College of Charleston - Alumni Awards Gala

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1 2015 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES presented by

2 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES D e a r Pr o s p e c t i v e Sponsor, On behalf of the College of Charleston Alumni Association, we would like to offer you a sponsorship opportunity for the annual Alumni Awards Gala, to be held on November 19, Since the College of Charleston s first graduating class in 1794, our alumni have excelled in their careers, due in large part to the exceptional liberal arts and sciences education they received. The Alumni Awards Gala recognizes alumni whose accomplishments in their chosen fields have brought honor to the College, showcasing the role the College has played in their lives as well as the impact they have had on society. Whether you choose the Title, Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver or Bronze sponsorship level, your support will help the Alumni Association honor the dedication and achievements of our distinguished alumni. Sponsors of this event will be recognized as committed supporters of our worldwide network of 60,000 alumni, 2,000 employees and 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. This year s program includes a cocktail hour with hors d oeuvres and a full premium bar, followed by an elegant seated dinner and an inspiring presentation of videos and awards. The evening will begin at six o clock at Gaillard Center in historic downtown Charleston, South Carolina. Thank you in advance for your consideration. Sincerely, JACK HUGULEY 72 KAREN B. JONES 74 Director of Alumni Relations Executive Secretary College of Charleston College of Charleston Alumni Association COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 2

3 EVENT OVERVIEW 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA THE COLLEGE S ALUMNI AWARDS GALA recognizes extraordinary individuals who have made significant contributions to their communities, their professions and to our College. Although from different backgrounds, the award winners share the characteristics of leadership, progressive thinking and uncompromising integrity attributes and values nurtured during their time at the College. The Alumni Awards Gala honors and celebrates our alumni and friends whose bonds with the College of Charleston have enriched us all. Purpose To highlight the achievements of our accomplished alumni and friends of the College of Charleston To present the opportunity for our alumni to network 2013 ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD PADGETT POWELL 74 Presented by COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 3

4 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA When Thursday, November 19, :00 p.m. cocktail hour 7:00 p.m. dinner and awards show Where Gaillard Center Catering by TBD Target audience College of Charleston alumni, faculty, staff, friends and award recipients Dress code Cocktail attire COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 4

5 ORDER OF EVENTS 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception 6:50 p.m. Transition to Dinner 7:00 p.m. Welcome Salad Video One (followed by presentation of award) Video Two (followed by presentation of award) Entrée Video Three (followed by presentation of award) Video Four (followed by presentation of award) Coffee and Dessert Video Five (followed by presentation of award) Video Six (followed by presentation of award) 8:45 p.m. Closing Remarks COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 5

6 2015 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS PRE-MEDICAL SOCIETY S OUTSTANDING SERVICE AWARD IN MEDICINE This award is sponsored by the Alumni Association, the School of Sciences and Mathematics and the Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-Medical Society. The award recognizes a College of Charleston graduate whose practice of medicine represents remarkable achievement, and who demonstrates an enduring commitment to the College of Charleston. The members of Alpha Epsilon Delta select the recipient. Ebony Hilton 04 Graduated magna cum laude from the College with a triple major in biology, biochemistry and chemistry Received medical degree from MUSC in 2008 Completed residency in anesthesiology followed by a fellowship in critical care medicine at MUSC Serves as an anesthesiologist in the emergency room and ICU at MUSC HOWARD F. RUDD JR. BUSINESS PERSON OF THE YEAR AWARD Named for the founding dean of the School of Business, this award recognizes a graduate who has made significant contributions as a business leader to industry or profession, community and alma mater, and who has exhibited great integrity in his or her business and personal life. The School of Business selects this award recipient. Penny Jones McKeever 69 Developed the Netherlands Travel Study Program for the Intermodal Transportation Program, the business-education partnership with the S.C. State Ports Authority that she helped develop with Dean Howard Rudd and was named associate director of in 1988 Received Dean s Special Service Award for contribution and service to the School of Business faculty and students in 1991 Named to the School of Business Alumni Advisory Board in 1998 Received College of Charleston Distinguished Advising Award in 1999 Named global studies director for the School of Business in 2007 Named associate director of graduate and professional programs, serving as head of operations, recruitment and admissions for the Global M.B.A. Program COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 6

7 2015 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS YOUNG ALUMNA AWARD This award recognizes an alumna whose life has expressed the finest of College of Charleston traditions through service to her community or profession. The recipient s class year must be within the last 10 years. Harriett E. Lee 08 Serves as vice president of YEScarolina (Youth Entrepreneurship in South Carolina) Owns the marketing firm, Whisper & Roar Served as partner and social media director for Dig South Plays an integral part in developing Charleston s business community and local economy Volunteers with Lowcountry Local First and the Green Heart Project school garden at Mitchell Elementary Involved with SIFE (ENACTUS) at the School of Business ALUMNUS OF THE YEAR AWARD This award recognizes an alumnus who has contributed significantly to his profession or community during the past year. Nafees Bin Zafar 98 Won his second Academy Award (2015) for the Drop Destruction Toolkit used to create visual effects in films Honored for his creation of a system that makes destruction effects for movies Graduated from Academic Magnet at 16 and received a degree in computer science from the College Won his first Academy Award (2008) for digital effects in films like The Lord of the Rings, Pirates of the Caribbean and At World s End COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 7

