Participate.

On Tuesday, July 30, we’re throwing our annual Charity Classic gala in the heart of downtown Minneapolis. The evening kicks off at 5:00 p.m. CT.

We are thrilled to once again showcase the talents and passions of teens from around the country in our Teen Tech Center Project Showcases. During the reception student experts will show you firsthand how your dollars are building brighter futures through technology.

The in-person silent auction is back once again! Be sure to donate auction items when registration opens so we can make this event spectacular. Bidding will be open 5:00 – 7:15 p.m.

After the reception we’ll kick things off with a fantastic program highlighting the amazing achievements of the Best Buy Foundation. Later in the evening you will have the chance to win exclusive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences at our live auction. The gala also includes a seated dinner and an incredible concert to wrap up the night.

Gala tickets.

$34,000 | Diamond table

Enjoy the best view in the house for our program and concert. This VIP section includes the option to invite a member of the Best Buy leadership team to join your table. There are ten seats at each table. You will be able to submit your top five requests via the online registration form. Leadership requests must be reviewed and are not confirmed or guaranteed upon registration.

$17,000 | Platinum table

This purchase includes ten seats at each table and the option to host a Best Buy leader. You will have the opportunity to submit your top five requests via the online registration form. Leadership requests must be reviewed and are not confirmed or guaranteed upon registration.

$9,000 | Platinum half table

You will share a table with another company in our Platinum section. Five seats at each half table.

$13,000 | Gold table

Ten seats at each table in the Gold section.

$7,000 | Gold half table

You will share a table with another company in our Gold section. Five seats at each half table.

$8,500 | Silver table

Ten seats at each table in the Silver section.

$5,000 | Silver half table

You will share a table with another company in our Silver section. Five seats at each half table.

$900 | Individual tickets

You will be placed in our Bronze section and will share a table with other individual ticket purchasers. A maximum of three individual tickets total may be purchased per company. The three-ticket maximum includes your company and any Best Buy guests.

Gala sponsorships.

SOLD! $55,000 | Reception

Your company logo will be prominently featured throughout the reception area. This sponsorship includes one table in our Diamond section.

SOLD! $55,000 | Three course dinner and wine

Your company logo will be featured during the dinner and on each table. This sponsorship includes one table in our Diamond section.

$55,000 | Concert

Your company logo will be proudly displayed throughout the dinner and concert area. This sponsorship includes one table in our Diamond section.

$55,000 | Pledge for a Purpose match

The spotlight will shine on your company during the mainstage program. Your company will be credited for matching the individual Pledge for a Purpose donations dollar-for-dollar, up to $55,000. This sponsorship includes one table in our Diamond section.

Teen Tech Center project showcases.

Sponsorship dollars for each experience will help support this initiative, including the purchase of equipment, travel to the gala, and support of overall teen project development. Sponsors are welcome to donate viable equipment to enhance the station if interested. Following the Charity Classic gala, all equipment will be transferred to the Teen Tech Centers.

Each project showcase sponsorship opportunity will feature your company logo within the showcase area.

SOLD! $25,000 | Music Production Showcase

Teen Tech Center: Project Vida – El Paso, TX powered by the Eva Longoria Foundation

The three teens behind this project are aspiring musicians looking to build their skills in the many aspects involved with being a musician. This includes song writing, music & audio production, video production, etc. as they work to create their first official music video.

SOLD! $25,000 | Podcasting Showcase

Teen Tech Center: Boys & Girls Club: Herbert Hoover Club – St Louis, MO, powered by Premium Retail

“Change the Narrative” is a teen podcast, focusing on popular music and culture, specifically on the negative messaging in media and its influence on youth. The project will focus on the development of episodes and supporting promotional elements.

SOLD! $25,000 | Eco-Engineering Showcase

Teen Tech Center: MLK Center Indy – Indianapolis, IN

Born from a desire to clean a highly polluted section of their local river, this group designed a water filtration system that cleans the water while providing water quality updates wirelessly. This program will offer them the chance to take their project to the next level and further refine and improve their designs.

$25,000 | Robotics

Teen Tech Center: Grand Street Settlement, Essex Crossing – New York, NY

These ambitious teens plan to design, manufacture, build, wire, and program a custom robotic arm designed with an alternative and innovative method to create superior grip.

SOLD! $25,000 | 3D Printing & Prototype Showcase

Teen Tech Center: Boys & girls Club: Jennifer Loscher Branch – San Marcos, CA powered by Sony

These teens plan to create a custom designed, enlarged 3D printed mechanical keyboard. The teens will be considering and demonstrating all aspects of the design from key feel, ergonomics, materials, circuitry, and more.

SOLD! $25,000 | Video Production Showcase

Teen Tech Center: The Neighborhood Place – San Antonio, TX

For this project, the teens will be writing, filming, editing, and producing an original video capturing their experiences within the Teen Tech Center, highlighting the influence it has had on each of them, their families, and their community.