HHAE New Annual Awards & Fundraiser Gala
The HHAE Inaugural Gala seeks to recognize four outstanding Hispanic individuals who have made significant contributions to society and whose accompliments and career have brought credit to the Hispanic community in one of the following categories:
Engineering, Architecture, Business or Community
2022 Inaugural Awards & Fundraiser Gala
Date/Time: Friday, Sept 23, 2022
VIP Cocktail Hour 6:00 PM
Gala Reception 6:30 PM
(Formal Attire)
Guest Speakers:
- Lance Simmons, P.E. – TxDOT Chief Engineer
- Roberto Trevino, P.E. – HCTRA Executive Director
- Carol Haddock, P.E. – Houston Public Works Director
Location: Crystal Ballroom at The Rice
909 Texas Avenue, Houston, Tx 77002
Purpose:
The HHAE Inaugural Gala Key Speakers and Awards Committee seeks to recognize exemplary Hispanics who have made outstanding contributions toward improving quality of life within the Houston Hispanic community in harmony with HHAE’s Objectives and Purposes.
Award Categories:
In addition to an application, nominations for this award must include a biography highlighting the services rendered by the nominee for the category of the award that is being pursued.
Nomination Criteria:
- Hispanic engineer, architect, entrepreneur or community member
- Elected officals may not be nominated
- Nominees must live in the Greater Houston Area
- Nominees must be able to attend the Gala for the nominating year
Gala Sponsorship Levels
PLATINO SPONSOR – $10,000:
All Oro Sponsor Perks plus the following upgrades:
- VIP Guest seated at your table
- Invitation to 4 to VIP Cocktail Hour with guest speakers and VIP Guests
Oro Sponsor – $5,000:
All Plata Sponsor Perks plus the following upgrades:
- Premier seating location
- Invitation for 3 to VIP Cocktail Hour
- 3 drink tickets per person
- Logo in all Gala advertising
Plata Sponsor – $3,500:
All Bronce Sponsor Perks plus the following upgrades:
- Invitation for 2 to VIP Cocktail Hour
- Gala Table for 10
- 2 drink tickets per person
- Recognition by Gala MC
- Logo in Gala program & signage
Bronce Sponsor – $2,000:
- Gala Table for 8
- 1 drink ticket per person
- Free Valet Parking
- Company name in Gala program & signage
- Website and Social Media recognition
Reception Sponsor – $1,500:
- Supports costs associated with reception, decor, valet, auction, etc.
- Company name on signage at the event
Drink Sponsor – $1,000:
- Supports cost associated with drinks/bar
- Company name on signage at the event
Entertainment Sponsor – $750:
- Supports cost associated with DJ/Photobooth/Mariachi
- Company name on signage at the event
Awards Sponsor – $750:
- Supports awards and gifts to be given to honorees and speakers
- Company name on signage at the event
Individual Ticket – $250:
- Dinner and assigned seat
** Printing Deadline: Sept 6, 2022