Sponsorship for 2026 is open!
The Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies invites you to become a sponsor of the 67th annual Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies (QDUIS). Your support will help us to make our 67th year very special! The event to select our 2026 Queen will be held February 14th, 2026 at Monaghan Knights of Columbus in Livonia. Along with the competition, the night will include entertainment and a raffle for attendees.
The Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies (formerly known as the Maid of Erin) began in 1959. It is a competition for young women of Irish descent. The Queen is awarded a trip to Ireland to learn more about her heritage while visiting the land of her ancestors. The first and second runner up will receive a monetary award and accompany the Queen to events throughout the year. This competition helps to educate the next generation about their Irish heritage, provides leadership opportunities, and empowers young women in the Michigan community. In 2024 the Rosebud Program was introduced for girls aged 8 to 11 of Irish descent to shadow the Queen of the Detroit United Societies and her court. This program will be returning again for its 3rd year.
Over the years the program has grown – and it is our hope that with your support the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies will continue to improve and expand.
Your sponsorship will help assure the success of the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Societies program and competition. As the United Irish Societies is a 501(c)(3) organization we are happy to say that all donations are tax deductible. In order to best showcase our sponsors we request your submission by February 1st, 2026. Do not hesitate to contact our event committee with any questions or concerns.
Sponsorship Levels
Patron Level: $5+
This will include your name or your company name in our program as a supporter of the event.
Shamrock Level: $100+
This will include your name or company name in the Ireland trip video that will be presented the night of the event, as well as your name/company name listed in the event program and posted on the QDUIS website and Facebook page.
Claddagh Level: $250+
This includes everything included in the Shamrock Level, plus a half page advertisement in the competition program.
Golden Harp: $500+
This includes everything included in the Shamrock and Claddagh level (with the half page advertisement becoming a full page one) and your company’s logo on a banner at the event.
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Sponsorship options for former representatives of the QDUIS and Maid of Erin:
Representative Level: $15+
This will include your name and the year you were a representative.
Crown/Sash Level: $30+
This will include your name, the year you represented, and a photo of your year as a representative.
While we would love for you to participate in our sponsorship program, we will also gratefully accept donations of any kind!
*All checks should be made payable to the United Irish Society. Please make sure to use the memo portion of the check to note that the money is for the Queen of the Detroit United Irish Society (QDUIS).
Checks can be mailed to:
℅ Detroit United Irish Societies
PO Box 266
Roseville, MI 48066
Le gach deá ghuí (With Every Good Wish),
The QDUIS Committee [email: duisqueen@gmail.com]
Click the button below to become a donor! (Forms must be submitted by February 1st, 2026)
