14th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon
$150 per ticket
RSVP by May 9 online or by calling (805) 539-2208.
Contact flowerempower@dreamfoundation.org if you or your guests have any dietary needs or if you require special access to the event.
Valet and limited self-parking.
HONOREES
2025 VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
Alison Brainard Sydney Margaret Prothero
2025 YOUTH VOLUNTEERS OF THE YEAR
boys team charity
boys team charity North
2025 GROWER OF THE YEAR
Maximum Flowers
2025 PROGRAM SPONSORS
Robin & Roger Himovitz
The Thornton Foundation
OPPORTUNITY DRAWING
Opportunity #1
Lego Set - The Botanical Garden
3,792-piece botanical garden display with over 35 plant species
Opportunity #2
Westerlay Orchids
Beautiful Westerlay Orchids Display
Opportunity #3
Grocery Gift Card Collection
Gift cards to local grocery stores
LIVE AUCTION SNEAK PEEK
ALOHA, MAUI!
Four Seasons Resort & First-Class Airfare
Donated by: Four Seasons Resort Maui at Wailea, Alaska Airlines
ISLAND VIBES ST BARTHS
A stay at the famed Hotel Le Toiny on St Barth’s, island hopper flights on Tradewind Aviation
Donated by: Hotel Le Toiny; Janine Cifelli Representation; Tradewind Aviation
More Live Auction Items Coming Soon
The Dream Spring Flower Box from Fabulous Florals
Flowers will vary due to season. Boxes are available from April 15 through June 15.
Prices will not include shipping cost.
Photo credit: Kiel Rucker of Head & Heart Photography
14TH ANNUAL FLOWER EMPOWER LUNCHEON SPONSORS
MAGNOLIA
Apollo and Adara Alday
Tom & Elizabeth Patterson
Elizabeth & Kenny Slaught
Southwest Airlines
PEONY
Arlington Financial
Audrey Hillman Fisher Foundation
Robin & Roger Himovitz
ROSE
Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor
Kate & Arthur Coppola
Richard & Karen Perry
Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians
Sprigeo
DAISY
Liz & Andrew Butcher
Tim & Louise Casey
Deborah and Ivan Kallick
Montecito Bank & Trust
Nathan C. Rogers, Rogers, Sheffield & Campbell, LLP
Laura & Kevin O’Connor
Melinda & Tim Werner
Sheryl Zimmerman & Philip Sloane
UNDERWRITERS
Colleen Barnett-Taylor & Michael Taylor
Joyce Bernstain
Chad Blomgren
Betty Dominguez
Chris Freeman
Jennifer Hall
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Hale & Anne Milgrim
Trudy Smith
Meghan & Bob Stoll
Volentine Family Foundation
MEDIA SPONSOR
Santa Barbara Independent
Valet parking sponsored by Robin & Roger Himovitz
EVENT IN-KIND SPONSORS
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Margerum
Rosewood Miramar Beach
Ysidro
PROGRAM SUPPORTERS
Thanks to our wonderful growers and suppliers, who support Flower Empower throughout the year.
Chocolats du CaliBressan
Florabundance
Hilltop Flowers Inc.
Robin & Roger Himovitz
Maximum Flowers
Myriad Flowers
Trader Joe’s
Westerlay Orchids
Westland Floral
AUCTION IN-KIND SPONSORS
Alaska Airlines, Aligned Pilates, Bar Le Cote, Bellosguardo, Benchmark Eatery, Bettina Pizzeria, Black Market Spirits, Blenders, Bluewater Grill, Brophy Brothers, Caravan Outpost, Carlyle Salon & Style Bar, Carpinteria Wine Company, Celebration Santa Barbara, Chris Potter Foundation, Cigar Empire III, Clare V, Coast 2 Coast Collection, Colette Cosentino, Considerate Done SB, Corner Tap, Cos Bar Montecito, Costco, Cutarts, Deep Sea Tasting Room, Doen, Dylan Star, El Capitan Canyon, Elizabeth Patterson, Emily Joubert, Esee Knives, F45 Training, Farmer Boy, Felipe Saffie, Field & Fort, Fleks, Flor De Maiz, Flower Empower Committee, Four Seasons Resort Maui, George, Godmothers, Gorjana, Grassini Family Vineyards, Heritage Goods & Supply, Holdren’s, Hotel Le Toiny, Imagine, Inn at Matteis Tavern, J.McLaughlin, Janine Cifelli Representation, Jeannine’s Restaurant & Bakery, John Millei Studio, Johnny Was, Julie Weidmann’s The Good Good Show, Kenny & Elizabeth Slaught, Kevin Gleason, Klapp Ceramics, La Cantina, Lazy Acres, Linda Anderson, Lynette Hall, Mad & Vin, Magic Nails & Spa, Maison K, McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams, Melinda Werner, Mesa Burger, Metropolitan Theatres, Miner’s Ace Hardware, Moment Maps, Momentum Dance Company, Monica Mahoney, My Bougie Bottle, Olio e Limone, Olio Bottega & Olio Pizzeria, Pony Cocktails & Kitchen, Porch, Pro-Tech Knives, Rebecca Borgioli, Renauds, Rincon Brewery, Rita Barton, Ritz-Carlton Bacara, Ron & Serena Weddle, Rose Story Farm, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Rubyloo, Rupa Danier, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden, Santa Barbara Hives, Santa Barbara International Film Festival, Santa Barbara Symphony, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, Santa Barbara Together, SeaVees, Sensorio, Soul Sucker Ceramics, South Coast Deli, StarCycle, Sugar, Summerland Winery, Summerwood Winery & Inn, SwingPath Golf Club, The Haunt Ghost Tours, The Hilt Estate, The Natural Café, The Ojai Vineyard, The Pet House, The Well, The Winston, Tradewind Airlines, Tru Beauty Lash Academy, True Love Always Goods, UCSB Arts & Lectures, Validation Ale, Vega Vineyard & Farm, Vino Vaqueros, Westerlay Orchids
Sponsorship Opportunities:
MAGNOLIA SPONSOR: $10,000
Preferred table for ten guests
VIP Parking – limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
Special acknowledgment during the event
PEONY SPONSOR: $7,500
Preferred table for eight guests
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
ROSE SPONSOR: $3,500
Preferred table for six guests
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
DAISY SPONSOR: $1,000
Preferred seating for four guests
Name inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and official press release
*Please note that we need your commitment no later than March 28th to include your name on the event invitation.
UNDERWRITING OPPORTUNITIES:
SPONSOR PROGRAM: $10,000
Provide one year of operational support of program
Name and logo inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails and in official press release
PROGRAM EXPENSES: $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250
Will cover essential costs such as:
• Bouquet making supplies
• Volunteer supplies
• Card making supplies
EVENT EXPENSES: $2,500 | $1,000 | $500 | $250
Will make the event a success:
• Valet Parking Sponsor – Committed
• Bar & Corkage Sponsor
• Ticket Sponsor – allows volunteers and growers to attend
Program and event underwriting will receive name inclusion on event invite, program, website, emails, and official press release. *Please note that we need your commitment no later than March 28th to include your name on the event invitation.
EVENT COMMITTEE
Rebecca Borgioli
Sheri Dirksen
Shannon DiPadova
Erin Griffin
Lynette Hall
Robin Himovitz
Jenny Johansson
Margaret Lloyd
Amy Love
Margaret Prothero
Melinda Rogers
Crosby Slaught
David Sparer
Lisa Spink
Alison Brainard Sydney
Serena Weddle
EVENT STAFF
Rita Barton
Kisa Heyer
Isabelle Meyer Stapf
Elizabeth Patterson
Barbara Schoch