SFA Gala 2026
April 18, 2026 6:00 - 11:00 pm
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, USA
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Saturday, April 18, 2026 6-11PM for the Biggest Black-Tie Party in Alexandria!
Do good while having a good time at the SFA's Annual Gala and Auction at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center and this year it's the 40th Anniversary! The fun begins at 6pm with a 2-hour open bar reception while mingling with 499 other Alexandrians who care. Then join us in the Ballroom for a delicious dinner followed by dancing to a Live Band until 11PM. Buy a ticket or join our Honor Roll of Giving as a sponsor of this important event helping students with financial need achieve their college and career dreams. All proceeds go toward the SFA scholarships awarded annually.
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Valedictorian Sponsor
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Scholarship awarded in your name or your business name; Two name-identified Gala tables, each including VIP seating for 10; Premium full-page ad in Gala Program; Valet parking; Hotel room at the Hilton the night of event; Recognition in our printed invitation and listing in Gala Program, social media, email and online marketing.
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Salutatorian Sponsor
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One name-identified gala table, including VIP seating for 10; Premium full-page ad in Gala Program; Hotel room with valet parking at the Hilton the night of event; Full-page ad in Gala Program; Hotel room with valet parking at the Hilton the night of event; Recognition in our printed invitation and listing in Gala Program, social media, email and online marketing
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Summa Cum Laude Sponsor
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Magna Cum Laude Sponsor
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One name-identified gala table including seating for 10; Half-page ad in Gala Program; Recognition in our printed invitation and listing in Gala Program, social media, email and online marketing.
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Cum Laude Sponsor
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Gala seating for 4; Recognition in our printed invitation and listing in Gala Program, social media, email and online marketing.
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Dean's List Sponsor
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Gala seating for 2; Recognition in our printed invitation and listing in Gala Program, social media, email and online marketing.
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Single Ticket to Attend
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You get to attend the Scholarship Fund of Alexandria's black tie event of the Year!
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Cheers to 40 Years!
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Cheers to 40 years
with a boozy bird bath!
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Specifics are coming, but if you have participated in the past, you know YOU WANT TO BE PART OF THIS DRAWING!!
The winner will bring home this birdbath, Adirondack chairs and a collection of wine, liquor, glasses and other barware all totaled valued at over $1000! Actual inventory of what will go home with the winner, is coming soon.
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Three (3) Drawing Tickets: $100 Gift
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Thank you to all the sponsors who have already committed to supporting the 2026 gala!
Valedictorian
Alexandria Toyota
Amazon
Molly & Hunt Burke
Salutatorian
Anonymous*
Sharon & Alan Levy
Cecilia Lewis & Clifton Yu
Debra Raggio
Summa Cum Laude
Hon. Cindy Lyons Anderson*
Megan & Hon. Don Beyer
Linda & Dean Copeland
Hon. Adam Ebbin
Page Elliott
Lindsay Automotive Group
Pediatric Associates of Alexandria
RiverFront Wealth Advisors
Debi* & Eric* Schilling
Pamela Smith & John Nakahata
United Bank
Paddle Sponsor
Burke & Herbert Bank
Photo Booth Sponsor
Elizabeth Lucchesi, Owner of The LizLuke Team of Long & Foster Real Estate
Signature Cocktail Sponsor
Daniel O'Connell's Irish Restaurant and Bar
Magna Cum Laude
Anna Jaeger Photography
Cassandra Bradley & David Freeman
Kathy & Jamie Conrad
Missy & Matt Estabrook
Terra & Thomas* Fulham
Harry Braswell, Inc.
