2026 JA Inspiration Awards Signature Event
Presented by Delta Airlines
April 30, 2026 @The Detroit Golf Club
The JA Inspiration Awards is our Signature fundraising event and gala designed to showcase the superheroes that reside within our community. Dollars raised for this Signature event will further JASEM’s mission to inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Presenting Sponsor
Sponsorship Opportunities
Platinum $25,000
Eight (8) Tickets (one table) to the event and afterglow
Logo on marketing materials, JASEM website, event landing page & prominent event signage
Verbal recognition from the podium at the event
Company recognition on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn)
Table Sponsor Signage
Ability to distribute pre-approved items to guests
Gold $15,000
Eight (8) Tickets (one table) to the event and afterglow
Logo on marketing materials, JASEM website, event landing page & prominent event signage
Verbal recognition from the podium at the event
Company recognition on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn)
Table Sponsor Signage
Silver $10,000
Eight (8) Tickets (one table) to the event and afterglow
Verbal recognition from the podium at the event
Listing on JASEM website / Logo inclusion in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Iron $5,500
Eight (8) Tickets to the event and afterglow
Listing on JA website / Listing in Program Book
Supporting $2,500
Four (4) Tickets to the event and afterglow
Listing on JA website / Listing in Program Book
Individual Ticket: $350
2025 Sponsors
Presenting Sponsor
Delta Air Lines
Platinum Sponsor
Delta Dental
Gold Sponsors
Amerisure / Edw. C. Levy Co. / EY / Magna / Lear / PVS Chemicals
Silver Sponsors
Ally
MSX International
Iron Sponsors
AAA-The Auto Club Group
Comerica
Independent Bank
KeyBank
RSM US LLP
Supporting Sponsors
First Independence Bank
PNC Bank
Priority Health
Stephanie Marianos
Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP
Towne Mortgage Company
Contributing Sponsor
Mercantile Bank
Michigan First Credit Union
PwC
Walker-Miller Energy Services
It was our pleasure to honor:
2024 JA Inspiration Awards Honorees
Advocate: Lisa L. Howze, Author/CPA/ Career Strategist
Educator: Lawrence Greer, David Ellis Academy West
Entrepreneur: Akil Alvin, Detroit Digital Media
Volunteer: Nanette DePriest, DTE Retiree
Corporate Supporter: Edw. C. Levy Co.
2023 JA Inspiration Awards Honorees
Outstanding Advocate Jim Nicholson, PVS Chemicals
Outstanding Corporate Supporter Amerisure Insurance
Outstanding Educators Laurel Hess and Tyrone Spencer
Outstanding Entrepreneur Shahida Mausi, The Right Productions
Outstanding Volunteer Blake Woods, Community Financial Credit Union
Watch Recording of 2023 JA Inspiration Awards:
2022 JA Inspiration Awards Honorees
Outstanding Advocate Byna Elliott
Outstanding Corporate Supporter GM Financial
Outstanding Educators Ranesa Reese and Bret Woodley
Outstanding Entrepreneur Todd Sachse
Outstanding Volunteer Scott Sandler