Boston Winter Ball

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
Saturday, March 7, 2026

Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport

Saturday, March 7, 2026

"Boston's Biggest Night Out" Raised $2.4 Million

The Boston Winter Ball is the ultimate charity event for young professionals. Last year’s event welcomed more than 1,500 guests and raised over $2.4 million to support our mission—empowering Boston-area children and teens through scholarships, programs, and initiatives. Join us for a remarkable evening in honor of Corey’s Kids!

You can become even more involved through a partnership or sponsorship for the 2026 Boston Winter Ball. Sponsors, partners and VIPs all receive an elevated Boston Winter Ball experience. You’ll enjoy expedited entry, priority access to the VIP Lounge, signature cocktails, upgraded bar options and premium seating.

Join us for The 18th Annual Boston Winter Ball on March 7, 2026

Luxury raffle items, totaling more than $40,000!

We are honored to have Hannah Florman Fine Jewelry as our Premium Raffle Sponsor. Known for creating custom bridal and fine jewelry that celebrates life’s milestone moments, Hannah’s values of family, community, and connection align perfectly with the Corey C. Griffin Foundation. 100% proceeds benefit Corey’s Kids!

Boston Winter Ball 2026
Award Winners

We were thrilled to honor our 2026 Award winners: Jack Connors, founder of Hill Holliday and longtime Boston philanthropist, and the Connors Family will receive the 2026 Thee Mustard Seed Award, for a profound and lasting impact on the Boston community through extraordinary generosity of time, talent, and treasure.

Bill Burke, longtime Headmaster of St. Sebastian’s School, will receive the 2026 Humanitarian Award- recognized for a lifelong commitment to leadership, service, and strengthening the Boston community.

Stay tuned for announcements for our 2026 Youth Courage Award winners.

Bill Burke

2026 Humanitarian Award

Jack Connors

2026 Thee Mustard Seed Award

Jack Connors Family

2026 Thee Mustard Seed Award

Boston Winter Ball 2026
Co-Chairs and Event Committee

Courtney Griffin

Board Member

David Andrews

Celebrity Board
New England Patriots Captain

Jonathan Farrow

Emerging Leaders Council Member

Steve Alibrandi

Board Member

Anthony Aiello

Caroline Ashford

Teagan Atwood

Alex Bain

Bryn Batchelder

Cortland Begor

Alexandra Biega

Chris Calnan

Alexandra Campanelli

Chris Comenos

Charlie Coyle

Ellen Crowley

Brian Davis

Kassia Davis

Christopher Decembrele

George Demoulas

David Dingman

Christie Donovan

Hayley Edgerley

Sloan Elsesser

Sophia Enos

Ashton Fagan

Julian Fialkow

Eddy Fish

Ted Floyd

Greta Freking

Christine Gill

Bryan Giudicelli

Mark Gormley

Michael Greeley

Thomas Greeley

Michael Griffin

Sophie Griffin

Casey Griffin Giudicelli

Sean Judge

Cameron Kopsky

Michael Lane

George Loring

Trevor Marsden

Jack McGinn

Eliza Loring McGinn

Hannah Mcgowan

Tyler McGrail

Andrew Mclaughlin

Hannah Merson

Michael Mussafer

Sage Nye

Adam Reasoner

Will Sleeper

Chris Steele

Michaela Thompson

Josh White

Grady Zink

Boston Winter Ball 2025
Sponsorship Opportunities

Join our distinguished list of businesses, organizations, individuals and families who choose to sponsor Boston Winter Ball.

Sponsorship raises much needed funds to help serve “Corey’s Kids” while leading the mission for philanthropy in our community. Your business associates, employees and friends will love being a part of this special event.

The Boston Winter Ball offers Sponsors a more exclusive ball experience. VIP guests will have expedited entry into the Ball along with priority access to the VIP Lounge, VIP signature cocktails, upgraded bar options, sweet treats and premiere seating. Available in limited quantity, the VIP upgrade offers a chic elevated lounge overlooking the dance floor.

