Join CDW in Supporting CEL!

CDW and our partners have been vital supporters of CEL programs for many years. Our donations empower people with developmental disabilities to realize their greatest potential, thrive within the community, and achieve their hopes and dreams. Join us in making a difference by sponsoring one or both of CEL’s annual events, either Chefs’ Night on Monday, May 5, 2025, or CEL’s Golf Tournament on Monday, September 15, 2025.

Support CEL’s Fundraising Events

Chefs’ Night: Monday, May 5, 2025
500-700 guests attend CEL’s premier fundraising event, featuring culinary delights from some of Chicagoland’s most beloved restaurants and beverage purveyors. Sponsorships range from $500-$25,000. Scroll down to see levels with sponsor benefits listed below. 

CEL’s Golf Tournament:  September 15, 2025
Network with more than 200 business associates at Twin Orchard Country Club for a day of golf and a “19th Hole” reception. Sponsorships that include golfing are available for purchase, ranging from $5,000 – $30,000. Other levels that don’t include golfing range from $500-$5,000. Scroll down to see levels with sponsor benefits listed below.

Chefs’ Night Sponsorship Levels for CDW Partners

Sponsorships are available at a range of levels and come with a variety of benefits.  Payment for sponsorships can be made online, or you can contact Niki at 847-315-9916 or [email protected] if want to arrange payment by invoice.

â–  25 tickets to the event and one reserved table.
â–  Opportunity to provide a pre-taped Promotional Segment (15-30 seconds)
to be shown at event and prior to the event on CEL social media channels.
â–  Recognized by Emcee with logo prominently featured on-screen at event.
â–  Logo featured on invitations, digital program book, e-blasts, and event website.
â–  Mentions in press releases, CEL newsletters, and social media feeds, with
opportunity to provide a brief quote highlighting your support.
â–  Custom digital graphic to display on your website or social media channels
showcasing your support for CEL.

â–  15 tickets to the event. (Limited open seating is available.)
â–  Recognized by Emcee during program with logo on-screen at event.
â–  Logo featured on invitations, digital program book, e-blasts, and event website.
â–  Mentions in press releases, CEL newsletters, and social media feeds.
â–  Custom digital graphic to display on your website or social media channels
showcasing your support for CEL.

â–  10 tickets to the event. (Limited open seating is available.)
â–  Logo featured on-screen at event.
â–  Name listed on invitations, digital program book, and event website.
â–  Custom digital graphic to display on your website or social media channels
showcasing your support for CEL.

â–  4 tickets to the event. (Limited open seating is available.)
â–  Name listed on event website, on-screen at event and in digital program book.

â–  2 tickets to the event. (Limited open seating is available.)
â–  Name listed on-screen at event and in digital program book.

â–  Name listed on-screen at event and in digital program book.

Golf Sponsorship Levels for CDW Partners

Sponsorships are available at a range of levels and come with a variety of benefits.  Payment for sponsorships can be made online, or you can contact Niki at 847-315-9916 or [email protected] if want to arrange payment by invoice.

â–  Two foursomes (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Branding incorporated into event logo, featured prominently on tournament banner, pin flags
at each hole, event website, mobile bidding & digital scoring app. Promoted as Title Sponsor.
â–  Opportunity to set-up promotional table at tournament.
â–  Opportunity to provide branded items at event (provided/paid for by sponsor in addition to sponsor fee).

â–  Two foursomes (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Logo featured on tournament banner, pin flags at each hole, event website & mobile bidding app.
â–  Opportunity to provide branded items at event (provided/paid for by sponsor in addition to sponsor fee).

â–  Two foursomes (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Logo featured on tournament banner, signage at Snack Oasis, event website & mobile bidding app.
â–  Opportunity to provide branded items at event (provided/paid for by sponsor in addition to sponsor fee).

â–  Two foursomes (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Logo on tournament banner, signage on golf carts and on event website.
â–  Opportunity to provide branded items at event (provided/paid for by sponsor in addition to sponsor fee).

â–  One foursome (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Opportunity to set-up table at bar (during lunch 10 AM-12 PM) and provide giveaways to golfers.
â–  Logo on tournament banner and sponsor signage.

â–  One foursome (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Opportunity to set-up table/signage on range and provide giveaways to golfers.
â–  Logo on tournament banner and sponsor signage.

â–  One foursome (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Opportunity to set-up table/signage at lunch (10 AM-12 PM) and provide giveaways to golfers.
â–  Logo on tournament banner and sponsor signage.

â–  One foursome (includes golf, carts, lunch and 19th Hole Event).
â–  Name on sponsor signage.

The levels below are available without golfing included.

â–  4 guests to attend 19th Hole Event (Golfing not included)
â–  Logo on Beverage Station signs, sponsor signage and event website.

â–  2 guests to attend 19th Hole Event (Golfing not included)

â–  2 people to host one hole on the course and attend 19th Hole Event.
â–  Logo on signage at their hosted hole on the course.

â–  2 guests to attend 19th Hole Event.
â–  Logo on signage at one hole.

â–  2 guests to attend 19th Hole Event.