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50th Years Gala

Let’s Celebrate 50 Years Together!

Please RSVP by October 4, 2024

6 p.m. Reception | 7 p.m. Dinner
Saturday, October 12, 2024
Hilton Americas-Houston, Downtown Houston

Join the University of Houston-Downtown (UHD) as we embark on a jubilant celebration of five decades of educational excellence at a dazzling black-tie 50th Anniversary Gala hosted at the Hilton Americas in Downtown Houston on Saturday, October 12, 2024.

Since our founding in 1974, UHD has been a proud cornerstone of the Houston region, nurturing almost 70,000 remarkable alumni who have made indelible marks on their respective fields. The 50th Anniversary Gala signifies more than just a milestone; it represents an unparalleled opportunity to invest in the future of our students.

Join us for a sumptuous evening as we dine on exquisite cuisine, dance to the rhythms of celebration, honor this year's distinguished award recipients, and pave the way for the success of future generations. Let us raise our glasses as we come together to honor our past, celebrate our present, and embrace the limitless potential of the future.

Your support and presence will directly shape the trajectory of aspiring scholars, ensuring they have the necessary resources to achieve their academic dreams. Together, let’s chart a course towards a brighter tomorrow.

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Sponsorship Opportunities

  • Recognition as a Lead Sponsor in all event and promotional materials, communications, website, and UHD social media platforms
  • Logo displayed on screen at event with verbal recognition at reception and dinner
  • Prominent logo placement on event banners, backdrop, and signage
  • Two-minute speaking opportunity on behalf of company/organization
  • Full-page ad in the event program
  • Two VIP tables with premier front row seating for 20 guests
  • Valet parking for table guests

  • Recognition as a Platinum Sponsor in all event and promotional materials, communications, website, and UHD social media platforms
  • Prominent logo placement on event banners, backdrop, and signage
  • Acknowledgment during the opening remarks
  • Half-page ad in the event program
  • One VIP table with priority seating for ten guests

  • Recognition as the evening's Cocktail Reception or Entertainment Sponsor in the event program
  • Recognition on the event's official website and UHD social media platforms
  • Half-page ad in the event program
  • One VIP table with seating for ten guests

  • Recognition as the evening's Dessert or Wine Sponsor in the event program
  • Recognition on the event's official website and UHD social media platforms
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • One VIP table with seating for ten guests

  • Recognition on the event's official website and UHD social media platforms
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program
  • One VIP table with seating for ten guests

  • Recognition as 50th Anniversary Gala Program or Evening Gift Sponsor in the event program
  • Recognition on the event's official website and UHD social media platforms
  • One table with seating for ten guests

  • Recognition in the event program
  • Recognition on the event's official website
  • One table with seating for ten guests

  • Basic attendance to the Gala

For sponsorship or ticket information, please contact:
Javier “Jay” L. Zambrano, Vice President for Advancement and University Relations
University of Houston – Downtown - One Main Street, S990 - Houston, TX 77002
Email: zambranoj@uhd.edu

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