2026 Annual Scholarship Gala:
The Royal Derby
Early Bird Tickets on Sale!!
The Sigma Phi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. and The Royal Blue Dove Foundation proudly present:
The Royal Derby Scholarship Gala
Saturday, April 25, 2026
6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Gurnee Ten Hotel
6161 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee, IL
Join us for an elegant evening in support of scholarships and educational initiatives benefiting our community.
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How to Purchase Tickets:
This year we are doing it a little different.
1. You can reach out to your favorite Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Soror to pay for the ticket directly through our Zelle process so that you will not pay the TicketBud fees. It will be $125 through March 15, 2026.
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2. Purchase tickets online here:
https://spzzetas.ticketbud.com/theroyalderby
with the following Ticket Pricing & Deadlines:
$125 + Ticketbud fees — available through March 15, 2026;
$135 + Ticketbud fees — available March 16, 2026 through April 8, 2026
Attire: Derby Chic / Semi-Formal (Hats, fascinators, pearls, and bowties encouraged)
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Secure your tickets today and celebrate with purpose in royal style!!
Sponsorships, vendor, and advertising opportunities available.
Sponsorship/Vendor/Advertising Form Click Here
​Pearl Sponsor – $3,000
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5 reserved tickets to the event
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Company name & logo displayed on chapter website and social media platforms for 6 months
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Company name displayed at sponsor’s table
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Public acknowledgment at the beginning and end of the event
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Full-page digital ad
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Special sponsorship award
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Special photo opportunity with scholarship awardee
Royal Blue Sponsor – $2,500
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4 reserved tickets to the event
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Company name & logo displayed on chapter website and social media platforms for 4 months
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Company name displayed at sponsor’s table
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Public acknowledgment at the beginning and end of the event
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Half-page digital ad
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Special photo opportunity with scholarship awardee
White Rose Sponsor – $1,000
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2 reserved tickets to the event
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Company name & logo displayed on chapter website and social media platforms for 2 months
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Company name displayed at sponsor’s table
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Quarter-page digital ad
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Digital Ads
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Full-page ad: $150.00
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Half-page ad: $100.00
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Quarter-page ad: $75.00
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Business Card ad: $50.00
Vendor Opportunity - $150.00
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One six-foot table to showcase and sell your products or services.
Silent Auction Donations Support our efforts by donating goods or services to be featured in our Silent Auction. Your generosity will be highlighted throughout the event and will directly support our scholarship initiatives .
Payments: To secure your participation, all sponsorship, vendor, or digital advertising payments must be received by March 15th.