PlayAnnapolis 2026 Trailblazers Tribute
Wed, Feb 04
|Annapolis
A festive and inspirational evening honoring three youth sports and recreation Trailblazers. This event also serves as a leading fundraiser supporting our operations, advocacy efforts, community engagement activities and scholarship program for youth sports and recreation participation.
Time & Location
Feb 04, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Annapolis, 550 Taylor Ave, Annapolis, MD 21401, USA
Guests
About the event
As we launch into 2026, we’re excited to host our 2nd Annual Trailblazers Tribute event to recognize three individuals or organizations whose leadership and impact in creating sports and recreation opportunities for Annapolis youth deserve to be celebrated. Join us as we celebrate our 2026 Honorees:
MVP: Neilye Garrity, PlayAnnapolis Executive Director
COMMUNITY CHAMPION: Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County
PLAYMAKER: Brandon Gulley, Co-Founder Imagine an Athlete and Dean of Students at Monarch Academy
Read more about our honorees here.
Attendance ticket price includes:
Opportunity to connect with 150+ attendees who care about making a difference in the lives of Annapolis youth and families
Passed Hors D'oeuvres: mini cubans, crab balls, shrimp tempura, arancini
Food stations: Antipasto (fresh selection of meats, cheeses, fuits and dips), Pasta Bar (penne and cavatappi pasta, chicken, shrimp, meatballs and assorted vegetables), Chef Carving Station (beef tenderloin, herb pork loin)
Desserts & Coffee
Open bar
Thank you to our supporters to date! See them below.
Get event sponsorship information here.
All Stars
GameChangers
PlayMakers
All proceeds from the 2026 Trailblazers Tribute will support PlayAnnapolis. PlayAnnapolis is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization formed in 2023 to ensure year-round access to sports and recreation for ALL youth in Annapolis.
Tickets
Playmaker Sponsorship
Includes promotional exposure prior to and at the event as well as two (2) event tickets.
$500.00
+$12.50 ticket service fee
Guest
Sale ends
Feb 04, 12:00 PM
Ticket price includes hors d'oeuvres, food stations, desserts, coffee and open bar.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Optional Donation
Sale ends
Feb 04, 12:00 AM
Feel free to donate more if desired. All additional donations will go to support PlayAnnapolis.
$+Ticket service fee
GameChanger Sponsorship
$1,000.00
+$25.00 ticket service fee
All Star Sponsorship
Includes promotional exposure prior to and at the event as well as six (6) event tickets.
$2,500.00
+$62.50 ticket service fee
Champion Sponsorship
Includes extensive promotional exposure prior to and at the event as well as eight (8) event tickets.
$5,000.00
+$125.00 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00