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Harrisburg University Annual Gala

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 recipient, stories from students, a formal dinner, and mingling with friends of HU. This event is always a success for our Emerging Scholars Fund, which directly impacts our students.

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2024 IMPACT AWARD RECIPIENT

Harrisburg University honored longtime supporter, Diane Tokarsky of McNees Wallace & Nurick with its 2024 Impact Award during the University’s Annual Gala.

Tribute Video

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.

2024 Gala Photos

Sponsorship opportunities

Make a difference for our HU students by becoming a Gala sponsor.

For HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY’S PREMIER EVENT

2025 Gala date TBD, if you are interested in renewing your sponsorship or would like to be a first time sponsor please email giving@harrisburgu.edu

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GALA SPONSORSHIP $25,000 GALA SPONSORSHIP

Recognition as the premier sponsor of the Annual Gala and program; “presented by”
Two preferred-location tables of eight
Opportunity to introduce President Darr
Opportunity to show a video commercial during dinner program
Sponsor logo and/or name prominently on all event related promotional collateral including invitations, flyers, event program, all social media platforms, Gala webpage and posters
Full page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo on cover of printed program, venue signage, and featured on video screens; sponsor acknowledgment by emcee

DINNER SPONSORSHIP $20,000 DINNER SPONSORSHIP

Recognition as the exclusive dinner sponsor
Two preferred-location tables of eight
Opportunity to show a video commercial during dinner program
Sponsor logo and/or name on all event related promotional collateral including invitations, flyers, event program, all social media platforms, Gala webpage and posters
Full page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo on dining room signage and featured on video screens; sponsor acknowledgment by emcee

RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP $15,000 RECEPTION SPONSORSHIP

Recognition as the exclusive reception sponsor
Two preferred-location tables of eight
Opportunity to show a video commercial during dinner program
Sponsor logo and/or name on all event related promotional collateral including invitations, flyers, event program, all social media platforms, Gala webpage, and posters
Full page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo on reception room signage, table signage, and featured on video screens; sponsor acknowledgment by emcee

Dessert Sponsorship $10,000 DESSERT SPONSORSHIP

Recognition as the exclusive dessert sponsor
One preferred-location table of eight
Sponsor acknowledgement by emcee
Sponsor logo displayed on gala webpage
Half page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo in dessert area and in video

PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP $10,000 PROGRAM SPONSORSHIP

One preferred-location table of eight
Sponsor logo and/or name featured on flyers, event program, all social media platforms, Gala webpage and posters
Half page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo on table signage and featured on video screens

TABLE SPONSORSHIP $5,000 TABLE SPONSORSHIP

One preferred-location table of eight
Quarter page advertisement in event program
Sponsor logo on table signage and featured on video screens
Sponsor logo on Gala website

EMERGING SCHOLARS SPONSORSHIP $3,000 EMERGING SCHOLARS SPONSORSHIP

One table of eight
Table signage with sponsor logo
Sponsor logo on Gala website
Recognition on Gala program