Showcase your organization and support CJI by sponsoring the gala dinner!
Event Details
- Event: CJI's Judicial Excellence for Colorado Gala Dinner
- Date/Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 5:30-9:00pm. Cocktail reception followed by dinner and the awards program.
- Location: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, 650 15th Street, Denver, CO 80202
Congratulations to this year's Judicial Excellence Award honorees!
- District Court Chief Judge Susan Blanco, 8th Judicial District
- County Court Judge John Mochel, Las Animas & Huerfano Counties, 3rd Judicial District
- Magistrate Melissa Annis, Denver County Court, 2nd Judicial District
Also this year, CJI honors Chief Judge Ryan Stuart of the 23rd Judicial District with a special Judicial Leadership Award.
Gala Dinner Sponsorship Options & Benefits
Showcase your organization and support CJI at this event that typically draws nearly 500 attorneys, judges, and business and civic leaders. (For the current list of sponsors, click here.)
Sponsorship tiers and benefits include:
| Tier | Investment | Benefits |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $8,999 | Premier seating for 10 / full table up front. Thank-you recognition from the podium. Inclusion in event promotion & full-page ad in program. Recognition in listing on CJI website. |
| Gold | $6,999 | Premium seating for 10 / full table near the front. Thank-you recognition from podium. Inclusion in event promotion & full-page ad in program. Recognition in listing on CJI website. |
| Silver | $4,999 | Reserved seating for 10 / full table. Inclusion in event promotion & 1/2-page ad in program. Recognition in listing on CJI website. |
| Bronze | $2,999 | Reserved seating for 5 / half table. Inclusion in event promotion & 1/4-page ad in program. Recognition in listing on CJI website. |
| Small/Solo | $999 | Reserved seating for 2. Inclusion in event promotion & 1/4-page ad in program. Recognition in listing on CJI website. (Note: For organizations of 5 or fewer attorneys or other professionals.) |
Special Add-ons for More Visibility
Your extra support helps even more!
| Wine Sponsorship | $499 | Extra recognition & help provide the complimentary wine! |
| AV Sponsorship | $499 | Extra recognition & help fund the audio-visual service! |
Note: Add-ons are "extras" that require commitment to one of the Gala Dinner Sponsorship options noted above.
Next Steps
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Ready to sponsor and pay now?
Please complete the form below and pay by credit card or ACH.
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Please click the "Become a Sponsor" image to download the sponsorship form and send it to CJI.
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Questions?
Please contact Jeff Rupp, CJI's Executive Director, jeff@coloradojudicialinstitute.org.
But please act quickly, it's best to reserve your sponsorship—and ad space—by the first week of September.
Thank you for the consideration. We appreciate your support!
