2027 Nathan Hale
Scholars Dinner
Wednesday, May 26, 2027
An Evening of Remembrance, Honor, and Opportunity
Each year, the Defense Intelligence Memorial Foundation (DIMF) gathers the Defense Intelligence community, supporters, and families to honor those who gave their lives in service to our nation and to invest in the future of the families they left behind.
The Nathan Hale Scholars Dinner is DIMF’s signature annual event, bringing together remembrance and purpose in support of our scholarship and educational programs.
Wednesday, May 26, 2027 | 5:00 - 9:00 PMNathan Hale Scholars Dinner
On May 26th, we will pay tribute to our fallen and honor their legacy by sharing an evening with their families at our 4th Annual Nathan Hale Scholars Dinner.
We invite you to be a part of this memorable event at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center (map). With your help, DIMF can continue fulfilling this mission – providing postsecondary education scholarships that honor their sacrifice by investing in the future of their children and spouses.
Our keynote speaker will be GEN (Ret.) Joe Votel, Former Commander, U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and U.S. Joint Special Operations Command.
Welcome Reception5:00 PM
Opening Remarks6:40 PM
Dinner6:45 PM
Keynote7:30 PM
Awards Ceremony8:00 PM
Program Ends 8:30 PM
Event Concludes9:00 PM
Join Us This Year
Sponsorship Opportunities
$50,000
Hero Sponsor (Only 1 Available)
3 dedicated tables
24 event tickets – premier seating with VIPs or DIMF families
Recognition as the event’s Premier sponsor to include recognition from the podium
Preferred marketing placement (including pre- and post-event marketing)
Signage at registration
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$40,000
Sentinal Sponsor
2 dedicated tables
16 event tickets – premier seating with VIPs or DIMF families
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing)
Signage at registration
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$30,000
Champion Sponsor
1 dedicated table
8 event tickets – premier seating with a VIP or DIMF Family
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing)
Signage at registration
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
SOLD
$20,000
Guardian Sponsor
6 event tickets - seated near the stage
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing
Entryway signage
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$15,000
Centerpiece Sponsor (1 Available)
5 event tickets
Logo recognition on centerpieces on each table
Prominent marketing placement as Centerpiece Sponsor
Entryway signage
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
SOLD
$15,000
Thank You Gift Sponsor (1 Available)
5 event tickets
Logo recognition on giveaway gift item
Prominent marketing placement as Thank You Gift Sponsor
Entryway signage
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$15,000
Wine Sponsor (1 Available)
5 event tickets
Logo recognition on bottle tag on wine served with dinner
Prominent marketing placement as Wine Sponsor
Entryway signage
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$6,000
Parking Sponsor (5 Available)
2 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement as Parking Sponsor
$10,000
Advocate Sponsor
4 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement at event
Entryway signage
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
Individual tickets are also available for purchase.
$7,500
Welcome Reception Sponsor (5 Available)
3 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement as Welcome Reception Sponsor
Promotion, including logo, on DIMF website for one year
$5,000
Star Sponsor
2 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement at event
If your organization is interested in sponsoring, please contact:
Geannie Darby, Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee, geanniedarby@defenseintel.org