Meeting/Event Information

This year, COMTO Northern California proudly celebrates its 40th Chapter Anniversary—four decades of advancing equity, opportunity, and excellence in the transportation industry. As we reflect on this legacy, we also look forward to building the next generation of leaders who will shape the future of mobility.
Since launching our scholarship program in 2001, COMTO NorCal has awarded over $250,000 in scholarships to college students pursuing careers in transportation. This impact would not be possible without the continued support of dedicated partners like you.
We invite you to continue this legacy by joining us at our:
Annual Scholarship and Industry Awards Gala
Friday, December 5, 2025
6:30 PM
Oakland Marriott City Center

This signature event recognizes student achievement, honors industry excellence, and showcases the power of community investment.
Your sponsorship does more than fund tuition. It helps cover commuting expenses, eases the burden on working students, and creates pathways to graduate education—transformative opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach.
Talent is universal, but opportunity is not. Your investment helps bridge that gap.

As we celebrate 40 years of progress, purpose, and power, we hope you will stand with us in shaping the future of transportation—one scholar at a time.

2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES & BENEFITS

Ruby Red Gala Sponsors: $25,000
•    Ten (10) Gala tickets: Table #1: 8 seats; Table #2: 2 seats
•    Four (4) VIP Reception tickets
•    Logo on all event advertisements for 18 consecutive months
•    Verbal and written acknowledgement during the Gala
•    Five-minute presentation – Topic: Why COMTO?
•    Logo on all bespoke step-and-repeat banners for 18 consecutive months
•    Link to website “Careers” webpage for 12 consecutive months
•    Link to website “Contracting Opportunities” webpage for 12 consecutive months
•    Up to 3 monthly job postings on NorCal social media for 12 consecutive months 
•    Up to 3 monthly social media posts on NorCal social media for 12 consecutive months                                                                                                                              •    Chapter swag for ten (10) attendees    

Rosa Parks Scholarship Sponsors: $15,000
•    Ten (10) Gala tickets; Table #1: 8 seats; Table #2: 2 seats
•    One (1) 2026 National Conference Registration
•    Three (3) VIP Reception tickets
•    Two-minute presentation – Topic: Why COMTO?
•    Chapter swag for ten (10) attendees
•    Logo recognition in all event promotions, step-and-repeat, and event program

Curtis Green Scholarship Sponsors: $10,000
•    Seven (7) Gala tickets
•    One (1) 2026 National Conference Registration
•    Two (2) VIP Reception tickets
•    Chapter swag for (7) attendees
•    Logo recognition in all event promotions, step-and-repeat, and event program

Sharon Banks Scholarship Sponsors: $7,500
•    Five (5) Gala tickets
•    Two (2) VIP Reception tickets
•    Logo recognition in all event promotions, step-and-repeat, and event program

Shirley Douglas Scholarship Sponsors: $4,500
• Two (2) VIP Reception tickets
• Logo recognition in all event promotions, step-and-repeat, and event program
• Four (4) Gala tickets

Norman Y. Mineta Scholarship Sponsors: $2,000
• Three (3) Gala tickets
• One (1) VIP Reception ticket
• Three (3) Gala tickets

Orville Luster HUB/DBE Scholarship Sponsors*: $1,000
•    Three (3) Gala tickets
•    One (1) VIP Reception ticket
•    Logo recognition in all event promotions, step-and-repeat, and event program
* Must be a certified DBE/MBE/WBE/DVBE/ACDBE firm. Confirmed HUB/DBE sponsors will receive a list of consultant attendees to facilitate networking.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
3 - Garrett Morgan VIP Reception Sponsors: $4,000
•    Logo recognition in all event signage
•    Two-minute presentation – Topic: “Why COMTO?”
•    Four (4) VIP Reception tickets
•    Two (2) Gala tickets1 - Awards Sponsor: $3,000
•    Name recognition on Past Presidents Awards

1 – Gala Table Wine Sponsor: $2,000
•    Logo recognition on each table

1 - Photobooth Sponsor: $1,500
•    Logo recognition on photographs

1 – Magnetic Name Tag Sponsor: $1,000
•    Logo recognition on event name tags

INDIVIDUAL GALA TICKETS AVAILABLE

COMTO Members - $240

One (1) Gala ticket

Non-Member | COMTO Supporters - $290

One (1) Gala ticket

VIP RECEPTION TICKETS AVAILABLE 

COMTO Members - $50

One (1) VIP Reception ticket

Non-Member | COMTO Supporters - $100

One (1) VIP Reception ticket