JA Inspiration Awards Signature Event
April 30, 2026
Detroit Golf Club
JASEM celebrates local heroes for their superhero qualities and accomplishments that support our community. Students cohost this annual signature event.
Sponsorships
Presenting $50,000 - SOLD
Eight (8) Tickets (one table)
Logo on all marketing materials, JASEM website, event landing page & prominent event signage
Opportunity for brief remarks from the podium
Company recognition on social media (Facebook, LinkedIn)
Full page ad in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Ability to distribute pre-approved item to guests
Platinum $25,000 - 3 AVAILABLE
Eight (8) Tickets (one table)
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)
Full page ad in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Ability to distribute pre-approved item to guests
Gold $15,000 - 4 AVAILABLE
Eight (8) Tickets (one table)
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)
Half page ad in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Silver $10,000 - 4 AVAILABLE
Eight (8) Tickets (one table)
Verbal recognition from the podium at the event
Listing on JASEM website
Logo inclusion in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Bronze $7,500 - 4 AVAILABLE
Eight (8) Tickets (one table)
Listing on JASEM website
Listing in Program Book
Table Sponsor Signage
Iron $5,500- 8 AVAILABLE
Eight (8) Tickets to the event
Listing on JA website
Listing in Program Book
Supporting $2,500 - 2 AVAILABLE
Four (4) Tickets
Listing on JA website
Listing in Program Book
Contributing $1,000 - 3 AVAILABLE
Two (2) Tickets to the event
Listing on JA website
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