Jackie Robinson Family YMCA

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast


The 40th 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Human Dignity Award Breakfast 

Friday, January 17, 2025

at

Town & Country
6:30 to 9:00am


Join us as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. His words and selfless actions continue to be an inspiration and call to action for peace with each new generation.

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Human Dignity Award

The YMCA's Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award is annually bestowed upon a person who exemplifies Dr. King's work and character. The inaugural award was given to Rufus DeWitt, the first African-American executive director in our YMCA association who served at the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA in the 1960s.

Nominate a 2025 recipient for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Human Dignity Award today!


2025 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Terry Wayne Brooks

2025 Keynote Speaker: Pastor Terry Wayne Brooks

The Bayview Church of San Diego

We are thrilled to announce our keynote speaker for the 40th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast: Dr. Terry Wayne Brooks, better known as "Pastor T." Pastor T serves as the Senior Pastor of Bayview Church where he leads with a deep passion for faith and community. His dynamic preaching style and dedication to justice and equality have made him a highly respected leader both within his congregation and across the San Diego area.

Pastor T’s messages focus on faith, hope and justice, encouraging others to live in a way that reflects the values of Dr. King. Through his teachings, he empowers individuals to make a difference in their communities by embodying compassion, equality and service. Under his leadership, Bayview Church has grown into a vibrant hub of spiritual growth and outreach.

With a heart for the community, Pastor T has spearheaded initiatives that promote social justice and uplift those in need. His commitment to service and positive change is evident in all he does and we are honored to have him share his inspiring words at this year’s breakfast.


Sponsorship Opportunities

Dream Sponsor — $20,000

  • Two tables of ten guests, premier seating
  • Recognition on Jackie Robinson Family YMCA social media
  • Logo recognition on event banner and program
  • Logo recognition on all printed materials
  • Premium full page, four-color program ad (8"x10")
  • Underwrite event A/V
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson Family YMCA for 20 people
  • Table signage
  • 30-second video message to be aired on livestream and in-person — (Video due to Justin Nietes no later than December 15)

Courage Sponsor — $15,000

  • One table of ten guests, premier seating
  • Recognition on Jackie Robinson Family YMCA social media
  • Logo recognition on event banner
  • Logo recognition on all printed materials
  • Premium full page, four-color program ad (8"x10")
  • Underwrite event entertainment
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson Family YMCA for ten people
  • Table signage
  • 15-second video message to be aired on livestream and in-person — (Video due to Justin Nietes no later than December 15)

Legacy Sponsor — $10,000

  • One table of ten seats, preferred placement
  • Recognition on Jackie Robinson Family YMCA social media
  • Logo recognition on event banner and program
  • Logo recognition on all printed materials
  • Premium full page, black and white program high-resolution ad (8”x10”)
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson YMCA for ten people
  • Table signage

Freedom Sponsor — $5,000

  • One table of ten seats, preferred placement
  • Recognition on Jackie Robinson Family YMCA social media
  • Logo recognition in event program
  • Half page, black & white program high-resolution ad (8"x5")
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson YMCA for ten people
  • Table signage

Equality Sponsor — $2,500

  • Five seats, preferred placement
  • Logo recognition in event program
  • Half page, black & white program high-resolution ad (8"x 5")
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson Family YMCA for five people
  • Table signage

Inspiration Sponsor — $1,200

  • Two seats, preferred placement
  • Name recognition in event program
  • Quarter page, black & white program high-resolution ad (4”x 5”)
  • Free one-week pass to Jackie Robinson Family YMCA for two people
  • Table signage

Program Advertisement Only

  • $500 - Full-page Black and White Advertisement
    • Image requirements: 8" wide by 10" height at 300 dpi
  • $300 - Half-page Black and White Advertisement
    • Image requirements: 8" wide by 5" height at 300 dpi
  • $200 - Quarter-page Black and White Advertisement
    • Image requirements: 4" wide by 5" height at 300 dpi
  • $150 - Eighth page, Black and White Advertisement
    • Image requirements: 4" wide by 2.5" height at 300 dpi
  • $50 – Single-line Name Recognition

VIEW SPONSOR PACKAGES AND AD OPPORTUNITIES

For questions on advertisements or for more information on sponsorships, email Paula Dunn at [email protected]. Deadline for artwork submission is December 15, 2024. Please send high resolution images (minimum of 300 dpi) of any file type as an email attachment to Justin Nietes at [email protected]


BE THE CHANGE CONTEST

The Jackie Robinson Family YMCA invites San Diego youth to join the 2025 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Youth Poetry & Art Contest and express how Dr. King's legacy inspires joy and unity within themselves and their communities. Students from grades K-12 can submit original work as art, poetry, essays, or spoken word to compete for prizes, with first-place winners earning a $100 gift card. Don’t miss this chance to share your voice and creativity! Submit your application by filling out this form below before December 13, 2024, at 8:00 pm!

APPLY HERE


2024 EVENT RECORDING

Watch the complete event video from the 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Human Dignity Award Breakfast hosted by the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA and the YMCA of San Diego County on Friday, January 17, 2024.