Five Star Military Family Recognition Luncheon

December 4, 2026 | 12:00PM-1:30PM | Virginia Beach Town Center

Sponsor This Event

Recognizing Amazing Military Families

In recognition of the sacrifices families make to support their Marines, Sailors, Coast Guardsman, Soldiers, and Airmen, the President of the United States signs a proclamation every November declaring it Military Family Month. This annual proclamation marks the beginning of the month-long celebration of the Military Family in which the Department of Defense and the nation will honor the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation’s service members.

For the past 30 years, the Armed Services YMCA of Hampton Roads has taken this premise further, by hosting the Five Star Military Family Recognition Luncheon. The Five Star is an annual event that recognizes active-duty enlisted and junior officer service members and their families who best represent service to their country and commitment to their local community through a spirit of volunteerism and philanthropic support.

Our 2024 Winning Families

Bradley & Arpin Family

United States Marine Corp

Valdala Family

United States Air Force

Woods Family

United States Navy

Level Family

United States Coast Guard

Dross Family

United States Army

Sponsorship Levels & Deliverables

Presenting Sponsor: $15,000

  • Exclusive recognition as presenting sponsor of the event
  • Premier logo placement on promotional materials, signage, program, head table, awards table & event webpage
  • Exclusive exposure/mention as presenting sponsor on social media with logo & link to sponsor’s website
  • Verbal recognition as presenting sponsor during the event
  • Opportunity to address participants and provide remarks during program
  • Opportunity to participate in awards ceremony to include a professional photo with military leadership with winning families
  • Opportunity to participate in event planning
  • Opportunity to serve on selection board
  • Opportunity to provide sponsor-branded swag bags for winning families
  • Two (2) complimentary tables with six (6) seats each to use at sponsor’s discretion
  • First right of refusal for next year’s event presenting sponsorship

Gold Sponsor: $5,000

  • Recognition as gift underwriter of the event
  • Prominent logo placement on event signage, program, awards table, and event webpage (smaller than presenting sponsor, larger than branch table)
  • Exclusive exposure/mention on social media with logo & link to sponsor’s website
  • Logo placement at gift table (not exclusive)
  • Verbal recognition during the event
  • Opportunity to serve on selection board
  • Opportunity to present gifts and participate in a group photo with winning families
  • Option to provide sponsor-branded swag or materials for all attending families (not exclusive)
  • One (1) complimentary table with six (6) seats
  • Recognition in post-event recap email to attendees and supporters

Military Service Table Sponsor: $1,600

  • U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Marine Corps & U.S. Navy Tables
  • Logo placement on promotional materials, signage, program, military branch table & event webpage
  • Sponsor mentioned in social media post prior to the event
  • Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
  • Opportunity to serve on selection board
  • Four (4) complimentary seats at sponsored military branch table
  • Opportunity to sit with respective honored service family

Valor Table Sponsor: $1,600

  • Wounded Warrior, Gold Star Families, Purple Heart & Medal of Honor Tables (4)
  • Logo placement on promotional materials, signage, program, valor table & event webpage
  • Sponsor mentioned in social media post prior to the event
  • Verbal recognition during awards ceremony
  • Opportunity to serve on selection board
  • Four (4) complimentary seats at sponsored valor table
  • Opportunity to sit with military families

Corporate Table Sponsor: $500

  • Logo placement on promotional materials, signage, program & event webpage
  • Sponsor mentioned in social media post prior to the event
  • Exclusive logo placement on one (1) sponsored table
  • Four (4) complimentary seats to be used at sponsor’s discretion

Military Family Supporter Sponsor: $50-$250

  • Donation underwrites the cost for military guests to attend the luncheon
  • Logo placement on promotional materials, signage, program & event webpage
  • Sponsor mentioned in social media post prior to the event