29th Annual Champions for Youth Dinner & Auction
Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the
Sequoia Conference Center, 901 Myrtle Avenue, Eureka.
Doors open at 5pm.

This is our largest fundraising event of the year and we are honored to celebrate our Champions for Youth honorees,
Coast Central Credit Union & Kay Johnson,
along with our Volunteer of the Year,
Carlos Sanchez of Sempervirens Gardening.

We are also excited to recognize our two additional honorees this year, Ambassador of the Year, Leroy Zerlang, and we will reveal our Board Member of the Year live at the event.

This year’s theme is “Enchanted Evening”.

Tickets are $80 each or two tickets/ $150. Reserve a table for 8 for $650. Please click below to purchase your tickets now.

See below for Sponsorship Opportunities.

We hope you will join us for an unforgettable evening!

Please click below to purchase your tickets. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please scroll down to see the Sponsorship Opportunities.

This Year’s Theme is Enchanted Evening

Add a little magic to the night!

Guests are invited to take part in our
Enchanted Evening Costume Contest by arriving dressed as their favorite enchanted character—think fairies, woodland sprites, mystical creatures, and other magical inspirations.
Whether whimsical, elegant, or mysterious, we encourage you to let your imagination shine!
Our judges will crown the Best Enchanted Costume, and the winner will receive a gift card to Rooftop. Costumes are optional, but the fun is guaranteed!

Costume Contest Ideas

Sponsorship Opportunities

We invite you to join us as we make a difference in the lives of youth in Humboldt County. We ask for your generosity in supporting this event.

Sponsorship Levels:

Platinum Sponsorship: $5,000
- Name/logo included in all marketing materials – posters & flyers, social media, press releases, advertising, and all the website all year long
- Full page ad in the event program
- On-screen ad in slide show presentation
- Reserved table for 10 guests at the event with appetizer
- Two bottles of wine at the table
- Banner hung at the Teen Center (if provided)
Gold Sponsorship: $3,000
- Name/logo included in marketing materials – posters & flyers, social media, press releases, and on the website for 3 months
- Half page ad in the event program
- On-screen ad in slide show presentation
- Reserved seating for 8 guests at the event
- One bottle of wine at the table
Silver Sponsorship: $1,500
- Name/ logo included in marketing materials – website & social media
- Quarter page ad in event program
- On-screen ad in slide show presentation
- Reserved seating for 4 guests at the event