Cocktails on the Colorado Awards Gala

AWARDS GALA & AUCTION

Benefiting Colorado River Foundation

Meet us on the banks of the Colorado River for dinner, live music, exciting live auction and “Cocktails on the Colorado” at the 10th Annual Awards Gala & Auction benefiting the Colorado River Foundation and honoring 2012 River Heroes.

DATE: May 15, 2012

TIME: 6:30 p.m.

LOCATION: at the home of the Colorado River Foundation’s outdoor education programs, Wilkerson Center for Colorado River Education at Redbud
3601 Lake Austin Blvd.
Austin, TX

Event Details: Casual Attire (event is mainly outside, flat shoes recommended for women)
Shuttle service available from LCRA headquarters across the street
Please reply to Melissa Miller melissa@coloradoriver.org or 512.498.1587
(formerly Kids on the Colorado Awards Dinner)

TICKET INFORMATION:

Don’t miss out on this exciting annual event! Hurry because they won’t last long! Follow one of these simple ways to purchase tickets:

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS $150

RIVER SOCIETY TICKETS $75 (Click here for more info on River Society)

  • Purchase tickets online through our website by clicking on our Donate page. Enter your information. Under gift information, enter your amount (individual tickets cost $150/each) and choose one time only for the frequency and general for the fund. Type “Gala tickets” in the notes section.
  • Mail your payment and names of guests attending to Colorado River Foundation, PO Box 50029, Austin, TX 78763
  • Contact Melissa Miller at (512) 498-1587 or melissa@coloradoriver.org to purchase tickets.
Interested in sponsoring a table? Table sales start at $1,500. There are a limited number of sponsorships still available. Hurry to take advantage of this great publicity opportunity!
Interested in volunteering? We are still in need of help with a number of various duties at the event such as checking-in guests, helping with the live and silent auctions, greeting guests, setting up the event and much more.

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

WHAT: For one night only CRF opens the doors of the Redbud Center to members and friends of the Colorado River Foundation. Guests will enjoy live music, an exciting live and silent auctions and learn more about the Colorado River Foundation’s educational programs.

AUDIENCE: Approximately 350 business, community and political leaders from the Highland Lakes to Matagorda Bay.

PURPOSE: To promote awareness and stewardship of the Colorado River in Texas and honor the achievements of individuals whose efforts have made a positive impact on the health of the Texas Colorado River.

WHY: Proceeds from the Cocktails on the Colorado will directly support natural science education and outdoor recreation for underserved youth, annual river cleanups, and additional community projects that encourage the stewardship, awareness, and protection of the Colorado River.

SPONSOR PACKAGES:

Colorado River Sponsor $10,000
Pedernales River Sponsor $7,500
Llano River Sponsor $5,000
Barton Creek Sponsor $2,500
Shoal Creek Sponsor $1,500

SPECIAL SPONSOR PACKAGES:

A/V Sponsor $1,250
Tent Sponsor $1,000
Bar Sponsor $750
Entertainment Sponsor $750
Food Station Sponsor  $750
Shuttle Sponsor $500
Award Sponsor $500
Registration Table Sponsor $500
Water Feature Sponsor $250

For more information or to secure your spot as a sponsor, please call 512-498-1587 or email melissa@coloradoriver.org.