Show up for LGBTQ+ Marylanders

Think of what we can do with our reach and your support!


3,000,000+ media and radio impressions in last year

5,000+ followers across social media channels

2,500 visitors per month on our website

30,000+ email subscribers



Sponsor Levels

Alongside the FreeState Justice team, create a special experience for guests while highlighting your company. For more information on sponsorships and supporting the work of FreeState Justice, press here


Become a sponsor here!


  • Presenting Sponsor ($20,000)

    The Presenting Sponsor serves as the lead partner for both Pride in the Garden and Pathway to Progress, underwriting two cornerstone FreeState Justice events. 


    • 12 VIP Tickets - Access to Pre-Event VIP Happy Hour + Auction Preview
    • Recognition at the Event 
    • Logo Placement on all Signage and Communication 
    • Name and Logo on Website w/ link to website 
    • Social Media Recognition (3) 
    • Logo on Pride T-Shirts and Pride Materials 
    • Program Book Ad (Full Page) 
    • Brand mentions within select press releases 
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship Appreciation Page (Top Placement) 
    • Exclusive opportunity to distribute a giveaway item  
    • Lead sponsorship recognition in all event media 
    • Verbal Acknowledgement during program remarks 
    • Recognition in select post-event recap communications 
    • Three complimentary hours of ERG Support (Value of $3,000) 
    • Industry Exclusivity 
    • Speaking opportunity and/or featured spotlight during event 
    • Logo featured prominently on event centerpieces 
    • Special volunteer opportunities throughout the year 
    • Recognition as Sponsor of Dinner 
    • Pledge now, pay later 
    • First right of refusal for presenting sponsorship the following year 

  • Champion ($10,000)

    • 10 VIP Tickets - Access to Pre-Event VIP Happy Hour + Auction Preview 
    • Recognition at the Event 
    • Logo Placement on all Signage and Communication 
    • Name and Logo on Website w/ link to website 
    • Social Media Recognition (3) 
    • Logo on Pride T-Shirts and Pride Materials 
    • Program Book Ad (Full Page) 
    • Brand mentions within select press releases 
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship Appreciation Page (Preferred Placement) 
    • Exclusive opportunity to distribute a giveaway item 
    • Three complimentary hours of ERG Support (Value of $3,000) 
    • Brief executive remarks during the program 
    • Recognition as Sponsor of Entertainment 
    • Special volunteer opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge now, pay later 

  • Leader ($7,500)

    • 8 Tickets - Access to Pre-Event VIP Happy Hour + Auction Preview 
    • Recognition at the Event 
    • Name and Logo on Website w/ link to website 
    • Social Media Recognition (2) 
    • Logo on Pride T-Shirts and Pride Materials 
    • Program Book Ad (Half Page) 
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship Appreciation Page (Preferred Placement) 
    • Brand mentions within select press releases 
    • Logo Placement on all Event Signage and Communication 
    • Two complimentary hours of ERG Support (Value of $1,500) 
    • Recognition as Sponsor of Event Bar 
    • Special Volunteer Opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge Now, Pay Later 

  • Advocate ($5,000)

    • 6 VIP Tickets - Access to Pre-Event VIP Happy Hour + Auction Preview 
    • Recognition at the Event 
    • Name and Logo on Website w/ link to website 
    • Social Media Recognition  
    • Program Book Ad (Quarter Page) 
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship Appreciation Page 
    • Logo featured on Pride T Shirts 
    • Special Volunteer Opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge Now, Pay Later 

  • Supporter ($2,500)

    • 4 VIP Tickets - Access to Pre-Event VIP Happy Hour + Auction Preview 
    • Recognition at the Event 
    • Name and Logo on Website  
    • Social Media Recognition  
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship Appreciation Page 
    • Special Volunteer Opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge Now, Pay Later 

Thank You To Our Sponsors!

The Host Committee


By joining the Host Committee, you not only gain special benefits and recognition, but the chance to shape how The Pride Soirée serves LGBTQ+ Marylanders. You become a part of this event's creation team, which will give you the chance to make sure that it's a fun, enriching engagement for all.


If you have any questions or would like more information regarding the host committee, please contact Joel Medina at jmedina@freestate-justice.org.


Join the Host Committee here

Host Committee Levels



  • Host Committee Member ($1,500)

    • 2 VIP Tickets with access to Pre-Event Happy Hour & Auction preview
    • Recognition at the event 
    • Name on website 
    • Social Media announcement 
    • Listing on Program Book Sponsorship appreciation page 
    • Special volunteer opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge now, pay later 

  • Co-Host ($500)

    • 2 VIP Tickets with access to Pre-Event Happy Hour & Auction preview
    • Recognition at the event 
    • Name on website  
    • Listing on Program Book appreciation page
    • Special volunteer opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge now, pay later  

  • Rising Host ($250)

    • 2 VIP Tickets with access to Pre-Event Happy Hour & Auction preview
    • Listing on Program Book appreciation page
    • Special volunteer opportunities throughout the year 
    • Pledge now, pay later  

Thank You To Our Host Committee!

Host Committee Members

Andrew Adelman

Richard Bennett

Kip Castner     

Curt Decker 

Anthony Evans & Kevin Sowers           
Adam Farra
Mark Yost & Kevin Galens     

Aaron Tomarchio & Tom Koerber

Cynthia Leppert     

Colleen Martin-Lauer
Katie Curran O’Malley           

Elias Ohrstrom           
Louis G. Panos III               

The Team at Donovan Waterworks     

Jesse Salazar & Tom Williams 

Co-Hosts

Alex Bauer Carpentry

Lauren DiMartino

Colleen Martin-Lauer