2020 CAIR Coalition Virtual Awards Gala: Focused on Freedom
Wednesday, September 23rd, 2020
5:30pm ET
Location: Virtual
ABOUT THE EVENT
Capital Area Immigrants' Rights (CAIR) Coalition works with our partners to protect the rights, the lives, and the families of immigrants in the Capital region and beyond. Our annual signature event brings together several hundred supporters from across DC, Maryland, and Virginia committed to providing justice for immigrant men, women, and children threatened with detention and deportation. The evening provides us with an opportunity to honor our champions, including our pro bono advocates, leaders on Capitol Hill, and committed law firms that provide millions of dollars in pro bono legal services on an annual basis.
The tickets are free and all are welcome to attend!
To watch a recording of the event:
To access the program book (with a list of local immigrant-owned restaurants to order dinner from!):
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at development@caircoalition.org. We look forward to celebrating with you tonight!
SPECIAL GUESTS
2020 National Advocate Award
Padma Lakshmi, television host/executive producer, NY Times best-selling author, UNDP Goodwill Ambassador, and ACLU Artist Ambassador
2020 Congressional Champion Award
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
2020 Congressional Champion Award
Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell
2020 Congressional Champion Award
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar
2020 Community Advocate Award
Council Member Deni Taveras
2020 Emcee
Jonathan Capehart, The Washington Post
2020 Detained Adult Champion Award
CAIR Coalition will honor White & Case LLP for the firm’s leadership in taking on pro bono cases that are unique and challenging. Over the last year, a White & Case LLP team fiercely advocated for their client and thanks to their persistence, the team secured a hallmark victory and vacated their client's conviction in federal court.
2020 Detained Children's Champion Award
CAIR Coalition has chosen Fish & Richardson P.C. as the 2020 Detained Children's Champion for the firm's outstanding dedication to detained children seeking special immigrant juvenile status. With the help of Fish & Richardson P.C., the Detained Children's Program has significantly expanded its work in this area to the great benefit of the children CAIR Coalition serves.
2020 Impacting Justice Award
CAIR Coalition will recognize Sanford Heisler Sharp, LLP with the 2020 Impacting Justice Award. CAIR Coalition is deeply grateful for the firm’s partnership in securing a huge victory for detained immigrant men and women in Maryland seeking bond.
2020 CAIR COALITION VIRTUAL AWARDS GALA SPONSORS
2020 Gold Sponsors ($10,000 - $24,999)
Thomas Gallagher and Barbara Myers
Andrew Genz and Carmen Ramirez
Aaron Lemon-Strauss
2020 Silver Sponsors ($5,000 - $9,999)
Bill and Helen Ackerman
Samantha and Matt Lee
2020 Host Committee ($2,500 to $4,999)
Ava Benach
Brendan Carroll and Mercedes Tully
Himedes Chicas
Lynne Cripe and Raymond Bonniwell
Lee and Jennifer Davis
Nadeam and Stacy Elshami
Jon and Joan Suttin Fee
Robert and Cindy Lawrence
Paul and Jane Khoury
Robert Nicholas and Meg Crowlie
Law Office of Dan Park
Tracy Roman
Lawrence Schneider and Susan Ness
Michael Ward
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
For more information and to confirm your sponsorship, please email development@caircoalition.org.
EVENT RECOGNITION
- Premium name and logo recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala during program
- Dedicated on-screen recognition during a speaker transition with your customized Powerpoint slide design
- Verbal recognition in remarks from Emcee of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala
- Premium name and logo inclusion in 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
- Full page-ad in the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
- Premium name and logo recognition on CAIR Coalition's website with option for link to your website
- Recognition on CAIR Coalition's social media channels, including three tweets and a Facebook post
- Special customized 'Thank you' video from CAIR Coalition's Executive Director, Kathy Doan
- Recognition in CAIR Coalition's 2020 Impact Report
EVENT RECOGNITION
- Name and logo recognition as Gold Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala during program
- Verbal recognition in remarks from Emcee of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala
- Name and logo inclusion in 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
- Half-page ad in the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
- Name and logo recognition on CAIR Coalition's website with option for link to your website
- Recognition on CAIR Coalition's social media channels, including two tweets and a Facebook post
- Special customized 'Thank you' video from CAIR Coalition's Executive Director, Kathy Doan
- Recognition in CAIR Coalition's 2020 Impact Report
EVENT RECOGNITION
- Name and logo recognition as Silver Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala during program
- Name and logo inclusion in 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
- Name and logo recognition on CAIR Coalition's website
- Recognition with Silver sponsors on CAIR Coalition's social media channels
- Recognition in CAIR Coalition's 2020 Impact Report
EVENT RECOGNITION
- Name recognition as Host Committee Sponsor of the 2020 Virtual Awards Gala during program
- Name inclusion in 2020 Virtual Awards Gala program book
ANNUAL RECOGNITION
- Name recognition on CAIR Coalition's website
- Recognition in CAIR Coalition's 2020 Impact Report