VIP Lounge Included with Sponsorship ($500 per person value)

Contact Us

For more information or sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Katie Gassert, Director of Advancement and Special Events
[email protected]

Title Sponsor $250,000

Exclusive recognition as Title Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Two (2) full-page ads in the program book
Prominent logo on step & repeat wall
Special recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
Two (2) dedicated social media mentions
Premier seating for Twenty (20) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Twenty (20) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to the VIP Lounge

Presenting Sponsor $100,000

Premium recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Two (2) full-page ads in the program book
Prominent logo on step & repeat wall
Special recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
Two (2) dedicated social media mentions
Premier seating for Sixteen (16) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Sixteen (16) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to the VIP Lounge

Winter Sponsor $50,000

Premium recognition as Winter Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
One (1) full page ad in the program book
Logo on step & repeat wall
Special recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
One (1) dedicated social media mention
Premier seating for Twelve (12) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
—Twelve (12) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to the VIP Lounge

Home Ice Advantage Sponsor $25,000

Recognition as Sponsor on printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Half page ad in the event program book
Recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
Seating for Ten (10) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Ten (10) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to
the VIP Lounge

Seed Capital Sponsor $10,000

Recognition as Sponsor on printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Seating for Six (6) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Six (6) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to
the VIP Lounge

Start Up Sponsor $5,000

Recognition as Sponsor on printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Seating for Four (4) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Four (4) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to
the VIP Lounge

Friend Sponsor $3,000

Recognition as Sponsor on printed materials, e-mail blasts and website
Seating for Two (2) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Two (2) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to
the VIP Lounge

Event Partnership Opportunities

The Boston Winter Ball is offering Event Partners a more exclusive Ball experience.

Event Partners will have the ability to purchase a customized activation with branding capabilities. For more information on available activations, please reach out to Katie Gassert at [email protected]. All activations will be released on a first-come, first served basis. Sales of activations close on January 3, 2025.

Thank you to our Amazing Sponsors for their Support

Their generosity is critical for this event and our ability to be a Force of Love for kids.

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TITLE SPONSOR -- $250,000

PRESENTING SPONSOR -- $100,000

WINTER SPONSOR --- $50,000

HOME ICE ADVANTAGE SPONSOR -- $25,000

SEED CAPITAL SPONSOR -- $10,000

START UP SPONSOR -- $5,000

FRIEND SPONSOR --- $3,000

Special Thanks to our Event Partners

Thank you to all our special event partners for helping make this event a success!

$100,000 Event Partner

Premium recognition as Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts and the website
Two (2) Full-page ads in the program book
One (1) 16:9 color slide in event slide show
Prominent logo placement on the Step & Repeat
Logo placement with link on the official event website
Special recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
Two (2) dedicated Social Media posts
Sponsor acknowledgement in Post BWB video reel
Seating for Ten (10) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Sixteen (16) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas
and to the VIP Lounge
One (1) overnight room at the Omni Hotel at the Seaport and valet parking
Customized Activation

$50,000 Event Partner

Premium recognition as Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts, and the website
One (1) Full-page ad in the program book
One (1) 16:9 color slide in event slide show
Logo on the Step & Repeat
Logo placement with link on the official event website
Special recognition from the stage as a Sponsor during the VIP Dinner
One (1) dedicated Social Media posts
Sponsor acknowledgement in Post BWB video reel
Seating for Six (6) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Twelve (12) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas
and to the VIP Lounge

$25,000 Event Partner

Recognition as Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts, and the website
One (1) Full-page ad in the program book
One (1) 16:9 color slide in event slide show
One (1) dedicated Social Media post
Seating for Four (4) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Ten (10) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to the VIP Lounge

$10,000 Event Partner

Recognition as Sponsor on all printed materials, e-mail blasts, and the website
One (1) Full-page ad in the program book
One (1) 16:9 color slide in event slide show
One (1) Social Media Post: along with all other $10,000 Sponsors
Seating for Two (2) at the Private Pre-Event Dinner
Six (6) VIP Admission Tickets to BWB and access to the Exclusive VIP areas and to the VIP Lounge