Nathan Hale
Scholars Dinner
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
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 27, 2026 | 5:00 - 9:00 PMNathan Hale Scholars Dinner
On May 27, we will pay tribute to our fallen and honor their legacy by sharing an evening with their families at our 3rd 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.
Welcome Reception5:00 PM
Opening Remarks6:30 PM
Dinner6:45 PM
Keynote7:30 PM
Presentations7:50 PM
Program Ends 8:30 PM
Event Concludes9:00 PM
Join Us This Year
Sponsorship Opportunities
$40,000
Platinum Sponsor
2 dedicated tables
18 event tickets – premier seating with VIPs or DIMF families
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing)
Signage at registration
$30,000
Champion Sponsor
1 dedicated table
9 event tickets – premier seating with a VIP or DIMF Family
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing)
Signage at registration
$20,000
Guardian Sponsor
6 event tickets – seated near the stage
Preferred marketing placement (including pre-event marketing)
Entryway signage
$15,000
Centerpiece Sponsor (Sold Out)
5 event tickets
Logo recognition on centerpieces on each table
Prominent marketing placement as Centerpiece Sponsor
Entryway signage
$15,000
Thank You Gift Sponsor (Sold Out)
4 event tickets
Logo recognition on giveaway gift item
Prominent marketing placement as Thank You Gift Sponsor
Entryway signage
$10,000
Advocate Sponsor
4 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement at event
$5,000
Welcome Reception Sponsor (Sold Out)
2 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement as Welcome Reception Sponsor
$5,000
Parking Sponsor (Sold Out)
2 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement as Parking Sponsor
$5,000
Star Sponsor
2 event tickets
Prominent marketing placement as Star Sponsor
If your organization is interested in sponsoring, please contact:
Geannie Darby, Co-Chair, Fundraising Committee, geanniedarby@defenseintel.org or Liz Brooks, President & CEO, lizbrooks@defenseintel.org