Black Tie Scholarship Gala

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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