A heartfelt thank-you to our board, committee, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and staff for helping make this year’s Gala a tremendous success! Your dedication and support made the evening truly unforgettable.

The 2026 Waynesboro Family YMCA

ANNUAL GALA

September 19th, 2026

6pm-11pm

Best Western Plus Waynesboro

109 Apple Tree Ln, Waynesboro, VA 22980

Tony Davenport: DJ L3D | Live and Silent Auction | Buffet Meal | Cocktails | Reverse Raffle & More!

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Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Waynesboro Family YMCA. Reserve your seat and be part of a night filled with community, connection, and purpose.

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Sponsorship opportunities are now closed. Thank you for supporting the YMCA!

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An Elegant Night
for a Meaningful Cause

Experience an inspiring evening at the 40th Annual Waynesboro YMCA Gala — a night where community, celebration, and impact come together.

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Best Western Plus in Waynesboro.

Enjoy a delicious dinner, live and online auctions, and live entertainment for attendees to dance the night away.

We’ll also recognize outstanding service with our awards for our Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, and Youth of the Year.

All proceeds from the Gala support the YMCA’s mission to foster youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our area.

Our Amazing Sponsors

VIP Sponsor
(Exclusive Sponsor)

Waynesboro YMCA’s Childcare Champion (Exclusive Sponsor)

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsors

Special Contributor

Liza Scallet & The Cid Scallet Fund

Silver Sponsors

Band Sponsor

Ana Duarte Cole

Bar Sponsor

Decoration Sponsors

Bronze Sponsors

Dinner Provided By:

Entertainment Provided By:

BECOME A GALA SPONSOR

The Waynesboro Family YMCA is thrilled to present the 40th Annual Gala on Saturday, September 19th!

This premier fundraising event brings together generous community members for an evening of fun, celebration, and meaningful support for our vital programs. Limited sponsorship opportunities are available, offering a unique chance to showcase your brand while making a lasting impact on our community.

We are also accepting auction item donations!

Sponsorship Levels	Included	Amount
VIP Sponsor (Exclusive Sponsor)	Sixteen (16) seats with exclusive VIP seating (2 tables of 8) Premium Placement Logo at the event – LARGEST ON-SITE Premium Placement of Logo in all Marketing Premium Placement of 3’ x 8’ Banner/Logo in Waynesboro Family YMCA Pool for 1 Year Premium placement on the Website and Premium placement on the Auction Website above all other logos Premium placement on social media events and posts Premium placement on Gala E-blasts before the event Premium Placement on Zeus slides advertising event	$5,000 SOLD OUT
Waynesboro YMCA’s Childcare Champion (Exclusive Sponsor)	Sixteen (16) seats with prominent placement of tables with signage (2 tables of 8) Premium Placement Logo at the event Premium Placement of Logo in all Marketing Premium Placement of 3’ x 8’ Banner/Logo in Waynesboro Family YMCA Pool for 1 Year Premium placement on the Y’s Website and Auction Website Premium placement on social media events and posts Premium placement on Gala E-blasts before the event. Premium Placement on Zeus advertising event slides Sponsor name on Childcare participant t-shirts Sponsor recognition as YMCA Childcare Champion on the Waynesboro YMCA website (Childcare pages for 12 months)	$5,000 SOLD OUT
Platinum Sponsor	Eight (8) tickets with prominent placement of tables with signage Premium Placement Logo at the event Premium Placement of Logo in all Marketing, including on the tickets, invitations, and posters Premium Placement of 3’ x 8’ Banner/Logo in Waynesboro Family YMCA Pool for 1 Year Premium placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business Premium placement on social media events and posts Premium placement on Gala E-blasts before the event. Premium Placement on Zeus slides advertising event	$3,250
Gold Sponsor	Six (6) tickets for an exclusive table with signage Primary Placement of Logo at the event (placement in the pre-function area) Primary Placement of 3’x 6’ Banner/Logo in Pool or Gym for 1 year Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on Gala E-blasts before the event. Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business Placement on social media events and posts	$2,000
Band Sponsor	Four (4) tickets to the event Designated Placement of 3’ x 6’ Vertical Banner/Logo at the event (placement near band or bar) Primary Placement of 3’x 6’ Banner/Logo in Pool for 1 year Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on Gala E-blasts before the event Placement on social media events and posts Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business	$1,500 SOLD OUT
Bar Sponsor	Four (4) tickets to the event Designated Placement of 3’ x 6’ Vertical Banner/Logo at the event (placement near band or bar) Primary Placement of 3’x 6’ Banner/Logo in Pool for 1 year Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on Gala E-blasts before the event Placement on social media events and posts Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business	$1,500 SOLD OUT
Silver Sponsor	Two (2) tickets to the event Designated Placement of 3’ x 6’ Vertical Banner/Logo at the event (placement near band or bar) Primary Placement of 3’x 6’ Banner/Logo in Pool for 1 year Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on Gala E-blasts before the event Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business Placement on social media events and posts	$1,250
Decoration Sponsor	One (1) ticket to the event Designated Placement of 3’ x 6’ Vertical Banner/Logo at the event (placement near band or bar) Primary Placement of 3’x 6’ Banner/Logo in Pool for 1 year Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business Placement on social media events and posts	$750 SOLD OUT
Bronze Sponsor	One (1) ticket to the event Placement of Logo in all Marketing, excluding the ticket and invitation Placement on the YMCA Website and Auction Website with an active link to your business Placement on social media events and posts	$500

A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets and sponsored this event. We’re so excited to celebrate with you soon!

Contact:
Anne Hudlow, Executive Director

(540) 943-9622 Ext 204

ahudlow@ymcawaynesboro.org

A heartfelt thank-you to our board, committee, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and staff for helping make this year’s Gala a tremendous success! Your dedication and support made the evening truly unforgettable.

The 2026 Waynesboro Family YMCA

ANNUAL GALA

Buy Tickets

Become A Sponsor

An Elegant Night for a Meaningful Cause

Our Amazing Sponsors

Liza Scallet & The Cid Scallet Fund

Ana Duarte Cole

BECOME A GALA SPONSOR

Sponsorship Levels

Included

Amount

VIP Sponsor

(Exclusive Sponsor)

Waynesboro YMCA’sChildcare Champion

(Exclusive Sponsor)

Platinum Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Band Sponsor

Bar Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Decoration Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

A huge thank you to everyone who has purchased tickets and sponsored this event. We’re so excited to celebrate with you soon!

An Elegant Night
for a Meaningful Cause

Waynesboro YMCA’s
Childcare Champion