2026 Sponsorship Prospectus
About the HR STAR Awards and Gala The HR STARS Gala is North Texas’ premier night honoring the people who shape workplace culture and drive organizational success. The evening brings together top HR executives, influential business leaders, and key decision- makers for a night of recognition, networking, and celebration making it the prime opportunity for your brand to align with industry excellence.
Whether your goal is to connect with high-value prospects, strengthen relationships with existing clients or to showcase your commitment to the HR profession, sponsoring a prestigious award or the gala event, puts your organization in the spotlight.
Save the Date Friday, February 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM Frisco Hall Event Center
At Frisco Hall, we understand the importance of creating an unforgettable experience that captivates and engages your audience. Frisco Hall offers premium amenities, ample space excellent in-house catering, and event services to cover of your whole corporate event from start to finish.
Florence Epelfeld DallasHR Director of Business Development florence@dallashr.org
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Gala Tables and Tickets
Ten (10) Gala tickets, company logo on table signage, company recognition on HR STARS microsite and your company name is included with other table sponsors in the evening program. About Reserved Tables
Individual Gala Tickets Now - January 31, 2026 February 01 - 21, 2026
$150 $175
Reserved Table for 10
$1,750 $2,000
Now - January 31, 2026 February 01 - 21, 2026
Add on Reserved Table with Sponsorship Only $2,500 and $2,000 sponsorship levels apply
With $2,500 Sponsorship Now - January 31, 2026 February 01 - 21, 2026 With $2,000 Sponsorship Now - January 31, 2026 February 01 - 21, 2026
$ 850 $1,000 $1,150 $1,300
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Award Sponsorship Cost and Benefits $2,500 Award Sponsorships
Company representative introduces nominees and announces recipient of the sponsored award Four (4) complimentary gala tickets Company logo and link on HR STARS email footer Company logo and link on HR Stars microsite on award nomination, partner and nominee pages Company logo included on gala evening program, signage and in award presentation. Discounted reserved table tickets
2025 Change Champion
Previous Award Sponsors
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HR Executive Awards
HR Executive - Small Company Up to 99 employees
HR Executive - Medium Company 100 - 499 employees
Mid-sized companies face complex growth challenges that require adaptable leadership. This award honors an HR executive who’s work has driven organizational progress while reinforcing a strong commitment to community engagement. Why Sponsor? Position your brand alongside growing, dynamic organizations. Sponsoring this award highlights your support for HR leaders navigating the complexities of scale with strategic focus. SOLD
Small companies demand big thinking. This award recognizes an HR executive from an organization with up to 99 employees who plays a pivotal role in shaping business success through strategic HR practices. Why Sponsor? Showcase your brand’s commitment to small business leadership and innovation. Sponsoring this award aligns you with agile, high-impact HR executives shaping the future of work on a lean scale.
HR Executive - Large Company 500+ employees
In large organizations HR leaders shape the employee experience at scale. Through visionary leadership and a people-centric mindset, they have advanced both business outcomes and community impact. Why Sponsor? Align with enterprise-level leadership. Sponsoring this award places your brand next to influential executives driving large- scale impact across major organizations and industries. SOLD
2025 HR Executive - Large Company Award Recipient
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Impact and Achievement Awards
HR Executive Impact Award This award honors an HR executive whose leadership has created a significant, measurable impact on their organization. Whether driving strategic transformation, championing cultural change, or implementing innovative people strategies, the recipient has elevated both business performance and the employee experience. Why Sponsor? Associate your brand with bold, high-level leadership. Sponsoring this award positions your company alongside executives who are making transformative contributions to their organizations and setting the bar for excellence in HR. SOLD
Lifetime Achievement Award Presented to a distinguished HR professional, this award recognizes a career defined by dedication, leadership, and service. Over the decades, the recipient has shaped people strategies, mentored future leaders, and elevated the HR profession through consistent excellence. Their legacy is one of lasting influence, both inside their organization and throughout the HR community. Why Sponsor? Honor enduring excellence. Sponsoring this award links your brand to the highest standards in the HR profession and shows your respect for those who’ve helped build the field from the ground up.
2025 DallasHR Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient
2025 HR Executive Impact Award Recipient
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Individual Leader Awards
HR Consultant This award recognizes an external HR consultant who has delivered exceptional service and results to client organizations. Why Sponsor? Show your support for independent HR excellence. Sponsoring this award connects your brand with top-tier talent and the consultants influencing workforce strategy across industries. AI Innovator NEW This award recognizes an HR professional who is leading the way in the responsible and strategic use of artificial intelligence within the workplace. The recipient has demonstrated how AI can enhance HR operations, improve decision-making, and elevate the employee experience. Why Sponsor? Position your brand at the cutting edge. Sponsoring this award connects your organization with forward-thinking HR leaders and demonstrates your support for ethical, human-centered innovation in the age of AI.
Emerging HR Leader Presented to a rising star in the HR profession, this award honors a young or early-career professional who is making a notable impact. Their leadership, innovation, and fresh perspective demonstrate the next generation’s potential to shape the future of human resources. Why Sponsor? Celebrate the future of HR. Sponsoring this award shows your organization’s investment in cultivating new talent and supporting the next wave of influential HR leaders.
2025 Emerging Leader Award Recipient
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Individual Leader Awards cont.
