Be a Part of Something Powerful!
Join us for the Your Role in Prevention Luncheon on October 23, 2025, at the beautiful Africa Event Center at the Columbus Zoo, where you might even spot giraffes just outside the windows, a perfect reminder of the importance of sticking your neck out for prevention!
This inspiring afternoon brings together prevention professionals, coalition members, and community leaders from across Ohio to celebrate the vital work happening in our state and to spotlight the critical role each of us plays in building healthier, more resilient communities.
We are thrilled to welcome The Honorable Mary Bono as our keynote speaker, a nationally recognized leader and advocate in the field of prevention and public health.
Early bird tickets are available May 1–31 for $75. After that, regular pricing will be $100. Sponsorships and table purchases are also available to help you share the experience with your team and show your support for prevention efforts across Ohio.
Proceeds from the luncheon benefit Prevention Action Alliance as we continue expanding prevention resources, training opportunities, and support statewide.
Save your seat and be part of a movement that’s willing to stick its neck out for prevention!
Meet the Keynote
The Honorable Mary Bono
A well-known political leader, successful businesswoman, and host of the podcast “Sagely Speaking,” Congresswoman Mary Bono was hailed as the “embodiment of powerful American womanhood” by the Washington Times during her tenure in the United States House of Representatives.
Mary was elected to Congress in 1998 to serve California’s 44th (later changed to 45th) Congressional District after the untimely death of her husband, entertainer turned Congressman Sonny Bono. She established herself as a respected and closely watched leader on a wide range of critically important issues while serving over seven terms in Congress (1998-2013). She served on the Energy and Commerce, Armed Services, Judiciary, and Small Business Committees. A proven bipartisan consensus builder, Mary authored legislation that was signed into law by three Presidents: Clinton, GW Bush and Obama.
Today, Mary is widely recognized as a national leader on multiple issues, including addiction prevention, treatment, and recovery. While serving in Congress, she co-created the first-ever Prescription Drug Abuse Caucus and chaired hearings specific to the opioid abuse epidemic. She continues to be at the forefront of the nationwide fight against drug abuse and the fentanyl epidemic, both of which impact every community in the country.
She currently serves as the Chair of the Board of Mothers Against Prescription Drug Abuse (MAPDA). In 2022, Mary received the Distinguished Graduate Merit Award from her alma mater, the University of Southern California. She is married to former astronaut and Rear Admiral Steve Oswald (U.S. Navy, Retired) and is a mother, a grandmother, and a dog mom.
Sponsorship Opportunities | Your Role in Prevention Luncheon 2025
Table Sponsor – $1,000
Support the event as a Table Sponsor and receive 8 Luncheon tickets, your name or organization name in the event program, and a personalized table card. Your contribution helps make the event successful while providing great access and visibility.
Partner Sponsor – $2,500
Become a valued Partner Sponsor and enjoy 1 VIP Reception ticket, 8 Luncheon tickets, your organization’s logo in the event program, a personalized table card, and social media recognition as part of your benefits. Your support makes a significant impact on the event’s success.
Advocate Sponsor – $5,000
As an Advocate Sponsor, you can support the event and receive 2 VIP Reception tickets, 8 Luncheon tickets, your organization’s logo in the event program, a personalized table card, social media recognition, and a 1/4-page ad in the program as part of your benefits. You can enjoy solid visibility and participation in a meaningful cause.
Champion Sponsor – $10,000
Show your commitment as a Champion Sponsor and receive 3 VIP Reception tickets, 8 Luncheon tickets, a personalized table card, and your organization’s logo featured in the event program, on-screen during the event, and in all pre-event email marketing. You’ll also receive recognition on social media, a half-page ad in the program, acknowledgment in PAA’s annual report, and a listing on our partner page. This level offers prominent recognition and meaningful engagement opportunities.
Premiere Sponsor – $25,000
Lead the way in prevention with our Premier Sponsorship package. This level includes 4 VIP Reception tickets, 8 Luncheon tickets, and the opportunity to introduce the keynote speaker. Enjoy top-tier visibility with verbal recognition at the event, your logo on all event marketing materials, in the post-event thank-you email, a personalized table card, a dedicated social media post, and a full-page program ad. You’ll also be recognized in our annual report and featured on PAA’s partner page. This is your opportunity to make a bold statement of leadership and commitment to building healthier communities.
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