Catherine & James Kelley
Hon. Christopher Lewis
Sue & Len Lynch
MHD Builds
Virginia Tech
Cum Laude
Dr. Lois Berlin & Lawrence Stuebing
Andrea Bridgeman* & Steve Parker
Laura* & Ed Cassidy
Clark Construction
Continues Arcade*
Alex Crawford-Batt* & Hon. Justin Wilson
Nancy Drane & Dana Colarulli
Janet & Everett Eissenstat
Family First Law Group, PLLC
Krys & Paul Filios
Angela & Tim Gannon
Emily & Andrew* Garrahan
Patrice R. Green*
Greenhill Companies
Ann & David Henry
IMEG Consultants Corp
Inova Health System
Lisa Jacobs & Paul Brinkman
Pam & Dan Jones
Elizabeth & Ben Klein
Brooksie Koopman & Hon. Mark Eaton
Laura Machanic & Tom Dabney
Maginniss + del Ninno Architects
Jasmine* & Stephen Milone
Mindy's Catering, Inc.
Joan Hartman Moore
Emily & Mike*+ Porterfield
Kitty Porterfield
Lorraine Reilly* & Brock Ramirez
Simpson Development Company, Inc.*
Tequila & Taco
Walsh Colucci Lubeley & Walsh PC
Dean's List
Deborah & Laurence Altenburg
Amy & Nathan Anda
Stacie & David Andersen
Peter Balas
Dr. Liz Beaty & Hon. Tim Beaty
Hon. Elizabeth Bennett-Parker & Stephen Parker
Blair Blake & David Cleary
Colony Brown & Derick Naef
Devar Burbage
Karen & Lee Burbage
Julie Carey & Michael Tackett
Tara & Jerry Casagrande
Darlene & Dr. Michael*+ Casey
Harlene & Bill Clayton
Marcy & Vince Crisler
Linda & Tim Critchfield
Megan and James Crowe
Erin Dahlin & Seth Bolte
Laura & Mark Davis
Jennifer Deibert & David Damond
Albie & Tim Dickson
Kristin & Clarence Dillon
Eva Domotorffy & Woody Paik
Anna & Sam Dvorchik
Chris Farris* & Philip Schwada
Ella & John Fitzgerald
Dr. Molly Fitzgerald*
Dr. Merkeza* & Dr. Colin Grant
Amanda & Ben Hazelwood
Karen Helbrecht & Gordon Johnston
Jessica & Jon Hixson
Kim & Thad Huguley
Hon. Amy Jackson*
Sheryl & Kevin Jahns
Clare & Ed Jayne
Ressa & Christopher Jones
Hon. Stephanie & Jim Kapsis
Jean Kelleher
Andie* & Joe Keum
Kristi Komai & Alex Murguia
Diane & Yon Lambert
Arden Levy & Tony Sanchez
Stephanie & Kyle Lynch
Lara & Dan Mathews
Maria* & Diller* Matthews
Kendra McLauchlan & Joseph Craine
Sara* & Todd Mikolop
Ginny & Robb Mulberger
Gwen & John Mullen
Hon. Veronica Nolan & Kareem El-Alaily
Emily & Jesse O'Connell
Ann O'Hanlon & John Harris
Lillian Pace & Ty Matsdorf
Kathryn & Laurence Paik
Dorene & Jim Pickup
Joy Pochatila & David Evans
Sarah Pray & James Plunkett
M. Catharine Puskar*
Dr. Devin Reese & Hon. Hal Cardwell*
Joan* & John Renner
Beth & Jeffrey Resetco
Elizabeth & Hon. Ryan Reyna
Hon. Michelle Rief & David Carpio
Barbara Rosenfeld
Hon. Ashley Simpson Baird
Rebecca Snyder*
Ajashu Thomas & Hon. Canek Aguirre
Lucy Thomson & Hon. Arthur Peabody
Shannon L. Watson*
Natalie Wengroff & Paul Wiley
Rosie & Mark Wiedemer
Nancy & Hon. Marc Williams
Leah & Darrell Wilson
Casey Wilson*
Cori & Chris Woods
Sponsors as of April 2, 2026
* Indicates Titan Alum + Indicates ACPS Hall of Fame
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SFA Gala April 18, 2026
Hilton Alexandria Mark Center, 5000 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA, USA
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