Date: January 25, 2025
Cocktails: 6:00 PM
Dinner: 7:00 PM
Location: Paradise Ballroom, Fremont

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the annual Diamonds in Education Gala, a night dedicated to celebrating excellence in education and supporting the New Haven Schools Foundation. This year’s theme, Diamonds and Ice, promises a dazzling experience filled with elegance, sparkle, and winter wonder.

Event Highlights:

• Special Guest Appearance: Laugh out loud with comedian Kabir Singh, renowned for his performance on America's Got Talent. Kabir's unique humor and vibrant energy will add an extra layer of excitement to our evening, and he'll pose for photos with you during the cocktail reception.
• Cocktail Reception: Begin the evening with a welcome drink and delightful hors d'oeuvres in our elegantly decorated reception area.
• Auctioneer: Welcome back the fabulous Singing Auctioneer, Ellen Toscano, the newly-crowned #1 auctioneer in the United States.
• Gourmet Dinner: Enjoy a sumptuous dinner served to you at your table, featuring a choice of three delicious entrees.
• Entertainment: Get your groove on with DJ Sonny playing tunes that capture the essence of our Diamonds and Ice theme.
• Silent and Live Auctions: Bid on exclusive items and experiences, with all proceeds benefiting the educational programs and scholarships supported by the New Haven Schools Foundation. Silent Auction opens in advance. Bidding closes at 8:30 PM January 25. (Need not be present to win.)
• Awards Ceremony: Celebrate the outstanding achievements of educators, and community leaders who have made significant contributions to education.
• Tom Kitayama Business Award - Dawn Foods
• Guy Emanuele Service Award - Tina Bobadilla-Mastel

Why Attend? Your presence at the Diamonds in Education Gala directly supports our mission to enhance educational opportunities for students in the New Haven Unified School District. Funds raised from this event will provide scholarships, classroom grants, and essential resources to help our students shine bright.

Dress Code: Evening attire encouraged. Embrace the theme with your most dazzling and icy ensembles!

Don't miss our Golden Ticket Raffle where the winner selects one of four fabulous vacation packages. Only 100 tickets will be sold! 

Tickets and Sponsorships:

• Tickets are $175 per person and sold online. Includes $500 in casino chips. Reserved seating.
• VIP Tables are $1800 for a table of 10, sold as one transaction. Includes a premium table location, $1000 casino chips per person, and name in the program and on screen.
• Teacher Discount: Teachers may purchase tickets at the reduced price of $150.
• Sponsorship information: Please review this sponsorship document and contact ed@nhsfoundation.org.

Contact Us:
For more information, sponsorship opportunities, or to donate auction items, please contact us at jeri@nhsfoundation.org or call (510) 909-9263.