A LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER & CEO

Dear Friends and Partners,

For 17 years, Storytime Village has worked to inspire a lifelong love of literacy—because access to books, learning, and opportunity changes lives and strengthens communities.

As we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Shine Awards, this year represents a pivotal moment for our organization. We are shining a bright light on the vision of the Storytime Village Literacy Center— a permanent, community-rooted space designed to expand access to learning, creativity, and opportunity for generations to come.

While the Literacy Center represents what we are building for the future, proceeds from the Shine Girl Summit and Shine Awards Luncheon directly support Storytime Village’s current literacy programming— ensuring that children and families continue to receive books, learning experiences, and access to literacy resources today, even as we prepare for what comes next.

The Shine Awards, held during Women’s History Month and in celebration of International Women’s Day, honor women whose leadership strengthens families and communities. This year’s focus is clear: women are not only leaders—we are builders who invest in both immediate impact and long-term vision.

As a sponsor, you are partnering in a dual commitment: sustaining proven literacy programs now while helping illuminate the future home where this work will grow. Your support allows Storytime Village to serve children today and build boldly for tomorrow.

Thank you for considering a sponsorship of the 5th Anniversary Shine Awards and Shine Girl Summit. We invite you to build with us—one story, one child and one community at a time.

With gratitude,

Dr. Prisca Barnes, Founder & CEO

ABOUT THE SHINE AWARDS

The Shine Awards were created to honor women whose leadership uplifts others and strengthens communities. Five years later, Shine has grown into a signature platform that celebrates excellence and drives real impact.

This year is especially meaningful:

17 Years of Impact: Storytime Village has supported thousands of children and families through literacy, creativity, and community-centered programs.
5th Anniversary of Shine: A milestone year recognizing women who lead boldly and expand opportunities for others.
Women Leading the Way: Women are shaping the future of education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and community development—and Shine amplifies that leadership.

2026 HONOREES

LAI-L DAUGHERTY, Executive Director, Wichita Medical Research & Education Foundation

CARA DECKER, Center Director, Kumon Math & Reading

JILL DOCKING, Senior Vice President, Docking Group

MONIQUEKA HOLLOWAY, Chief Program Officer, Heartspring

JUDGE JENNIFER JONES. City of Wichita Municipal Court Judge

DANIELLE JOHNSON, Executive Director, Wichita Habitat for Humanity

JUDGE JACQUELINE KELLY, Judicial District Court Judge, Sedgwick County

DR. RHONDA K. LEWIS, Professor, Wichita State University

THE MCCARTNEY SISTERS

ANNIE MONTGOMERY, Director, Family Life Counseling Center, Tabernacle Bible Church

SHELLY PRICHARD, President & CEO, Wichita Foundation

VALERIE BLACK-TURNER, Director of Community Partnerships, Kansas Health Foundation

VALERIE WHITE, Director of Development, Barton School of Business Wichita State University

MARQUETTA ATKINS-WOODS, Founder & Executive Director, Destination Innovation Inc.

SHINE AWARDS SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

DIAMOND | $15,000

SHINE AWARDS: $10,000

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Full page Back cover ad in journal

VIP seating

Presenting sponsor designation across website, PR and social media

Recognition by CEO during program

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event

Youth Summit: $5,000

Opportunity to host a program at the event

Promotional table at event to engage with youth

Logo on T-shirt

Recognition by CEO during program

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

RADIATE | $10,000

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Inside journal full page ad

VIP seating

Recognition by CEO during program

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

SPARKLE | $5,000

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Inside journal half page ad

Recognition by CEO during program

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

GLOW | $2,500

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Inside journal quarter page ads

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

SHIMMER | $1,500

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Inside journal quarter page ads

Logo featured in program, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

TWINKLE | $1,000

8 Shine Awards Reservations and 8 souvenir journals

Name listing in program

Individual Ticket & Souvenir Journal | $125

1 Shine Awards Ticket

1 souvenir journal

Individual Ticket | $100

1 Shine Awards Ticket

SHINE AWARDS YOUTH SUMMIT

The Shine Girls Summit is a powerful, half-day leadership and empowerment experience designed to inspire, equip, and uplift girls as they discover their voice, purpose, and potential. As a cornerstone event of the SHINE Awards Weekend, the summit brings together young girls, mentors, and community leaders for a dynamic morning of encouragement, learning, and sisterhood.

Through interactive workshops, engaging conversations, and real-life stories from SHINE Award honorees and community role models, participants will explore themes of confidence, leadership, literacy, service, and self-worth. Girls will be challenged to dream boldly, lead courageously, and shine unapologetically in their schools, families, and communities.

The summit is intentionally designed to create a safe, affirming space where girls are celebrated, their voices are heard, and their futures are nurtured. Each participant will leave feeling empowered, inspired, and equipped with practical tools to walk confidently in who they are and who they are becoming.

Because when girls shine, communities rise.

YOUTH SUMMIT SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

Food Sponsor | $2,500

Logo featured in program, t-shirt, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon and post-event media

Promotional table at event to engage with youth

T-shirt Sponsor | $2,000

Logo featured in program, t-shirt, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon

Promotional table at event to engage with youth

Print Sponsor | $1,500

Logo featured in program, t-shirt, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon

Promotional table at event to engage with youth

Table Sponsor | $1,000

Sponsor a table at the Shine Awards for the youth honorees contest winners and 1 guest

Logo featured in program, t-shirt, event website, social media, on-screen during luncheon

Promotional table at event to engage with youth

2026 Shine Awards Sponsorships