The Board of Directors of the Catholic Business Network of Washington, D.C. cordially invites you to attend the Twelfth Annual Gala supporting Catholic education and honoring our
Catholic Business Person
of the Year
Susan Lacz
Ridgewells Catering
Clergy of the Year
Rev. Joseph E. Lingan, S.J.
Gonzaga College High School
Join Us
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Four Seasons Georgetown
Thanks to Our Sponsors & Board
Board of Directors
John T. Butler
Trinity Missions
Anthony Cancelosi
Daniel M. Kerns, Jr.
Susan Lacz
Ridgewells Catering
Kathy O'Connor
Aprio
David Palank
San Miguel School
Jeffrey H. Paravano
BakerHostetler
Jose Semorile
TTR Sotheby's International Realty
Ryan Shuler
UBS
Justin E. Silvers
Pinnacle Financial Partners
James D. Stockmal
SK Partners, LLC
Msgr. W. Ronald Jameson
Cathedral of St. Matthew the Apostle
Spiritual Advisor
CBN-DC Annual Sponsors
Premier Sponsors
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Jackson & Campbell
Mullins, PC
Baker Hostetler
Bill Page Honda
United Bank
EJF Real Estate
Leading Sponsors
The Catholic Standard
The Monument Group, Wells Fargo Advisors
WC Smith
Lattice Group
Coronation Media
Key Sponsors
Michael A. Pascale Jr., Wells Fargo Advisors, Senior VP-Investments
B.F. Saul Insurance
Sponsorship Opportunities
Make 2026 another stellar year for advancing Catholic Education!
You can make a real difference in the lives of deserving students by being a sponsor:
Presenting Sponsor – $25,000
- Introduction by Emcee at start of program
- Recognition throughout the event
- Full year of membership in CBN-DC and recognition on our website
- Full page ad in the Gala Program
- Two $10,000 Named Scholarships to D.C. Catholic Schools of your choice
- Two Tables of 10
Business Person of the Year Sponsor – $10,000
- Introduction by Emcee at the start of segment
- Recognition throughout the event
- Full year of membership in CBN-DC and recognition on our website
- Full page ad in the Gala Program
- Two $2,500 Named Scholarships to D.C. Catholic Schools of your choice
- One Table for 10
Religious of the Year Sponsor – $10,000
- Introduction by Emcee at the start of segment
- Recognition throughout the event
- Full year of membership in CBN-DC and recognition on our website
- Full page ad in the Gala Program
- Two $2,500 Scholarships to DC Catholic Schools of your choice
- One Table for 10
Business Partner of the Year Sponsor – $5,500
- Recognition by Emcee at the start of segment
- Recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on CBN-DC website
- Full page ad in the Gala Program
- One $2,000 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- One Table for 10
Volunteer of the Year Sponsor – $5,500
- Recognition by Emcee at the start of segment
- Recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on CBN-DC website
- Full page ad in the Gala program
- One $2,000 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- One Table for 10
Gold Sponsor – $5,500
- Recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on CBN-DC website
- Full page ad in the Gala Program
- One $2,500 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- One Table for 10
AV Sponsor – $4,000
- Recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on CBN-DC website
- Two tickets to Gala
Silver Sponsor – $3,250
- Recognition during the event
- Recognition on CBN website
- Half page ad in the Gala Program
- One $1,000 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- Eight tickets to Gala
Printing Sponsor – $3,000
- Recognition throughout the event
- Recognition on CBN-DC website
- Two tickets to Gala
Student Speaker Sponsor – $2,500
- Quarter page ad in the digital program
- One $200 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- Three tickets to Gala
Bronze Sponsor – $2,000
- Recognition during the event
- Quarter page ad in the Gala Program
- One $500 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- Four tickets to Gala
Patron Sponsor – $1,000
- Recognition during the event
- Quarter page ad in the Gala Program
- One $300 Scholarship to D.C. Catholic School of your choice
- Two tickets to Gala
Benefactor – $750
- Quarter page ad in the Gala Program
- Two Tickets to Gala
Attendee – $300
- $275 for under 40
- One Ticket to Gala
Gala Program Advertising
| Full Page Ad (8.5″ × 11″) | $650 |
| Half Page Ad (8.5″ × 5.5″) | $350 |
| Quarter Page Ad (4.25″ × 5.5″) | $250 |
These sponsorship and advertising options give you the opportunity to show your support for Catholic education in Washington. Please be generous!
If you would like to purchase a sponsorship, please contact Justin Silvers at 202-957-5188.