Become an Event Sponsor
Wayland's Big Red Events
For over 150 years, Wayland has been bringing together alumni, families, and friends with the goal of engaging (and sometimes re-engaging) individuals with Wayland and the greater Beaver Dam community. Since its inaugural debut, 49 years ago, Wayland's annual Spring Gala and Auction continues to be the schools largest fundraiser of the year. Starting in 2021, the Holiday Online Auction and the Big Red Classic golf outing were added to the mix of annual events.
Volunteers & Partners
Wayland needs volunteers and partners to help with various aspects of the events. Corporate partners receive increased visibility and brand awareness and can achieve a noticeable growth in revenue and customer loyalty through sponsorship. The hardworking team at Wayland works closely with the community and corporate partners to establish mutually beneficial relationships.
The Academy also relies on volunteers to ensure that the event activities and events run smoothly for guests. Volunteers can support by assisting in event planning committees, auction item acquisition, mailing invitations, and many other tasks. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, reach out to Wayland's Advancement Office for more information.
Annual Big Red Events
Become a Sponsor of Big Red Events
Wayland Academy is incredibly grateful for the numerous sponsors committed to supporting the school and its needs. The Academy hosts three community events each year that are only made possible through the generous financial donations of individuals and organizations throughout our community.
We are currently seeking available sponsors for our 2025 fiscal year (July 2024 - June 2025) events, which include our Holiday Online Auction, the Spring Gala & Auction, and the Big Red Classic golf outing. Your sponsorship will give you benefits at all three events. To learn how to support these events, reach out to our Associate Director of Advancement, Tyler Ratajczak P`25, at 920-356-2120 ext. 282 or complete our sponsorship registration form and make your sponsorship payment online.
Levels of Sponsorship
We offer various levels of sponsorships. Each tier offers various benefits for sponsors to enjoy as a thank you for their generosity in making the events the best possible for Wayland and the Beaver Dam community (see side bar for sponsorship breakdown). The goal of sponsorship is to make the events as affordable and enjoyable as possible for alumni, families, and friends. You can learn more about each tier by selecting one of the corresponding buttons. We are still accepting sponsorships for the 2024-2025 events.
Once you register online to become a Wayland Event Sponsor, please scroll down to select your sponsorship level and make your payment online. If you are making your sponsorship payment by mail, please mail your check to attention Advancement Office, Wayland Academy, 101 N. University Ave., Beaver Dam, WI 53916.