Harrisburg University
Annual GalaPresented by Select Medical
Harrisburg University’s Annual Gala is our keystone event featuring our students and the impact our donors have in their lives. Join us for the announcement of our Impact Award recipients, stories from students, a formal dinner, and mingling with friends of HU. This event is always a success for the Harrisburg University Scholarship Fund, which directly benefits our students.

2026 IMPACT AWARD
Recipients
In 2026, Harrisburg University named both a Corporate Impact Award Honoree and an Individual Impact Award Honoree. For the Corporate Impact Award, we were pleased to honor JPL, a longstanding HU partner. For the Individual Impact Award, we were proud to recognize renowned writer-producer and Harrisburg native Carmen Finestra.
About the Impact Award
The Impact Award honors those individuals who have made invaluable contributions to the building and establishment of Harrisburg University, and all of those who have supported Harrisburg University though our history and progress, and directly support our mission.
This is the highest-level award given and is a symbol of the individual’s dedication to Harrisburg University.
2026 Gala Photos
2026 Gala Sponsors
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Reception Sponsor
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Dessert Sponsor
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Parking Sponsor
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Video Sponsor
Table Sponsors
HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY’S
PREMIER EVENT
April 10, 2027
It will take place at Hilton Harrisburg and will celebrate Harrisburg University’s 25th anniversary
If you are interested in reserving a sponsored table for the event, please email Giving@HarrisburgU.edu.
Premier ‘Presented By’ recognition on event materials. Two premium-location VIP tables of eight. **Introduce University President & video spotlight**. Full-page ad and VIP parking. Branding across print, digital, venue signage.
Exclusive Dinner Sponsor recognition. Two preferred-location tables of eight. Video spotlight and full-page ad. Social media features & dinner branding.
Exclusive Reception Sponsor recognition. One preferred table of eight. Full-page ad & reception area branding. Social media spotlight.
Branding throughout dessert area. One table of eight. Half-page program ad. Social media acknowledgement.
Branding on program and awards. One table of eight. Half-page program ad. Social media acknowledgement.
**Branding on wine placed at all guest tables and a dedicated sponsor recognition slide displayed on event video screens**. One table of eight. Half-page program ad & social media.
**Acknowledgment during announcements about parking ticket validation**. Branding at registration table. One table of eight. Quarter-page program ad.
Logo displayed on sponsored table. One table of eight. Quarter-page program ad.