Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards 2026
Join us in celebrating employers in building supportive and welcoming workplaces.
The Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity Awards is an annual event that recognizes employers leading the way in inclusive workplace practices, while raising funds to support opportunities that connect talent with good jobs across Marion County.
Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026
11 a.m.
Location TBD
Your sponsorships and ticket purchases directly support accessible pathways to quality careers for local residents through powering EmployIndy programs and initiatives, including:
Project Indy is a youth employment initiative that matches Indianapolis youth to employment. Developed by Mayor Joe Hogsett and housed within EmployIndy.
Participants Served to Date 19,930
Current Job Postings 2,662
Employers with Positions Listed 167
Indy Achieves helps students achieve a postsecondary credential by offering Completion Grants and Promise Scholarships to eligible postsecondary students.
Competition Grants 1,063
Promise Scholarships 9,782
Modern Apprenticeship Program (MAP) is a three-year program connecting Marion County high school students with apprenticeship opportunities, resulting in them earning their high school diploma, an hourly income from their employer, college credits, industry certifications and credentials, and first-hand, relevant job experience.
MAP Apprentices 171
Employer Partners 48
Sponsorships
The Mayor’s Celebration of Diversity draws a highly engaged and influential audience committed to advancing equity and opportunity in Indianapolis.
Sponsors will gain visibility among key decision-makers and community leaders who are shaping the future of our region, including: local business leaders, workforce development professionals, and government and civic leaders.
Title Sponsor – $25,000
Benefits include:
- Event sponsored by YOU!
- Two seats at the Mayor’s table
- Two corporate tables (16 individuals)
- Full-page ad in event program
- Event sponsor signage – prime placement
- Large logo on sponsorship appreciation slides during presentation
- Sponsorship acknowledgement from the Mayor
- Social media acknowledgement
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement with logo
Platinum Sponsor – $15,000
Benefits include:
- Two corporate tables (16 individuals)
- Acknowledgement in printed event program – prime placement
- Half-page ad in event program
- Event sponsor signage – prime placement
- Large logo on sponsorship appreciation slides during presentation
- Sponsorship acknowledgement from the Mayor
- Social media acknowledgement
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement with logo
- Award brought to you by “YOUR ORGANIZATION.” – first-come, first-served
Gold Sponsor – $10,000
Benefits include:
- One corporate table (eight individuals)
- Acknowledgement in printed event program
- Event sponsor signage
- Large logo on sponsorship appreciation slides during presentation
- Social media acknowledgement
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement with logo
Silver Sponsor – $5,000
Benefits include:
- One corporate table (eight individuals)
- Acknowledgement in printed event program
- Event sponsor signage
- Logo on sponsorship appreciation slides during presentation
- Social media acknowledgement
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement with logo
Bronze Sponsor – $2,500
Benefits include:
- One corporate table (eight individuals)
- Acknowledgement in printed event program
- Logo on sponsorship appreciation slides during presentation
- Social media acknowledgement
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement – name only
Crystal Sponsor – $1,000
Benefits include:
- Five individual tickets
- Acknowledgement in printed event program – name only
- Company name listed during presentation
- EmployIndy website acknowledgement – name only
Reserve your sponsorship today and be a part of the 25th Mayor's Celebration of Diversity
Custom sponsorship options are also available upon request.
Email Robin Kildall, director of development, at [email protected].
Tables (eight individuals) are available without sponsorship benefits at $800.
Individual tickets are available at $100.