Join us for an unforgettable evening at our Salute to Service Gala, where this year’s theme, The Heart Behind the Service, shines a light on the compassion, dedication, and quiet heroism that power our mission every day. Together, we’ll celebrate the people who serve with purpose and the community that stands behind them, all while raising critical support for the work ahead.
Event Details
Saturday, August 29th
Sandia Resort and Casino
30 Rainbow Rd NE
Albuquerque, 87110
United States
Attire
Business Sleek to Dressy Cocktail
Schedule
5:30 VIP Entrance
6:00-7:00 PM Cocktail Hour
7:00 PM Dinner / Program
8:15 PM Live Auction / Paddles Up
9:00 Event Ends
Tickets
VIP Two Ticket Combo Package
$450
This package provides 2 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade.
VIP upgrade benefits:
Early entry to the gala
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
13 available
VIP Salute to Service Table Package
$1,800
This package provides 8 tickets and your very own table at the Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade!
VIP Benefits:
Early entry to the Gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
**This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
18 available
VSD Graduate and guest only ($75)
$450
This package provides one free ticket to any Paws and Stripes VSD graduate and guest to the 2026 Salute to Service Gala. This includes the VIP upgrade package. Please use comp code you received or contact Paws and Stripes for the comp code.
VIP package benefits:
Early entry to the gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
19 available
VIP Single Ticket
$250
This package provides 1 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade package.
VIP package benefits:
Early entry to the gala at 5:30pm
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
13 available
Two Ticket Combo Package
$250
This package provides 2 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala!
47 available
Salute to Service Table Package
$1,000
This package provides 8 tickets and your very own table at the Salute to Service Gala! This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits!
6 available
VIP Salute to Service Half Table Package
$900
This package provides 4 tickets and a half table at the Salute to Service Gala with VIP upgrade.
VIP Benefits:
Early entry to the gala
Dog demonstration
Personalized dog tag station
Paws and Stripes t-shirt
One raffle ticket to raffle prize of your choosing
This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
10 available
Salute to Service Half Table Package
$500
This package provides 4 tickets and a half table at the Salute to Service Gala!
This package does not include any promotional or sponsorship benefits. Please see Sponsorship Packages if you are interested in purchasing a table with additional benefits.
15 available
Single Ticket
$150
This package provides 1 ticket to enter the 2026 Salute to Service Gala!
23 available
Salute To Service
Heart of Valor Sponsor
$5,000
Includes 8 tickets
Reserved table with eight (8) complimentary tickets
Eight (8) VIP packages
Half-page program ad
Recognition during the gala program
Logo placement on gala slides, website, & social media
Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
Bar Sponsor
$1,200
Includes 2 tickets
● Reserved seating with 2 complimentary tickets
● Signage at the bar areas with heart-shaped tags on bottles
● Quarter-page program ad
● Recognition during the gala program
● Logo placement on gala slides, website, and social media
● Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
Paws' and Stripes Best Friend
$500
Includes 2 tickets
Reserved seating with two (2) complimentary tickets
Logo placement on gala slides, website, & social media
Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
Stripes of Honor Sponsor
$2,500
Includes 8 tickets
Reserved table with eight (8) complimentary tickets
Half-page program ad
Recognition during the gala program
Logo placement on gala slides, website, & social media
Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
Heart of Service Sponsor
$5,000
Includes 8 tickets
Eight (8) tickets donated to VIP guests (Veterans)
Eight (8) donated VIP packages
Half-page program ad
Recognition during the gala program
Logo placement on gala slides, website, & social media
Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
Heart of Gold Sponsor
$6,500
Includes 8 tickets
Reserved table with eight (8) complimentary tickets
Eight (8) VIP packages
Logo featured on all event marketing materials
2 bottles of champagne with heart-shaped tags
Full page program ad
Recognition during the gala program
Prominent logo placement on gala slides, website, email newsletter, & social media
Special feature on the “Why I Give” donor wall
7 available
Companion Sponsor
$1,500
Includes 4 tickets
Reserved seating with four (4) complimentary tickets
Quarter-page program ad
Logo placement on gala slides, website, & social media
Inclusion on the “Why I Give” donor wall
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