Women of Impact Awards Dinner | The Ceola J. Collective

The Ceola J. Collective presents, in partnership with Dream2b and community partner Ebenezer Community Church

An Evening Celebrating the Women Who Make a Difference

You do not need to know an honoree to attend. You simply need to believe that women who make a difference deserve to be celebrated.

Join women and men from across East Contra Costa County for an elegant evening of dinner, inspiration, and recognition as we honor four women standing in the gap: against human trafficking, for our children, for our unhoused neighbors, and for our children’s education. We will also celebrate a young woman just beginning her own journey of impact.

Date: Saturday, May 22, 2027
Time: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: Oakley Recreation Center
1250 O’Hara Avenue, Oakley, CA 94561
Tickets: $75 per person
Attire: Elegant Black & White

Tickets are nonrefundable but may be transferred to another guest.

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Encourage | Educate | Empower

The Awards

From the Heart of Ceola J.

The four causes behind these awards (human trafficking, the protection of our children, our unhoused neighbors, and our children’s education) are the issues that matter most to me. I began serving, supporting, and advocating for this work in Oakland in 1999, and it remains at the heart of who I am.

I am honored to celebrate the women who are making an impact in the lives of those in our community in each of these areas. Women of Impact is a way for us as a community to say thank you, and to celebrate, appreciate, and recognize the women standing in the gap and making a difference in so many lives. It is also an invitation for our community to continue standing with them and showing its support.

— Ceola J.

The Courage & Advocacy Award

For a woman fighting human trafficking through prevention, protection, and advocacy for survivors.

The Children’s Champion Award

For a woman standing up for children through child welfare, foster care, protection, and advocacy.

The Compassion in Action Award

For a woman serving our unhoused neighbors and families in need through direct service and advocacy.

The Education & Empowerment Award

For a woman fighting for our children’s education, student success, and the families behind them.

Presented by Dream2b

Rising Woman of Impact

A recognition and a $1,000 scholarship for a young woman, ages 16 to 24, who is already making a difference in her school, church, or community. Selected by Dream2b.

The scholarship may be used for:

College or community college tuition
Books and school supplies
A trade or vocational program
A certification
A leadership program
Starting a business or ministry

Dream2b pays the scholarship directly toward approved expenses.

A Special Presentation

The Founder’s Honor

The evening will also include the Founder’s Honor, a special recognition presented by Ceola J.

Our Honorees

Honorees are selected by The Ceola J. Collective and will be announced in March 2027. Sponsorship has no influence on the selection of honorees.

What Honorees Receive

Complimentary admission plus five complimentary guest tickets, reserved seating with her guests, the award, and a feature in Home with Ceola J. Magazine. No honoree is ever asked to buy or sell tickets.

Partner With Us

Stand beside the women who serve our community. Sponsors are recognized before a room of community leaders, business owners, and families, and across the platforms of The Ceola J. Collective.

Download the Sponsorship Prospectus (PDF)

Inaugural Year Only

2027 Women of Impact Founding Partners

Sponsors at the Gold level or above who commit by December 31, 2026 are named Founding Partners: the organizations that helped establish Women of Impact as a lasting community tradition. Founding Partners are recognized during the ceremony, in the commemorative program, and in future materials about the event. Limited to five.

Premier Sponsor

$5,000

Only one available

Reserved table of 8
Full-page ad in the commemorative program
Logo on all event materials
Two minutes of remarks from the stage
Ad in Home with Ceola J. Magazine and a mention on IMPACT with Ceola J. Podcast

Gold Sponsor

$2,500

Reserved table of 8
Half-page ad in the commemorative program
Logo recognition
Acknowledgment from the stage
Mention in Home with Ceola J. Magazine

Corporate Celebration Table

$1,000

Reserved table of 8
Table sign with your name or logo
Listing in the commemorative program

Community Sponsor

$500

Name in the commemorative program
Social media thank-you

Friend of Impact

$250

Name in the commemorative program

Sponsor a Part of the Evening

Award Sponsor

$750

Your name on one of the four awards: “The Compassion in Action Award, sponsored by…” Four available. Award sponsors have no part in choosing honorees.

Community Impact Table

$750

Seats eight women from local nonprofits, ministries, or shelters who could not otherwise attend. Made through Dream2b.

Rising Woman Scholarship

$1,000+

Funds the $1,000 scholarship given to the Rising Woman of Impact. Made through Dream2b.

Community Impact Table and Rising Woman Scholarship gifts are made to Dream2b, a nonprofit organization, and are used only for those purposes. Other sponsorships support the event produced by The Ceola J. Collective. Please consult your tax advisor about deductibility. Sponsor commitments received by March 31, 2027 will appear in the printed program. Sponsorship has no influence on the selection of honorees.

Mark Your Calendar

Key Dates

December 31, 2026 Founding Partner commitments due
Mid-March 2027 Honorees announced
March 31, 2027 Sponsor commitments due for the printed program
May 22, 2027 Women of Impact Awards Dinner