page ad in program (Ad size 4.25” x 2.75”, due March 21)

  • Donated gift included in Giveaway bag

Thank you to our 2025 sponsor