HR Student Leader
HR Recruiting Leader This award honors a talent acquisition professional who has shown exceptional leadership in recruiting strategy, candidate experience, and workforce planning. Their work has significantly contributed to organizational growth by attracting, engaging, and hiring top talent in a competitive market. Why Sponsor? Sponsoring this award links your brand with talent innovation and highlights your commitment to workforce excellence and organizational growth. Inclusion Leader This award celebrates an HR professional who is advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging within their organization or community. Their efforts go beyond policy— they build cultures of trust, opportunity, and respect that allow all employees to thrive. Why Sponsor? Demonstrate your company’s commitment to DEI by sponsoring this award and supporting those who are paving the way toward more inclusive workplaces.
This award recognizes an undergraduate or graduate student who has shown outstanding leadership, initiative, and engagement in the HR field. Their involvement in student chapters, internships, or advocacy work reflects a strong commitment to advancing the profession before graduation. Why Sponsor? Support the next generation of HR professionals. Sponsoring this award highlights your company’s role in talent development and gives you early visibility with emerging HR leaders.
2024 Inclusion Leader Award Recipient
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Team and Team Leader Awards
HR Change Champion Leader or Team This award honors an individual or team that has led a significant change initiative within their organization. From driving cultural transformation to implementing new technologies these leaders demonstrate courage, influence, and a deep understanding of the human side of change. Why Sponsor? Align your brand with progress. Sponsoring this award positions your company as a champion of transformation and innovation in today’s evolving workplace. HR Team This award celebrates an HR team whose collaborative efforts have driven impactful organizational results. From designing innovative people strategies to navigating complex workforce challenges, this team exemplifies the power of HR partnership and cross-functional alignment. Why Sponsor? Show your support for high-performing HR teams. Sponsoring this award aligns your brand with leadership, innovation, and business impact across the HR function. SOLD
HR Recruiting Team Presented to a high-performing talent acquisition team, this award recognizes excellence in collaboration, strategy, and hiring outcomes. The team’s collective efforts have shaped their employer brand, optimized recruitment processes, and built a strong talent pipeline. Why Sponsor? P ut your brand beside high-performing teams. Sponsoring this award demonstrates your support for collaborative recruitment success and strategic talent building. SOLD
2025 Change Champion Award Recipient
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Gala Sponsorship Costs and Benefits $2,000 Gala Sponsorships
Two (2) complimentary gala tickets Company logo and link on HR STARS email footer Company logo and link on HR Stars microsite Company logo included in gala evening program, and digital signage
$500 - $1,000 Gala Sponsorships Company logo and link on HR STARS email footer Company logo and link on HR Stars microsite Company logo included in gala evening program, and digital signage
Previous Gala Sponsors
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Welcome Cocktail Reception
Bar $2,000 2 of 2 Available
Charcuterie Board $1,000
Raise a glass to a night of celebration by welcoming guests as the exclusive Reception Bar Sponsor. Your brand will be front and center as attendees enjoy wine, beer, or signature cocktails before the awards program begins. Enhance the experience: Provide branded cocktail napkins, wine charms, or beer koozies for lasting visibility. Why Sponsor? Position your company as the toast of the evening. Sponsoring the Reception Bar connects your brand with the most social, high-energy moment of the night, ensuring strong visibility and memorable guest impressions.
Set the tone for an elegant evening as the Reception Charcuterie Board Sponsor. Guests will mingle over artfully prepared hors d’oeuvres, enjoying a warm and welcoming start to the Gala. Enhance the experience: Add branded cocktail napkins for a tasteful touch of extra brand presence. Why Sponsor? Make your brand part of every conversation. This sponsorship keeps your company top-of-mind as attendees gather, network, and savor the first bites of the celebration. Entertainment $1,000 Set the stage for an unforgettable evening by sponsoring the Reception Entertainment. As guests arrive and mingle, they’ll enjoy live entertainment arranged by DallasHR— creating a welcoming, vibrant atmosphere before the Gala begins. Why Sponsor? Associate your brand with the excitement and energy of the evening’s first impression. This sponsorship ensures your company is recognized as a host of the night’s most social and engaging moment.
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Fun and Advertising Cork Pull $2,000 Bring a fun and interactive element to the Gala by sponsoring the Cork Pull, benefiting the DallasHR Chapter Grant Fund. Guests can pull a cork for $25 and win a bottle of wine worth at least that amount, adding a touch of mystery and excitement to the evening. The Specifics: Sponsor provides 150 logoed wine bags. Enhance the experience: Add a wine-related gift to the swag bag for an extra brand impression Why Sponsor? Your brand will be linked to a crowd- pleasing activity with a philanthropic purpose. It’s the perfect blend of fun, visibility, and giving back to the HR community.
The HR STARS Gala program is more than a guide to the evening—it’s a beautifully designed keepsake that guests take home and reference long after the event. Distributed to every attendee, the program showcases the award finalists, sponsors, and evening agenda, ensuring repeated exposure for your brand. The specifics: Full-Page Interior Ad. Provide a print ready 7" x 10" Full Color Advertisement with Bleed. No later than February 01, 2026. Gala Program Advertisement $500
Why Advertise? This is your opportunity to place your message directly in the hands of 350 HR executives, industry leaders, decision-makers, and business influencers—the very people who drive organizational strategy, purchase decisions, and workplace innovation.
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Contact Us
Florence Epelfeld Director of Business Development Phone: 469-283-6962 Email: florence@dallashr.org
Jimmy Taylor Executive Director Phone: 817-845-1414 Email: jimmy@dallashr.org
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DallasHR has the right to deny or cancel a contract which would have a negative impact on the annual goals or services provided by the chapter. All organizations should fully disclose their business intent concerning the opportunities within this guide.
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