Sponsor the Houston Branch Social Workers' gala
Transforming Community: Advancing Hope and Healing Thursday, March 26, 2026 starting at 7pm Sterling Banquet Hall (Hall A)
5475 W Sam Houston Pkwy N, Houston, TX 77041
FREE onsite parking available. The Houston Social Workers’ Gala convenes professionals and partners from healthcare, education, philanthropy, and community organizations to recognize excellence across social work and allied fields.
Sponsorship offers organizations a visible way to support the mental health workforce, professional development, and high-quality care, while connecting with a broad network of clinicians, educators, and community leaders shaping services across Houston.
Why Sponsor
- Align your organization with a trusted profession central to mental health and human services
- Increase visibility among clinicians, educators, and organizational leaders
- Support professional recognition and leadership development
- Invest in continuing education and workforce sustainability
Who attends
- Licensed social workers and clinical professionals
- Healthcare, education, and nonprofit leaders
- University faculty and students
- Community advocates and media partners
Awards Honored
- Lifetime Achievement
- Social Worker of the Year
- Student of the Year
- Organization / Agency of the Year
- Media Award of the Year
- Public Citizen of the Year
- Public Elected Official of the Year
- Distinguished Service to Social Work
Sponsorship opportunities
🌱 Grassroots Sponsor: $300
For individuals and small organizations lending their grassroots support.
Includes: - Name listing on Gala website and printed program
- Verbal acknowledgment during the event
All sponsorships support professional recognition and workforce development, including access to high-quality clinical training and continuing education. 🤝 Friends of Social Work Sponsor | $600
For community partners and organizations expressing shared support for mental health care and community well-being.
Includes:
- Name listing on the Gala website and printed program
- Verbal acknowledgment during the event
🥈Silver Community Sponsor | $1,000
For organizations supporting professional development and workforce growth.
Includes: - Recognition on Gala materials and website
- Verbal acknowledgment during the program
- Two (2) complimentary Gala tickets
🥇 Gold Impact Sponsor | $2,000
For organizations investing in training and supervision that help strengthen the quality of care across mental health and social services.
Includes: - Prominent recognition on the Gala website and printed program
- On-stage acknowledgment during the event
- Four (4) complimentary Gala tickets
💎 Platinum Champion Sponsor | $3,000
For organizations helping advance education and professional growth across the field.
Includes:
- Featured recognition across Gala materials and digital promotions
- On-stage acknowledgment during the program
- Six (6) complimentary Gala tickets
Optional opportunity to be associated with one available award, with optional recognition such as:
“[Award Name] — presented by [Sponsor Organization]”
(Participation in award recognition is entirely optional.)
⭐ Legacy Impact Sponsor — $5,000
For organizations making a sustained investment in training and professional recognition.
Includes:
- Premier recognition across all Gala platforms
- On-stage acknowledgment, with optional brief remarks
- Eight (8) complimentary Gala tickets
Optional opportunity to be associated with an award of the sponsor’s choice, with optional recognition such as:
“Lifetime Achievement Award — presented by [Sponsor Organization]”
(Participation in award recognition is optional.)
Professional & Ethical Statement
Sponsorship recognition reflects financial support of professional education, clinician training, and workforce development. NASW-TX Houston Branch does not endorse specific products, services, or viewpoints. Award associations and recognition, when offered, are optional and do not influence award selection or recipient determination.
Your Impact
All sponsorships help support: - Recognition of excellence across social work and allied professions
- Workforce development and leadership initiatives
- Access to high-quality clinical training and continuing education
- Your partnership contributes to a stronger, better-supported mental health and human services workforce.
For sponsorship registration questions, contact Virginia Cantu at vcantu.naswtx@socialworkers.org.
Deadline to sign up as a sponsor: March 2, 2026.
Funds will be used towards strengthening our branch and mission. Unfortunately, all monetary donations cannot be written off as a Charitable Expense as NASW-TX is a 501(c)6.
Questions? Email Denise Chen, PhD, houstonareabranch@gmail.com.
Not an NASW Member?
Sign up today at https://www.socialworkers.org/Membership and enjoy discounted registration
on this and many other great events! After you join, please email naswtex.naswtx@socialworkers.org with your name and new Member ID Number and we will create a Texas profile
for you.
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