What is the Aviators Ball?

First Flight was formed to bring awareness to the Stephen F. Austin State University Aviation Program and the “Flying Jacks”. The organization is also on a mission to raise awareness around aerospace related fields to our K-12 youth. The First Flight Team believes our young people are the most valuable, yet most neglected resource we have, and we must do more to expose our youth to the world of opportunities that exist. Our goal centers around the aerospace industry.

The Aviators Ball was created as a night of celebration and support for the “Flying Jack” program and other First Flight initiatives. The third annual ball will be held again at the historic Fredonia Hotel & Convention Center in the heart of the oldest town in Texas, Nacogdoches. Please join us as we recognize the “Flying Jack” students for their wonderful accomplishments and nominate one lucky student for the prestigious John Duncan Sr. Top Aviator’s Award. An auction, VIP speaker, great food and live music will ensure this year’s ball is once again magical.

First Flight is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Helping our Youth become Future Aviators

2024 Aviators Ball

Dinner, Auction, Guest Speaker, and Live Music
All proceeds benefit the Flying Jacks and youth in aviation.

Tickets

Individual Ticket	$150
Table (10 Guests)	$1,500

Sponsorships and other ways to contribute are available.
Fill out our registration form to reserve your seat!

Date

Saturday, March 23, 2024
6 p.m. Cocktails / 7 p.m. Dinner

Location

The Fredonia Hotel
200 N. Fredonia St.
Nacogdoches, TX 75961

Attire

Black Tie

Platinum Event Sponsor

$10,000

Table for 10 guests with premium preferred seating
Logo on front screen throughout the event
Will be recognized as partnering event sponsor on the front of the event program
Recognition on website, program, and social media

Gold Wing Sponsor

$5,000

Table for 10 guests with premium seating
Logo on front screen throughout the event
Recognition on website, program, and social media

Silver Wing Sponsor

$2,500

Table for 10 guests with preferred seating
Recognition on website, program, and social media

Hangar Party Sponsor

$750

Tickets for 4 guests to Hangar Party
Airport Hangar Advertising for 1 year

Auction Item Sponsor

Recognition during auction, and on website and social media

Thank you to our 2023 Aviators Ball Sponsors!

Gold Wing Sponsors	Silver Wing Sponsors
Elliott Electric	Badders Law Firm
Mrs. John Duncan Sr.	R&K Distributors
Drewery Construction	Warthan Dermatology
James I Perkins College of Education	Etech
Recana	The Walcott Family
The Kirkley Family	Auntie Pastas / Clear Springs
	Lehmann Eye Center
	Tim & Sharon Badders
	Brazos Urethane, Inc.
	Commodore Offshore
	Deppisch Law Firm
	Volare Air

Registration is Open

Click the button below to purchase tickets and sponsorships.

John Duncan Sr.
Top Aviator Award

During the Aviators Ball, one student will be selected to receive the John Duncan Sr. Top Aviator Award. The winner of this prestigious award is selected based on the student’s academic excellence, flight performance, strong leadership and professional qualities, and an overall exceptional character witnessed by professors, flight instructors, and peers.

Learn More

Featured Band
Time Machine

Auction

We will be hosting an auction during the Aviators Ball. If you would like to donate items to the auction, please fill out the registration form. You can also view the current auction items below.

View Auction Items

Rooms are available at the Fredonia Hotel. To reserve a room, call (936) 564-1234 and use the code “HCH Aviation”.