The Frederick Center presents

Spark

The 2026 Annual Prism Awards Gala, celebrating the LGBTQ+ advocates and allies who brighten our world.

  • Sunday, October 4, 2026
  • 5:00 PM
  • Thorpewood, 12805-A Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, MD 21788Get directions

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Spark: 2026 Annual Prism Awards Gala, Sunday October 4 at 5:00 PM, Thorpewood, Thurmont MD

Relive the Night

Highlights from our most recent Prism Awards celebration.

Moments from the Gala

A look back at the people and moments that make this night shine.


Tickets

Join us for an unforgettable evening of celebration, recognition, and community.

$150 per ticket
$250 per ticket

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Reserve a Table

Host your whole party at a reserved table of eight, seated together all evening. VIP Tables add the full Prism Circle experience for all eight guests, with prime placement closest to the stage and dance floor.

$1,350 per table of 8
$2,250 per table of 8

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The VIP Experience

The Prism Circle

VIP tickets and VIP tables welcome you into the Prism Circle: our inner ring of gala supporters, with priority seating, a custom keepsake pin, and recognition on gala night.

Ticket$150 VIP Ticket$250 Table$1,350 VIP Table$2,250
Admission1 guest1 guest8 guests8 guests
Reserved table for your partyIncludedIncluded
Priority seating in the VIP areaIncludedIncluded
Prime placement by the stage and dance floorIncluded
Prism Circle custom pinIncludedIncluded, all 8 guests
Recognition in the program and at the eventIncludedIncluded
One more surprise perk, to be announcedIncludedIncluded

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your organization with Frederick County’s premier LGBTQ+ celebration and help the Prism Awards shine.

Benefit lists below are placeholders for review. Final benefits will be provided by The Frederick Center.

Presenting Sponsor

Diamond

$10,000

  • Presenting sponsor billing: “Spark, presented by your organization”
  • Premier reserved seating for your guests
  • Speaking opportunity during the evening’s program
  • Logo on stage screens and all event signage
  • Featured recognition in press and social media
  • Full-page ad in the event program
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Platinum

$7,500

  • Reserved priority seating
  • Logo on event signage and screens
  • Social media spotlight
  • Half-page ad in the event program
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Gold

$5,000

  • Reserved seating
  • Logo on event signage
  • Social media recognition
  • Listing in the event program
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Silver

$2,500

  • Reserved seats for your guests
  • Name in the event program
  • Social media thank-you
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Bronze

$1,000

  • Seats for two guests
  • Name in the event program
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More Details Coming Soon

This space is reserved for program details, award categories, honorees, and a welcome message from The Frederick Center.