2022 GALA

THE MIDWEST'S LARGEST LGBTQ+ FORMAL CELEBRATION


Hilton Chicago, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Chicago
February 5, 2022
5:30 PM:
Silent Auction & Cocktail Reception

7:30 PM: Seated Dinner & Awards Program

For more information or to make payment arrangements, contact Emily Boyce, Director of Development, at eboyce@eqil.org

We've strengthened our protocols to keep you safe. We want to highlight that all guests must provide proof of vaccination AND proof of a negative test taken on or after February 3.


 PARADE OF DIGNITARIES

For the Parade of Dignitaries, click HERE for participation requirements.


SPONSORSHIPS

Gala Sponsors earns special seating, onstage recognition,
and ad placement in the program book.

Online Sponsorship payment HERE
Download Sponsorship form



CORPORATE TABLES

$6,000

Online Corporate Table payment HERE
Download Corporate Table form



INDIVIDUAL TABLES

PURCHASE a table of ten or HOST a table by purchasing
one (or more) tickets and filling the remaining seats

Purchase Table HERE
VIP - $6,000  |  Standard - $3,500

Host Table HERE
VIP - $600  |  Standard - $350



INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Purchase Tickets HERE
VIP - $600  |  Standard - $350

If you are attempting to purchase a ticket at a particular table,
please contact your table host for their unique link.



GALA PROGRAM BOOK

The glossy gala program book will put your ad in front of 1,400
VIP guests who support our work fighting for LGBTQ+ equality

Purchase Ads Online HERE
Full-Page $900  |  Half-Page - $500  |  Quarter Page - $300



GALA RAFFLE

ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN!
Tickets $100

TWO Round-Trip, Business/First ZN-Class tickets to any destination that United Airlines serves between US48/Alaska/Canada/Caribbean/Mexico/Central America
on United and United Express.

For every one raffle ticket you purchase, your name is entered once for a chance to win. The drawing will be held at the Gala on February 5, 2022, but you need not be present to win.

Tickets may be purchased online until Friday, February 4, 2022, 9:00 a.m. CT.
After that, tickets may only be purchased at the Hilton Chicago at the Gala on February 5, 2022


DONATE TO SILENT AUCTION
Our very popular silent auction is a great way to promote your
business while gaining exposure to new audiences. 

Electronic Donation Form HERE
Download Donation Form



2021 GALA MEMORIES

Relive the experience of the exciting 2021 30th Anniversary Virtual Gala: Watch Video
Watch the call to action by Equality Illinois CEO Brian C. Johnson, powerful testimonials from people who benefited from the work of Equality Illinois, and the presentation of the awards to our honorees.

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