OPAL Awards – Outstanding People and Leaders
Celebrating Excellence in Community Leadership & Philanthropy
Recent OPAL Awards Pictures
About the OPAL Awards
For more than 28 years, the OPAL Awards - Outstanding People and Leaders - have celebrated those whose dedication to philanthropy and volunteerism has profoundly shaped the way we live, work, play, and learn.
Proceeds from the OPAL Awards support the Rotary Club of Boca Raton's Scholarship Programs, developed in partnership with Florida Atlantic University and Palm Beach State College.
The 29th Annual OPAL Awards will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2027, at Boca West Country Club. We are thrilled to recognize this year’s OPAL Honorees: Camilla & Mike Goodwin, Jillian & Adam Hasner, Zoe Lanham, Arline & John McNally, and RCBR Rotarian Honoree John Mollica.
OPAL AWARDS
2027 Honorees
This evening is about more than recognition.
It’s about mission.
It’s about transformation.
And it’s about investing in the future.
Join Us at the OPAL Awards Gala
Celebrate this year’s honorees and the students whose futures your generosity makes possible.
Your Gift in Action
- •Funds scholarships for deserving local students
- •Honors exemplary community leadership
- •Expands access to higher education
- •Partners with FAU & Palm Beach State College
- •Helps students pursue careers in arts, sciences, business, public service
- •Builds a legacy of education, volunteerism, and philanthropy in Boca Raton
- •Transforms individual gifts into lifelong opportunities for young leaders
2027 OPAL Awards Gala
Sponsorship Opportunities
The 29th OPAL Awards Gala will be held Saturday, February 6, 2027. Each ticket, sponsorship, and gift opens the door to life-changing opportunities for deserving students.
$100,000 - Presenting Sponsor
Honoring Rotary’s highest ideal – Changing Lives and Building Futures
- 24 tickets (2 premier tables)
- Center spread premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Premier recognition as Presenting Sponsor at the Gala
- Prominent recognition across all marketing, media, and event materials
$50,000 - Legacy of Leadership Sponsor
Building a lasting legacy of future leaders
- 24 tickets (2 tables)
- Full-page premium color ad (inside front or back cover) in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Legacy of Leadership Sponsor at the Gala and in all marketing
$25,000 - Service Above Self Sponsor
Championing student scholarship programs
- 12 tickets (1 table)
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Service Above Self Sponsor at the Gala and in all marketing
$20,000 - 29th Annual OPAL Society Reception Sponsor (NEW)
Welcoming the next generation of OPAL Honorees
- 10 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Presenting Sponsor of the 29th Annual OPAL Society Reception
- Speaking opportunity at the Reception
- Prominent recognition at both the OPAL Society Reception and the OPAL Awards Gala
- Inclusion in pre-event marketing and honoree announcement communications
$15,000 - Visionary Cocktail Reception Sponsor
Where connections spark impact
- 6 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Exclusive recognition as Cocktail Reception Sponsor with signage and mention during the reception
$10,000 - Building Futures Sponsor
Creating tomorrow’s change-makers
- 10 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Building Futures Sponsor at the Gala and in marketing
$10,000 - Innovation in Action Sponsor (NEW)
Powering opportunity, inspiring student success
- 6 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Innovation in Action Sponsor at the Gala and in event marketing
- Highlighting the impact of Rotary's scholarship & mentorship programs
$7,500 - Celebration After Party Sponsor
Celebrating a night of impact and inspiration
- 6 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Celebration After Party Sponsor with event signage
$7,500 - Driving Impact Valet Sponsor
Delivering excellence from arrival to farewell
- 6 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Driving Impact Valet Sponsor at the Gala
$7,500 - Entertainment Sponsor (NEW)
Creating memorable moments that celebrate community and impact
- 6 tickets
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as the Entertainment Sponsor at the Gala and in event marketing
- Special recognition from the Gala's entertainment and musical acts
$5,000 - Scholarship Table Sponsor
Changing lives through education
- 10 tickets (1 table)
- Full-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
- Recognition as Scholarship Table Sponsor at the Gala and in event marketing
$2,500 - Champion of Change Sponsor
Building pathways to student success
- 4 tickets
- Half-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
$1,500 - Power of Action Sponsor
Every seat supports a student’s journey
- 2 tickets
- Half-page premium color ad in the OPAL Journal
$400 - Individual Ticket
Supporting student success
- 1 ticket to the 2027 OPAL Awards Gala
OPAL Awards Gala
Boca Raton Rotary Fund
P.O. Box 272651
Boca Raton, FL 33486
561.477.7180
Journal color ads: Full-page $500 • Half-page $300
📸 Media & Press Highlights
Explore recent press coverage, event highlights, and inspiring stories that have made OPAL a cornerstone of our community.
OPAL Society Honorees (1998–2027)
🎟️ Join Us for the 2027 OPAL Awards
Celebrate outstanding community leaders while supporting our scholarship mission.
📅 Date: February 6, 2027 | 🕖 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Boca West Country Club
