Rooted in Purpose. Committed to Students.
NOVEMBER 12, 2025
RECEPTION: 6 p.m. | MAIN EVENT: 7 p.m.
About Gourmet Gators
Gourmet Gators is UHD’s premier fundraising event, a night where the city’s culinary
brilliance meets its commitment to higher education. With 250–300 guests, including
donors, leaders, and supporters, the evening offers an intimate, high-impact celebration
of student opportunity.
Enjoy an evening of exceptional cuisine, uplifting stories, and community spirit as
we honor outstanding individuals and raise funds to support student scholarships and
success initiatives. Your presence and support will help empower the next generation
of Gators to thrive and lead.
Tickets & Sponsors
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2025 Gourmet Gators Honorees
Hannah Heartland McNair
Vice President of the
Houston Texans Foundation
2025 Golden Gator Award
Mariselle Quijano
Franchise Owner
McDonald's
2025 Golden Gator Award
Lenora Sorola-Pohlman
Health Insurance Consultant
Navarro Insurance
2025 Marilyn Davies Leadership Award
T-Mobile
2025 UHD Corporate Partner
of the Year
Tickets & Sponsorships
Support student success while receiving premium visibility for your brand. Explore our sponsorship packages below.
Title Sponsor (1 Available)
FMV: $9,500
- Recognition as “Presented by [Your Brand]”
- Two-minute speaking opportunity or video
- Premier logo placement (programs, signage, website, invitations)
- 3 premier tables (30 VIP guests)
- Featured in all media and promotions
FMV: $4,500
- One-minute speaking opportunity
- Prominent logo placement
- 2 premier tables (20 VIP guests)
- Media and event promotions
FMV: $2,250
Cuisine Category Sponsor (choose one):
- Mexican/Latin Fusion
- Asian Essence
- Southern/BBQ Comfort
- Mediterranean Flair
- French Delights
- Recognition signage at your station
- Logo on select event materials
- Reserved seating for 10 with branded signage
FMV: $1,300
- Official Student Performance Sponsor
- Reserved premium seating for 10 with signage
- Recognition in program and signage
FMV: $1,300
- Reserved seating for 10 guests
- Program recognition
Individual Ticket
FMV: $130
- Access to cuisine stations and VIP lounge
- Tapas, cocktails, and entertainment
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities
These specialty sponsorships offer unique brand visibility.
FMV: $2,000
- Branding in VIP area
- Custom cocktail named in your honor
- Seating for 6 guests
FMV: $1,300
- Entertainment sponsor recognition
- On-stage branding and program feature
- Seating for 5 guests
FMV: $750
- Floral sponsor recognition at displays
- Logo in program
- Seating for 2 guests
Become a Sponsor
Interested in partnering with us to support UHD students?
Review available sponsorship levels
Consider brand visibility and guest benefits
Reach out to learn how to reserve your package