ZPF Evening for Good
February 21st, 2026
About Evening for Good
The Evening for Good Gala Event continues to be a night to remember! At our 2025 event nearly 400 guests spent time learning about the Foundation’s impact and were the first to be introduced to our seven new ZPF Scholarship recipients! NFL greats Robbie Gould and Tom Zbikowski inspired the crowd with stories of perseverance, leadership, and personal growth. They were joined by former NBA player, WNBA coach, and Athletes for Hope advocate Awvee Storey, who delivered an impactful message on the importance of mental health, resilience, and how the ZPF has helped the Athletes for Hope’s organization. Previous year’s speakers have included Coach Niel MacDonald with his inspiring story of resilience, and Chris Wyttenbach, Chief Program Officer of Athletes for Hope.
We have doubled the amount of money raised, from $180,00 at our inaugural event in 2023 to over $350,000 last year. As we look forward to our 2026 event in February, we invite you to partner with us by becoming a sponsor.
Date: February 21st, 2026
Attire: Black Tie Optional
Accommodation
The Emily Hotel Chicago
Hotel Block Details:
- 311 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
- 10 Deluxe Double and Standard King Rooms in Block for 2/22/25 – 2/23/25
- $189.00+tax
- Check-in at 3 PM
- Check-out at 11 AM
- Group Name: Zac Plantz Foundation Gala Block
2025 Evening for Good Sponsors
Our Impact
While we are a young foundation, we are proud of all that we’ve accomplished in the last 5 years. We’ve established 3 annual fundraising events which have allowed us to raise mental health awareness within the local community, invest money to support our mission, and award three scholarships to local high school students.
The Zac Plantz Foundation has also established partnerships with other non-profit organizations, including the U.S. Center for Mental Health & Sport and Athletes for Hope, to provide young people with opportunities to grow academically, socially, and spiritually as they set out to establish legacies of their own.
Sponsorship
General Sponsorship
To discuss a sponsorship level, please contact Rachael Fernell at rachael@zacplantz.com
PRESENTING SPONSOR ($36,000)
Exclusive Sponsorship Opportunity
- Event Naming Rights: “An Evening for Good, Presented By… NAME”
- Tickets for 15 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- One reserved seating area with logo/name prominently displayed
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the program
- Dedicated email blast pre or post-event with company logo
- Prominent logo display at the event
- Logo appears as Presenting Sponsor on all printed & digital event materials
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event marketing materials
- Dedicated social media post promoting sponsorship in advance of the event
GOLD SPONSOR ($26,000)
Multiple Sponsorships Available
- Tickets for 10 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- Logo displayed on paddles distributed to all guests and used for onsite fundraising
- One reserved seating area with logo/name prominently displayed
- Verbal recognition from the stage during the program
- Prominent logo display at the event
- Logo appears as Gold Sponsor on all printed & digital event materials
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event marketing materials
- Dedicated social media post promoting sponsorship in advance of the event
SILVER SPONSOR ($16,000)
Multiple Sponsorships Available
- Tickets for 8 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- Logo display during the event
- Logo appears on all printed & digital event materials
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event marketing materials
- One dedicated social media post promoting sponsorship in advance of the event
BRONZE SPONSOR ($6,000)
Multiple Sponsorships Available
- Tickets for 6 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- Logo/Name display during the event
- Logo appears on all printed & digital event materials
- Sponsor recognition in all pre-event marketing materials
ZPF PARTNER ($2,600)
Multiple Sponsorships Available
- Tickets for 4 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- Logo/Name displayed during event
IN-KIND SPONSOR
$1,000+ Goods Donation or
$2,000+ Auction Item –
Multiple Opportunities Available
- Tickets for 2 guests to Evening for Good on Saturday, February 21st
- Logo/Name displayed during event