Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM · Prince George's Publick Playhouse
Partner with Legends.
Honor an educator.
Shape a generation.
The 6th Annual Charter Day Awards Celebration honors the educators shaping 900+ scholars. Every award category now has a founding partner — 11 partnership seats remain. Five Legendary Teacher Awards presented live on stage.
Special thanks to our founding partners
8 organizations · Every category sponsored
Platinum Partner
Gold Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Silver Partner
Presented By
Legends Charter School
Fiscal Host
Equity Now, Inc. · 501(c)(3)
Date
June 2, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Venue
Prince George's Publick Playhouse
The Countdown Is On
Secure your partnership before we sell out.
For Corporate Partners
Why Leading Organizations Partner With Legends
Measurable Impact
Your partnership directly funds teacher excellence, Financial Education K-8, and our Two-Adult Model serving 900+ scholars in Prince George's County—one of the nation's largest Black-majority counties.
Executive-Level Visibility
Named recognition on stage, in press releases, across our digital channels, and year-round on legendspcs.org. Your leadership is seen where it matters—with families, policymakers, and peer institutions.
Authentic Community Access
Partnership isn't transactional at Legends. Your team can engage scholars directly through career day, mentorship, and site visits—turning a check into a deepening relationship with PG County.
At Legends, we don't leave learning to chance—we design for it. Every dollar raised on Charter Day is invested in the educators and scholars who turn that design into outcomes.
Atasha M. James
Co-Founder & CEO, Legends Charter School
Our Approach
Partnership Philosophy
We don't approach sponsorship as a transaction. We see it as an invitation to join our movement. When you sponsor an award, you're making a statement: "This educator's work matters. This school's mission matters. Educational equity matters."
Investing in people, not just programs.
A Platinum partner presents an award live on stage, honoring an educator whose craft embodies a legendary legacy. A Gold partner sponsors a category and celebrates with us. A Silver partner joins the recognition and affirms the work. Every level is powerful. Every partnership funds real impact.
Honoring Visionaries
The Five Legacy Awards
Each award is named for a visionary—an educator, activist, or thinker who advanced learning and liberation. When you sponsor an award, you're saying: "This legacy matters. I'm carrying it forward."
Humanities
James Baldwin Award for Courageous Teaching & Truth
James Baldwin
1924-1987
American writer and civil rights activist whose work illuminated the complexities of race, sexuality, and class in America.
Honors an educator who teaches with intellectual rigor, cultural awareness, and fearless truth-telling.
Partner Confirmed
The State of Black Learning
Silver Sponsor
Upgrade to Platinum or Gold
Claim this categoryStudent Affairs
Mary Church Terrell Award for Student Advocacy & Leadership
Mary Church Terrell
1863-1954
One of the first African American women to earn a college degree and a founding member of the NAACP.
Recognizes excellence in student support, advocacy, and community leadership.
Partner Confirmed
Equity Now, Inc.
Platinum Sponsor · Presenting on Stage
Gold & Silver Available
Claim this categoryMath
Katherine Johnson Award for Academic Precision & Excellence
Katherine Johnson
1918-2020
NASA mathematician whose orbital calculations were critical to the success of the first U.S. crewed spaceflights.
Honors exceptional data-driven instruction and commitment to student mastery.
Science
Ellen Ochoa Award for Scientific Curiosity & Innovation
Educational technology partner
KenectEd is an AI-native K-12 learning management system designed for charter schools, public schools, and districts serving underserved communities. Built compliance-first (FERPA, COPPA, Georgia SB 89), KenectEd treats community trust as the platform's defensible moat. Built by educators. Piloted at Legends Public Charter School in Maryland.
Ellen Ochoa
1958-present
The first Hispanic woman to go to space and former director of NASA's Johnson Space Center.
Recognizes innovative teaching that inspires inquiry, exploration, and excellence.
Partner Confirmed
KenectEd by NetAesthetics
Silver Sponsor
Visit KenectEdPowered by NetAestheticsUpgrade to Platinum or Gold
Claim this categoryELA
Pura Belpré Award for Literacy & Liberation
Pura Belpré
1899-1982
The first Puerto Rican librarian at the New York Public Library and a pioneering children's author.
Celebrates an educator advancing literacy as a tool for identity, voice, and freedom.
Partner Confirmed
Legends Parent Organization
Gold Sponsor
Platinum & Silver Available
Claim this categoryInvestment Levels
Partnership Tiers
Legendary Platinum Sponsor
The face of the event
Investment
$10,000
Legendary Platinum Sponsors are the face of the event. As a top-tier sponsor, you'll enjoy unparalleled visibility, prestige, and a wide range of exclusive benefits that position your organization and brand as a leading advocate for educational equity, innovation, and excellence within our community.
Legendary Gold Sponsor
Celebrate an exemplary educator
Investment
$5,000
Our VIP Legendary Gold Sponsors have the unique opportunity to directly support and celebrate an outstanding educator by sponsoring one of our exemplary teacher awards.
Legendary Silver Sponsor
Honor a teacher's dedication
Investment
$1,200
As a Legendary Silver Sponsor, your support honors a teacher whose dedication, innovation, and performance have made a meaningful impact on students and the school community.
Looking for a custom partnership, naming opportunity, or multi-year commitment? Let's build it together.
At a Glance
Full Tier Comparison
| Benefit | Platinum $10,000 | Gold $5,000 | Silver $1,200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naming as top sponsor | ✓ | ||
| Present award on stage | ✓ | ✓ (if Plat filled) | |
| Premium logo placement | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Full-page program recognition | ✓ | ||
| Half-page program recognition | ✓ | ||
| Eighth-page program recognition | ✓ | ||
| Reserved VIP theater seating (8 seats) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Website logo (12 months) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ (6 months) |
Your Impact
What Your Partnership Funds
Sponsorship revenue directly supports the heart of our mission:
Teacher Excellence
Professional development, coaching, and resources for educators to deliver rigorous, joyful, culturally responsive instruction.
Financial Education K-8
OFID framework (Open. Fund. Invest. Donate.), student-led businesses, and the annual Legends Shark Tank—turning scholars into wealth-builders.
The Two-Adult Model
A certified lead teacher and a trained Legends Fellow (AmeriCorps) in every K-2 classroom—real-time support, not pullouts.
Scholar Enrichment
Arts, athletics, field studies, mental-health services, and the personalized support that turns potential into outcomes.
Ready to Partner
Three ways to get started.
8 organizations have already committed · 11 seats remain · Seats are filling for June 2nd
Commit directly, request the full prospectus, or speak with our leadership team about a custom partnership.
Partnership Inquiries
Tax-Deductible Giving
Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Charter Day is produced in partnership with Equity Now, Inc., a 501(c)(3) public charity.
With Deepest Gratitude
Special thanks to our Charter Day 2026 partners.
5 organizations have stepped forward to honor an educator, fund scholar seats, and carry a legacy award forward on June 2nd.
Platinum Partner
Presenting the Student Affairs Award
Gold Partner
Presenting the ELA Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Humanities Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Math Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Science Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Award
Silver Partner
Presenting the Award
11 partnership seats remain across Platinum, Gold, and Silver
Join them · Become a partnerA Legends Charter School event presented by Equity Now, Inc.