20th Annual Kentucky
Derby
celebration
May 3rd at the Blu Grotto Outdoor Garden in Oceanport
One of Monmouth County's best fund raising events of the year!
Event Details
- Doors open at 3:30 PM
- Enjoy an afternoon filled with:
- Simulcast betting
- Live and silent auctions
- Delicious chef specialties
- Mint juleps and an open bar
- Live music
- A Derby hat contest and parade
- Watch the Kentucky Derby live on big screens
- Event concludes at 7:30 PM
Our honorees will be Robert C. Garrett, CEO, and the team at Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest healthcare network. Bob and his team have made remarkable contributions to building a healthcare system centered on compassion and a commitment to community.
Proceeds from this event will benefit nonprofit organizations in Monmouth County that provide critical services related to health, at-risk populations, and those in need of special care. The Monmouth Park Charity Fund has distributed over $10.7 million in grants to local organizations, making a lasting impact on the community.
Reserved Table of Ten $3,000
Table host must reserve and pay in full by check or credit card by April 10.
Reserved Table of Eight $2400
Table host must reserve and pay in full by check or credit card by April 10.
Individual Ticket $250
(Open seating) deadline April 21 (unless sold out earlier).
Sponsorships
Event Sponsor $50,000 (sold!)
Premier Reserved Seating for four tables of 10, four bottles of champagne, logo/name in invitation and on event banner, gold framed double page ad in program, acknowledgment on website and in media releases.
Finish Line Sponsor $25,000
Premier Reserved Seating for 2 tables of 10, two bottles of champagne, logo/name on event banner, blue border double-page ad in the program, acknowledgment on website and in media releases.
Buffet Sponsor $20,000
Premier Reserved Seating for 2 tables of 8, two bottles of champagne, signage at the buffet table, double-page ad in the program, acknowledgment on the website, and in media releases.
Run for the Roses Sponsor $15,000
Reserved Seating for 10 guests, full-page ad in the program acknowledgment on the website and in media releases.
Mint Julep Sponsor $10,000
Reserved Seating for 8 guests, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website.
Winners Circle Sponsor $7,500
Reserved Seating for 6 guests, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website.
Trifecta Circle Sponsor $5,000
Reserved Seating for 4 guests, and a half-page ad in the program and listing on the website.
Military Hero Sponsor $3,000
Reserved seating for 2 guests, listing on signage at the Military Table and supports a table of 10 veterans, wounded warriors, or their families to attend the event and listing in the program and on the website.
Paddock Sponsor $1,500
Includes admission for two and listing in the program and on the website.
Underwriting Opportunities
Invitation Underwriter $5,000
Listed on invitation, full-page ad in the program, and listing on the website. (Must reserve by February 10th for inclusion on invitations and e-vites).
Step & Repeat Underwriter $2,500
Logo/name at the Step & Repeat banner, full page ad in the program, and listing on the website. (Limit of two).
Entertainment Underwriter $2,500
Full-page ad in the program, sign at the stage, and listing on the website.
Decoration Underwriter $1,500
Centerpiece table signage at all reserved tables. listing in the program and on the website.
Mobile Bidding Tech Underwriter $1,000
Sign at the guest help desk, half page as in the program, and listing on the website.
*The deadline is April 4th for all sponsorships and underwriting opportunities except for the Finish Line Sponsorship and Invitation Underwriter, which have a deadline of February 10.
Interested in purchasing an ad for our event program?
Our Ad Journal will be a printed handout book plus a bonus virtual journal that will scroll on the screens at the event and will be posted on our website for a full year.
- Back cover $1500
- Inside Front Cover $750
- Inside Back Cover $750
- Full page $250
- Half page $150
- Listing $100
- Full page ads are 5” x 8”
- Half page ads are 5” X 3 3/4”
- All measurements are width by height
- Must be submitted in jpeg or pdf format
- Ads are non-bleed (there is a .25” border around them)
- Email ad files to [email protected]
- Ads are full-color
- Listing includes only the name of the donor/company or organization
- Deadline to ensure inclusion in the ad journal is April 11th.
Meet our honoree
Robert C. Garrett, CEO
Robert C. Garrett is the CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network with 18 hospitals, 500 patient care locations, 36,000 team members, 7,000 physicians and the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine.
Under Mr. Garrett’s visionary leadership, Hackensack Meridian Health is a leader in clinical excellence with the No. 1 ranked adult and children’ s hospitals in New Jersey for the last two years, according to U.S. News & World Report. The John Theurer Cancer Center is the top cancer center in the state and ranks among the top 50 nationwide.
The network continues to expand access to care, innovate treatment, accelerate research and revolutionize behavioral healthcare. The network played a major role in the COVID-19 pandemic, including treating 85,000 patients, administering 850,000 vaccines and developing major breakthroughs.
Hackensack Meridian Health is committed to providing equitable and sustainable care, and is the first health network in the U.S. to earn the Joint Commission’s prestigious health equity and sustainability certifications. It is ranked No. 1 in the U.S. for health systems by Fair360, formerly DiversityInc, for the last two years.
Mr. Garrett plays a major role in global healthcare and served as Chair of the World Economic Forum’s Health and Healthcare Governor’s Community.
Mr. Garrett’s leadership has garnered much professional praise, including being recognized in Modern Healthcare’s 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare for the last three years and The CEO Forum’s 10 CEOs Transforming Healthcare in America for the last two years. He is also ranked No. 1 in NJBIZ Healthcare Power List 2023, 2024 and No. 1 in ROI Healthcare Influencers 2023.
Our Kentucky Derby Celebration Committee
Founding Chair:
Phil Villapiano
Honorary Chair:
Peter Cranco
Event Co-Chairs:
Maureen Lloyd
Ann Mohamadi
Racetrack Liaison Chair:
Nona Balaban
Sponsorship Co-Chairs:
Anita Roselle
Holly Shult
Auction Co-Chairs:
Raymond R. Curnew, Jr.
Linda Sirico
Ad Journal Co-Chairs:
Silvana Buckley
Gina Petillo
Décor Co-Chairs:
Kit Roache
Barbara Rumsby
Ellie Smith
Raffle Chair:
Sheila Olt
PR Chair:
Jeanne Wall
Master of Ceremonies:
Tom Hayes
Photographer:
Bill Denver
Director of Operations:
Casey Pioli
Committee Members:
Denise Anderson
Isabella Battis
Cris Brown
Mayor Tara Torchia Buss
Deena Coffee
Eileen Cooper
Warren Diamond
Jen Diehl
Cynthia Fair
AJ Garito
Dena Glynn
Evie Haas
Trinae Hall
Brianna Indelicato
Heidi La Stella
Anna Mayer
Nancy Mazza
Patty Micale
Valerie Montecalvo
Ann Nahum
Mayor Tony Perry
Marta Quinn
Dr. Stephanie Reynolds
Ceilie Reynolds
Carla Scarbino
Maria Farhat Tanzola
Nicole Timpanaro
Kymberly Vlantis
