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Black Tie Scholarship Gala

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The 24th Annual Black Tie Scholarship Gala

Friday, April 19, 2024

Alabama A&M University Event Center

 

The Black-Tie Scholarship Gala is Alabama A&M University’s premiere fundraising event and is designed to support talented students who demonstrate a financial need. Of our 6,633 students, roughly 91% need financial aid to support their educational expenses. Your support of this event will grant students an education and a future filled with possibilities.

The Black-Tie Scholarship Gala serves to recognize community leaders and organizations that have made a positive impact in their industries as well as here at Alabama A&M University.

All proceeds will be used as scholarship dollars for deserving students at Alabama A&M. If you have any questions or need additional information, please contact blacktie@aamu.edu or (256) 372-8344. Thank you in advance for your support.

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

  • Presenting Sponsorship - $100,000
    • Listed as PRESENTING SPONSOR on all event materials and advertisements
    • Special check presentation made during the program by sponsor representatives
    • 3 tables/30 tickets
    • $20,000 contribution to the Black Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • Brand tag and logo featured in 78 Huntsville Television commercials running 5- weeks prior to event
    • Brand tag and logo featured in radio commercials - WJAB 90.9 FM for 5-weeks prior to event
    • Logo featured in social media posts
    • Company spokesperson may participate in WJAB 90.9 FM on-air interview
    • Company spokesperson may participate in WJAB-TV on air interview
    • 7 radio spots per week – WJAB 90.9 FM for 3 weeks prior to event
    • University marquee listing
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  • Torchbearer Sponsorship - $75,000
    • 1 tables/10 tickets
    • Recognition as Torchbearer Sponsor at event and on all event materials
    • $15,000 contribution to the Black-Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • 2 social media posts per week leading up to event
    • Company spokesperson may participate in WJAB 90.9 FM on-air interview
    • Company spokesperson may participate in WJAB-TV on-air interview
    • 7 television spots per week – Channel 78 Huntsville for 3 weeks prior to event
    • 7 radio spots per week – WJAB 90.9 FM for 3 weeks prior to event
    • University marquee listing
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  • Eighteen Seventy-Five Sponsor - $50,000
    • 1 table/10 seats (premium table placement: dinner and concert)
    • 2 tickets to the President’s Exclusive Sponsor Cocktail Reception
    • Photos with AAMU President and Musical Guest
    • 2 tickets to the President’s Exclusive Homecoming Corporate Tailgate and Brunch
    • Company logo on BTG webpage
    • Listed as 1875 SPONSOR on all marketing collateral including all AAMU social media platforms
    • Acknowledgements from the podium
    • Company acknowledgment on radio station 4 weeks prior to event
    • Company spokesperson interview on radio station during the event
    • Company spokesperson interview during the event
    • University marquee listing 
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  • Platinum Sponsor - $25,000
    • 1 table/10 tickets
    • Recognition as Platinum Sponsor at event and on all event materials
    • $5,000 contribution to the Black-Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • 3 television spots per week – Channel 78 Huntsville for 3 weeks prior to event
    • 3 radio spots per week – WJAB 90.9 FM for 3 weeks prior to event
    • University marquee listing
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  • Gold Sponsor - $15,000
    • 1 table/10 tickets
    • Recognition as Gold Sponsor on all event materials
    • $2,500 contribution to the Black-Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • University marquee listing
    • Recognition as sponsor during event
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  • Silver Sponsor - $10,000
    • 1 table/10 tickets
    • $1500 contribution to the Black-Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • Recognition as sponsor during event
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  • Bronze Sponsor - $5,000
    • 1 table/10 tickets
    • $500 contribution to the Black Tie Gala Endowed Scholarship
    • Recognition as sponsor during event
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  • Maroon & White - $1,500
    • 1 table/10 seats
    • Listed as Maroon and White Sponsor  
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  • Individual Ticket - $200
    • Admit one individual to gala
    • Seating placement is not guaranteed for groups. Please consider purchasing a Maroon & White sponsorship if group seating is important.
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SCHOLARSHIP SPONSOR FORM

 

2023 SPONSORS

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