Villa Licci Gala Award Ceremony 2026
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Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026 (6-10 PM EDT)
Event Link: www.villalicci.org/donations/gala-award-ceremony/
Venue: Newfields-Indianapolis Museum of Art
The Villa Licci Impact Award Gala is more than an event—it’s a movement. Hosted in partnership with the emotionally powerful documentary Thrive, this unforgettable evening will bring together athletes, advocates, survivors, and changemakers to raise critical funds for TBI survivors.
What to Expect
The Villa Licci Impact Award Gala is an evening of elegance, emotion, and purpose—uniting leaders, survivors, and advocates to build a future for TBI care.
Highlights:
- Media Packed Red Carpet Arrival with athletes, advocates, and special guests
- VIP Cocktail Hour with Thrive Documentary cast & Sports Legends
- Impact Award Tribute honoring Merril Hoge
- Exclusive Preview of Thrive Documentary with a live panel
- Silent Auction + live mission moment to support Villa Licci
- Take Home Commemorative Swag Bag filled with gifts to remember the night
- Inspiration + Connection that lasts beyond the night
- Live Streaming Event that is shared world wide
Choose Your
Impact Level:
Presenting Sponsor: $10,000
Full VIP experience + on-stage speaking opportunity, premium brand placement, and exclusive ad spots across media and podcast channels.
Premier Partner: $5,000
Logo placement across platforms, VIP table, 4 Cocktail Hour passes, plus digital and print recognition.
VIP Package: $1,500
Premium table for 10 guests + access to the VIP Cocktail Hour with athletes and Thrive Documentary cast.
Supporter: $1,000
4 Gala Tickets, on-site recognition, and branding in the digital program.
Friend: $500
2 Gala Tickets, name recognition during the tribute and on the “Wall of Hope.”
Individual Tickets: $100
The price of individual tickets will increase to $150 on January 1, 2026
Named Sponsorships (Optional Add-Ons)
- Cocktail Hour Sponsor
- Thrive Documentary Panel Sponsor
- Virtual Livestream Sponsor
- Silent Auction Sponsor
- Impact Award Underwriter
Watch Thrive Documentary Trailer
Donor Recognition:
All sponsors and donors of $5,000 or more will be featured in our Tribute Video, printed program, and commemorated on the Wall of Hope.
Ready to Join Us?
Make your donation using the form above to secure your table, sponsorship, or tribute placement for the 2026 Villa Licci Impact Award Gala.
Please contact for more information email Marcie Mcgovern, VP of Partnerships & Development – [email protected]
If you’d like to mail in a donation or check, please send to the following address: P.O. Box 80128, Indianapolis IN, 46208
If you’d like to make a digital donation: Click here