8 2015 ALUMNI AWARD RECIPIENTS DISTINGUISHED ALUMNA AWARD This award recognizes an alumna who has made significant contributions to her profession or her community over a long period of time. Brucie Howe Hendricks 83 Became the first Charleston woman to be a U.S. district judge Served as assistant U.S. attorney in Charleston, ; U.S. magistrate in Greenville, ; and U.S. magistrate in Charleston, Started the federal drug court called the Bridge Program to help drug offenders overcome their addictions; the program has been called a national model and garnered national headlines Served as a member of the Alumni Board and the Cougar Club Board ALUMNI AWARD OF HONOR This is the highest award given by the Alumni Association to those who have made outstanding contributions to the Association or the College. Both alumni and friends of the College are eligible. Jean and Tap Johnson Served on the Foundation Board and Cougar Club Board Jean serves on the School of the Arts Advisory Board, and Tap on the School of Business Board of Governors Serve as life members of the Alumni Association Gave Cougar sculpture in front of TD Arena Adopted the College and give generously to support many different areas on campus Serve as members of the Cistern Society Support, as avid fans, Cougar athletics, especially basketball COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 8

9 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OVERVIEW Title $20,000 Sponsorship with a threeyear commitment Diamond $10,000 Sponsorship Platinum $7,500 Sponsorship Gold $5,000 Sponsorship Silver $3,000 Sponsorship Bronze $1,000 Sponsorship Please note: In order to be included in the invitation, the Title Sponsorship must be received by September 3, In order to be included in the printed program, all sponsorships must be received by October 29, COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 9

10 TITLE SPONSOR $20,000 Sponsorship with a three-year commitment Two tables, 16 tickets Logo and/or name on invitation and printed program Logo and/or name on all publicity materials, including marketing materials, websites, s, forms, press releases and all other various printed materials Largest logo and/or name treatment on the 8 x 8 Step and Repeat banner at red-carpet photo entrance Exposure to our alumni through the College of Charleston Alumni Association Facebook and Twitter feeds Continuous recognition from master of ceremonies throughout the program Logo and/or name listing in the alumni e-newsletter (25,700 circulation) Link to your website from the 2015 Alumni Awards Gala registration page Private cocktail party for you and your guests to meet the award recipients prior to the cocktail reception (total of 16 guests) Title sponsorship of the event: The 2015 Alumni Awards Gala brought to you by <sponsor name> COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 10

11 DIAMOND SPONSOR $10,000 Sponsorship Two tables, 16 tickets Logo and/or name in printed program Logo and/or name on all publicity materials, including marketing materials, websites, s, forms, press releases and all other various printed materials Large logo and/or name treatment on the 8 x 8 Step and Repeat banner at redcarpet photo entrance Exposure to our alumni through the College of Charleston Alumni Association Facebook and Twitter feeds Continuous recognition from master of ceremonies throughout the program Logo and/or name listing in the alumni e-newsletter (25,700 circulation) Link to your website from the 2015 Alumni Awards Gala registration page COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 11

12 PLATINUM SPONSOR $7,500 Sponsorship One table, eight tickets Logo and/or name in printed program Logo and/or name listed on event registration Web page Logo and/or name on 8 x 8 Step and Repeat banner at red-carpet photo entrance Exposure to our alumni through the College of Charleston Alumni Association Facebook and Twitter feeds Recognition from master of ceremonies during program Logo and/or name listing in the alumni e-newsletter (25,700 circulation) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 12

13 GOLD SPONSOR $5,000 Sponsorship Six tickets Logo and/or name recognition in printed program Logo and/or name listed on event registration Web page Recognition from master of ceremonies during program Logo and/or name listing in the alumni e-newsletter (25,700 circulation) COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 13

14 SILVER AND BRONZE SPONSORS Silver $3,000 Sponsorship Four tickets Logo and/or name recognition in printed program Logo and/or name listing in the alumni e-newsletter (25,700 circulation) Bronze $1,000 Sponsorship Two tickets Logo and/or name recognition in printed program COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 14

15 THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION! 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA The College of Charleston Alumni Association is a 501(c)(3) charity. Upon payment, you will receive a receipt for the tax-deductible portion of your donation. Please make checks payable to CofC Alumni Association Mailing address College of Charleston Alumni Association 18 Bull Street Charleston, SC Contact Laney Talbert 12 Assistant Director, Events Office of Alumni Relations cltalber1@cofc.edu COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON 2015 ALUMNI AWARDS GALA 15