2026 FUNDRAISER
2026 ACE Dinner &
Pearls of Wisdom Auction
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Wednesday, September 30, 2026
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6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
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Catholic Pastoral Center, Nashville
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2800 McGavock Pike, Nashville
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Business attire
Join the Diocese of Nashville and the Nashville Catholic Business Women's League for an evening celebrating and strengthening Catholic education throughout Middle Tennessee. NCBWL will host the Pearls of Wisdom Live and Silent Auction to benefit the Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Fund.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
Tuition assistance for young women
The Pearls of Wisdom auction supports tuition assistance for young women at Nashville's three Catholic high schools.
Father Ryan High School
Pope John Paul ll Preparatory School
St. Cecilia Academy
Three ways your support makes an impact
ACE Dinner tickets & Sponsorships
Support the event and the Diocese's broader celebration of Catholic education.
Pearls of Wisdom auction proceeds
NCBWL's Live and Silent Auction directly benefit the Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Fund.
Direct gifts to the Scholarship Fund
Donors may give directly. Please designate the Aurelia Varallo Mariani Scholarship Fund.
HOW YOUR SUPPORT HELPS
Become a sponsor
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000
Two tables, signage and stage recognition, website placement, and full-page program ad.
Silver Sponsor
$2,500
One table, website placement, and program listing.
Platinum Sponsor
$10,000
One table, website placement, and full-page program ad.
Table Sponsor
$1,500
One table and program listing.
Gold Sponsor
$5,000
One table, website placement, and half-page program ad.
Sponsorship Deadline
Sept. 18, 2026
Sponsorships received after the deadline may not appear in the event materials.