33rd Annual Tennis Ball
featuring
The Dream Report:
Live from the Future
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 6:30 p.m.
Christopher Newport University
Presented by
Online ticketing is now closed. If you are interested in attending the Tennis Ball, please call An Achievable Dream’s Office at 757-599-9472.
The premier online auction is now live! View luxury vehicles, exclusive trips and so much more. Place your bids today!
Mark your calendars for an unforgettable evening as we step into the future of the Dream!
Together, we’ll celebrate the impact of dreams realized through an immersive live talk show experience.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Shining Star
SPONSORSHIP
$10,000
The Shining Star Sponsorship includes admission for up to 14 guests to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball, including a cocktail reception with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a celebratory program, and premier online live auction.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- Access to the premier online live auction.
- Full-page ad in print and digital program book.
- Logo in print and digital program book and on-site event screens.
- Prominent logo inclusion and recognition in program presentation.
- Prominent recognition on signage during the event.
- Logo inclusion in print ads in the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot.
- Logo inclusion in corresponding digital ads on DailyPress.com and PilotOnline.com.
- Prominent logo and name placement on TennisBall.org.
- Recognition in the Spring/Summer edition of “It Is All A Dream,” An Achievable Dream’s semi-annual print and digital magazine.
- Logo recognition on An Achievable Dream’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (combined following of over 7,500).
- Logo in An Achievable Dream’s e-blasts (distribution of approx. 4,500).
Icon
SPONSORSHIP
$5,000
The Icon Sponsorship includes admission for up to 10 guests to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball, including a cocktail reception with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a celebratory program, and premier online live auction.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- Access to the premier online live auction.
- Half-page ad in print and digital program book.
- Logo in print and digital program book and on-site event screens.
- Logo inclusion and recognition in program presentation.
- Recognition on signage during the event.
- Logo inclusion in print ads in the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot.
- Logo inclusion in corresponding digital ads on DailyPress.com and
- PilotOnline.com.
- Logo and name placement on TennisBall.org.
- Logo in the Spring/Summer edition of “It Is All A Dream,” An Achievable Dream’s semi-annual print and digital magazine.
- Logo recognition on An Achievable Dream’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (combined following of over 7,500).
- Logo in An Achievable Dream’s e-blasts (distribution of approx. 4,500).
Red Carpet
SPONSORSHIP
$2,500
The Red Carpet Sponsorship includes admission for up to 8 guests to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball, including a cocktail reception with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a celebratory program, and premier online live auction.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- Access to the premier online live auction.
- Quarter-page ad in print and digital program book.
- Logo in print and digital program book and on-site event screens.
- Logo in program presentation.
- Logo on signage during the event.
- Logo in print ads in the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot.
- Logo in corresponding digital ads on DailyPress.com and PilotOnline.com.
- Logo on TennisBall.org.
- Logo in the Spring/Summer edition of “It Is All A Dream,” An Achievable Dream’s semi-annual print and digital magazine.
- Logo on An Achievable Dream’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (combined following of over 7,500).
- Logo in An Achievable Dream’s e-blasts (distribution of approx. 4,500).
Legend
SPONSORSHIP
$1,000
The Legend Sponsorship includes admission for up to 4 guests to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball, including a cocktail reception with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a celebratory program, and premier online live auction.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- Access to the premier online live auction.
- Quarter-page ad in print and digital program book.
- Listing in print and digital program book and on-site event screens.
- Listing in program presentation.
- Listing on signage during the event.
- Listing in print ads in the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot.
- Listing in corresponding digital ads on DailyPress.com and PilotOnline.com.
- Listing on TennisBall.org.
- Listing recognition in the Spring/Summer edition of “It Is All A Dream,” An Achievable Dream’s semi-annual print and digital magazine.
- Listing on An Achievable Dream’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn (combined following of over 7,500).
- Listing in An Achievable Dream’s e-blasts (distribution of approx. 4,500).
Encore
SPONSORSHIP
$500
The Encore Sponsorship includes admission for up to 2 guests to the 32nd Annual Tennis Ball, including a cocktail reception with an open bar, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, a celebratory program, and premier online live auction.
ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP BENEFITS
- Listing in print and digital program book and on-site event screens.
- Listing in program presentation.
- Listing on signage during the event.
- Listing in print ads in the Daily Press and Virginian-Pilot.
- Listing in corresponding digital ads on DailyPress.com and PilotOnline.com.
- Listing on TennisBall.org.
- Listing in the Spring/Summer edition of “It Is All A Dream,” An Achievable Dream’s semi-annual print and digital magazine.
- Listing recognition on An Achievable Dream’s social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn
- (combined following of over 7,500).
- Listing in An Achievable Dream’s e-blasts (distribution of approx. 4,500).
An Achievable Dream (AAD) develops independent, productive citizens through a Social, Academic, and Mindset Education (SAME) framework. AAD is a nonprofit organization with a unique structure and goal: we partner with public school districts to co-operate schools in primarily under-served communities, providing additional resources to level the playing field for students. The 33rd Annual Tennis Ball benefits AAD’s Newport News schools. To learn more about An Achievable Dream, visit AADream.org.
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
Showtime
Auction
Mr. and Mrs. F. Lewis Wood
and First Team Automotive Group
Prime Time
The Spencer Family
Charitable Foundation
Broadcast
Blechman-David Foundation and David, Kamp, and Frank, LLC
Petters Family Foundation
Spotlight
Ashby Kilgore
United Steelworkers Local 8888
Studio
Dr. Denise Chamblee and Dr. Gary Tanner
David and Beth Levin
Mrs. Kathleen Hickey Wallis and Dr. James Wallis
Dwight and Barbara West
Production
Ryan and Brittany Hanson
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Hutchison & Company
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Branch and Bonnie Lawson
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Newport Management Company, Inc.
Peninsula Community Foundation of Virginia
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Dr. and Mrs. Paul Schellhammer
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The Smith Resort Giving Fund — Kevin and Monica Smith
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Soundscapes