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Thanks for a great night!

Thanks for helping make the inaugural Hancock Honors a great success and memorable evening. And thanks again to all our sponsors who made the event financially possible.

During the program, you heard about the importance of the Hancock Promise in supporting young people in our community.  Please consider supporting the campaign by clicking the button below.  Once we reach the $10 million goal, we can double the Promise to cover two years of Hancock tuition.  Your contribution of any amount will benefit the community for generations to come.

Photos from the Hancock Honors are also below and are free for you to download and share. Be sure to use and follow the #HancockHonors hashtag on social media to see others pictures.

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2023 HONOREES

Patty Boyd

Patricia Jean Boyd

Patty was a beloved piano teacher in Santa Maria who left a transformative gift to the college upon her passing in 2012. At that time, the $13 million bequest was the second largest gift to a California community college.

Ann Foxworthy Lewellan

Ann Foxworthy Lewellen

Ann was Hancock's seventh president and the only woman to hold that position permanently. Today she is an active community leader in the Santa Ynez Valley, most recently leading the $5 million campaign to renovate Solvang Theaterfest. 

Tommy Soulati Sheperd

Tommy Soulati Shepherd

Tommy is a double graduate from PCPA (completing both the acting and technical theater programs) who won a GRAMMY Award this year for Best Children’s Album as co-founder of the group Alphabet Rockers. 

 

Featuring Live Music by Jazz Mafia

jazz mafia playing instrument

Jazz Mafia is an eclectic collective of forward-thinking and accomplished players in jazz, electro, hip-hop, classical, and world music. Co-founded in 2000 by multi-instrumentalist and composer Adam Theis, the Mafia is a prolific mainstay in the San Francisco sound—uniting creative and accomplished instrumentalists, vocalists, MCs, composers, and arrangers. 

 

Your Event Host: Susan Appel

Susan Appel Headshot

Susan is a member of the AHC Foundation Board of Directors who began her career as a professional actor. After teaching at PCPA for 13 years, she pivoted to the private sector where she helped steward a $1 million gift to Hancock. She currently works at Morris & Garritano Insurance, where she combines a passion for outreach with her commitment to inspiring positive employee engagement. 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

  • 12 guests with premier seating
  • Name/logo on all print ads
  • Name/logo in social media posts/event website
  • Name/logo on step-and-repeat or photo backdrop
  • Name/logo on in-event signage
  • Name/logo on in-event item
  • Name/logo building projection
  • Recognition from podium during the event
  • Recognition during cocktail hour
  • Name/logo on morning after thank-you ad
  • 1-year membership in President’s Circle**
To secure this sponsorship level, please call (805) 925-2004 or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu

  • 10 guests with premier seating
  • Name/logo on all print ads
  • Name/logo in social media posts/event website
  • Name/logo on step-and-repeat or photo backdrop
  • Name/logo on in-event signage
  • Recognition from podium during the event
  • Recognition during cocktail hour
  • Name/logo on morning after thank-you ad
  • 1-year membership in President’s Circle**
To secure this sponsorship level, please call (805) 925-2004 or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu

  • 8 guests with preferred seating
  • Name/logo on all print ads
  • Name/logo in social media posts/event website
  • Name/logo on in-event signage
  • Recognition from podium during the event
  • Recognition during cocktail hour
  • Name/logo on morning after thank-you ad
  • 1-year membership in President’s Circle**
To secure this sponsorship level, please call (805) 925-2004 or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu

  • 6 guests with preferred seating
  • Name/logo on all print ads
  • Name/logo in social media posts/event website
  • Name/logo on in-event signage
  • Recognition during cocktail hour
  • Name/logo on morning after thank-you ad
  • 1-year membership in President’s Circle**
To secure this sponsorship level, please call (805) 925-2004 or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu

  • 4 guests with preferred seating
  • Name/logo on all print ads
  • Name/logo in social media posts/event website
  • Name/logo on in-event signage
  • Name/logo on morning after thank-you ad
  • 1-year membership in President’s Circle**
To secure this sponsorship level, use the form below or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu

  • Bar Sponsor $5,000 - SOLD
  • Outdoor Stage Sponsor $5,000 
  • Custom logo wine glasses $5,000
  • Cocktail Napkins $2,500
  • Outdoor Lounge Sponsor $2,500 - SOLD
  • Dessert Sponsor $2,500
To secure this sponsorship level, please call (805) 925-2004 or email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu
**Not available for current members of the President’s Circle.

All proceeds benefit our community through the Hancock Promise Fund. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please email ahcfoundation@hancockcollege.edu or call (805) 925-2004.

 

SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS

 

Presenting Sponsor

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Diamond Sponsor

 

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Platinum Sponsors

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Gold Sponsors  

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Silver Sponsors

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Bronze Sponsor

Downtown Fridays Logo

 

Lounge Sponsor

SM Chamber Logo