2026 CAI-IL Golden Jubilee Excellence Awards & Winter Gala Presented by Xfinity
Event Information
1170 W Devon Ave
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Join us for our Excellence Awards & Winter Gala, a special end-of-year celebration honoring the dedicated volunteers who make our community strong. As part of our 50th anniversary year, this elegant evening recognizes outstanding contributions while bringing everyone together to celebrate, reflect, and close the year in style.
Attendee Ticket Prices
Seating for individual tickets is on a first-come, first-served basis. Reserved tables are available for purchase and include 10 attendee tickets.
September 4 – September 30: $160 per person, $1,600 per table
October 1 – October 31: $170 per person, $1,700 per table
November 1 – November 10: $195 per person, $1,950 per table
There are 4 Premium Reserved Tables, front row to the stage, $2,000 each
Attendee Registration is Now Open!
Toys for Tots Donation
CAI Illinois is proud to support the Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program. Your donation will make a lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged children. There are so many ways to donate – pick the one that’s right for you!
Make a Monetary Donation – Whether it’s a few dollars or your big donation for the year, 100% of your monetary donation goes directly to Toys for Tots, helping disadvantaged children all year long. Help us reach our goal of $2,500! Donate here!
Collect Toys at Your Office – Get your whole office in on the giving! Set up a collection area in your office and encourage all to bring a toy to donate. Take a picture of your donations and share it to social media, being sure to tag CAI Illinois! Then, drop off the toys to the CAI-IL office on a drop-off date or bring them with you to the Gala!
Bring a Toy With You – We will be accepting toys at the Excellence Awards & Winter Gala event and presenting them to a Marine Corps representative. If you’re coming to the event, bring a toy and drop it at the Toys for Tots table. Be sure to take a picture of your toy donation and tag CAI-IL when you share it!
Shop Online – We’ve made shopping easy with a curated Amazon wish list with gifts geared toward the most requested age groups by the organization. These toys can be shipped to your home to bring with you to the Gala, or you can ship them directly to the CAI-IL office in Schaumburg! Check it out!
Thank you for helping us bring joy to children this holiday season. See you at the Gala!
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PRESENTING SPONSOR- $5,000 (1 available)
“2026 CAI-IL Golden Jubilee Excellence Awards & Winter Gala presented by Your Company.” Be the biggest name at the event with your company name and logo on ALL social media and marketing for the event, on prominent signage in the registration area of the event, and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN LEGACY SPONSOR – $1,750 (5 available)
Take center stage in our Golden Jubilee celebration! As a premier supporter of the Excellence Awards Program, your company name and logo will be showcased as part of the mainstage décor and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION SPONSOR – $1,225 (4 Available)
We’ll be celebrating all night long with a champagne toast, a ceremonial cake-cutting, a throwback photo montage, and a balloon drop on the dance floor. Your company logo will be featured on the screens and announced during all of these special moments and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN JUBILEE BAR SPONSOR – $1,225 (4 Available)
Here is your opportunity to have your company showcased in one of the most popular areas of the event. Your company name will be prominently displayed at every bar throughout the venue and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN GIVEAWAY SPONSOR – $1,225 (4 Available)
Your company will help create an exciting moment as two lucky guests each win a $500 gift certificate. Your company name and logo will be featured on all giveaway tickets and prominently displayed on the big screens during the live drawing and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
TOYS FOR TOTS SPONSOR – $825 (6 Available)
Sponsors will be recognized on all advertising for the Toys for Tots toy drive & fundraiser, and your company logo on signage near the toy collection area of the lobby at the event.
GLAMOUR & GLITZ PHOTOBOOTH SPONSOR – $825 (6 Available)
Capture timeless memories in style! Your company name will be prominently displayed in the photobooth area and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN BLOOM FLORAL SPONSOR – $825 (6 Available)
Elegant floral arrangements will adorn each guest table, creating a warm and sophisticated ambiance throughout the evening. Your company name will be prominently displayed alongside centerpieces across the venue and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN BITES APPETIZER SPONSOR – $625 (8 Available)
Set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Your company will help create a warm and inviting start to the celebration as guests enjoy curated bites upon arrival. Your company name/logo will be prominently displayed on cocktail napkins during service and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
ALL CLASS ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR – $625 (8 Available)
A golden jubilee deserves high-end entertainment. Your company name will be recognized on signage near the harpist playing as guests arrive as well as near the living golden statue and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
SPARKLING CONVERSATION NETWORKING LOUNGE SPONSOR – $415 (10 Available)
Support the space where connections are made and conversations flourish. Your company name will be displayed at high-top tables within the networking lounge and in the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY MUSIC & DANCE SPONSOR – $415 (10 Available)
Keep the energy alive throughout the evening by supporting the music and dance experience—the heartbeat of the celebration. Your company name will be prominently displayed near the dance floor and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GRAND ENTRANCE SPONSOR – $415 (10 Available)
Welcome guests to an evening of elegance and achievement from the very first moment. Your company name will be prominently displayed at the main entrance and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
GOLDEN INDULGENCE DESSERT SPONSOR – $415 (10 Available)
End the evening on a sweet, celebratory note. Your company name will be displayed on the dessert table and on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
RAFFLE CELEBRATION SPONSOR – $415 (10 Available)
Your company name will be displayed in raffle ticket sales areas, announced during the 50/50 raffle drawing, and included on the happy hour sponsor slideshow.
