Heels & Horsepower
Imagine an evening where elegance meets exhilaration. That is exactly what Heels & Horsepower, a fundraiser supporting the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, is all about. This signature event brings together the world of high-end supercars and the dynamic energy of female entrepreneurs who are redefining luxury and leadership in our community.
Picture a glamorous night set against a backdrop of sleek Ferraris, stunning designs and an atmosphere buzzing with sophistication and excitement. Guests will dress to the nines, sip expertly crafted cocktails and enjoy an immersive experience as models showcase premier fashion, interacting with the crowd and posing alongside the supercars. Fashion highlights and branding elements will be featured on display boards at each car, creating a unique and visually captivating presentation.
But Heels & Horsepower is more than just a gathering. It is a celebration of style, empowerment and purpose. By attending, you are helping the Tampa YMCA strengthen youth, families and community through life-changing programs and services. The night blends elegance, innovation and the thrill of performance in support of a mission that ensures everyone has access to opportunities to learn, grow and thrive.
An unforgettable experience where sophistication and impact seamlessly intersect.
Partner with The Y and Sponsor the Event!
Heels & Horsepower will be promoted as “Your Company Name Presents Heels & Horsepower benefitting the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA.” This premier visual branding opportunity includes placement in the event logo and representation on all marketing materials throughout the event, including the marketplace, fashion show and website. This level offers the highest recognition and brand exposure before, during and after the event. Includes 6 Tickets to the event.
Heels & Horsepower will be promoted as “Presenting Sponsor presents Heels & Horsepower benefitting the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, brought to you by Your Company Name.” Your company will be visually included in the event logo and featured across all marketing materials during the marketplace, fashion show and website. This sponsorship provides the second-highest level of recognition and brand exposure before, during and post-event. Includes 4 Tickets to the event.
Showcase your premier styles during the Heels & Horsepower fashion presentation, where models will move through the crowd and pose next to the supercars, creating an interactive and immersive experience. Your branding and fashion details will be prominently displayed on boards positioned in front of each car, providing a unique visual branding opportunity to highlight your designs to an audience of 150 affluent attendees. Your brand will also receive digital exposure through event promotions, including mentions as the official fashion provider.
From professional entertainers to the live auction and the coveted best dressed competition announcements, entertainment is at the heart of Heels & Horsepower. As Entertainment Sponsor, your company’s logo will appear on the event sizzle reel and will close out the mission moment video. Your brand will be showcased from the stage throughout the evening, aligning you with the event’s most unforgettable moments.
This high-traffic photo backdrop area will prominently feature your company’s logo alongside the Heels & Horsepower and Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA logos. Thousands of impressions are generated as guests share their photos on social media long after the event. Two companies may participate at this level.
Over 150 guests participate in the Best in Dress competition, showcasing their style and competing for a moment on the runway. Your company’s logo will be prominently displayed on the platform in the marketplace where guests pose for photos, as well as on the stage screens during the winner announcements. This sponsorship offers exceptional on-site visibility and engagement.
With multiple bars placed throughout the venue, your logo will be displayed prominently at 3 highly visited bar locations in the venue. Each time guests refresh their drinks, your brand receives exposure. Bars are consistently among the most visited spaces by our 150+ attendees, ensuring strong visibility.
Heels & Horsepower is a marathon of fun and staying hydrated is essential. Your logo will be placed on water bottles distributed throughout the marketplace and inside swag bags. Guests will reach for their bottles repeatedly as they sip wine, shop exclusive retailers, and bid on auction items, providing continuous brand impressions.
During one of the most thrilling parts of the evening, your logo will be displayed on screens for the entire duration of the live auction. Guests will engage in friendly bidding wars over trips, artwork, and unique experiences. The live auction is always a highlight, generating significant attention and visibility for your brand.
What better way to be welcomed to Heels & Horsepower than with a welcome cocktail! This is a visual branding opportunity featured throughout the welcome drink installation. Your brand will have prime visibility as guests begin sipping their way through the event, setting the tone for an unforgettable night.
As guests enter and explore the marketplace, your company’s logo will be displayed on directional signage throughout the venue. This sponsorship ensures your brand is seen repeatedly as attendees navigate and enjoy the first half of the evening.