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Heritage Gala

Tuesday, November 7

5:30 P.M. Cocktails | 6:45 P.M. Dinner & Reception

Shirley Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center

Wichita State University has a long history of celebrating the changemakers who have inspired past, present and future generations of Shockers.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team is excited to invite you to the annual Heritage Gala event to honor our 2024 Alumni and Board of Trustees Awards winners.

Purchase Your Ticket   Explore Sponsorship Opportunities

All proceeds will support alumni engagement programming at Wichita State.


Alumni Awards

Since 1955, Wichita State’s alumni engagement teams have honored individuals by recognizing personal and professional achievement along with service to the university and society. We are thrilled to celebrate these three, peer-nominated 2024 award recipients.

Ron Baker ’15

Ascension Via Christi
Wichita State University
2024 Young Alumni

Diana Ho ’16

Adventure Dental & Vision
Wichita State University
2024 Social Impact

Junetta Everett ’79

Retired, Delta Dental of Kansas
Wichita State University
2024 Alumni Achievement

2024 Board Of Trustees Award Winner

Jill Docking
Director, The Docking Group

 

The Board of Trustees award was established in 1989 to recognize those who strengthen the partnership between the university and community. This year’s award recipient is Jill Docking, who has been an active member in the Wichita community for her entire adult life. She is the founder and president of the Financial Fitness Foundation and has served as a trusted board member for a number of Kansas-based organizations, including the endowment and medical boards for the University of Kansas and the Kansas Health Foundation.


THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

 


Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Your support of the Wichita State University Heritage Gala creates meaningful opportunities for Shockers of all ages through scholarship and programming support. Expand your reach and connect with a network of Shocker alumni and friends.

Proceeds will:

Elevate the student and
alumni experience

 

Celebrate the Shocker
community

 

Advance Wichita
State University
Presenting Sponsor
$25,000

As the presenting sponsor, enjoy exclusive recognition throughout the event, including a video message, logo placement on event materials, table signage and the photo backdrop, and a program feature. You’ll have the opportunity to distribute swag to attendees. You will also receive recognition as a Fairmount Society member, and premier gala seating for up to 20 guests.

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Fairmount Founders
$20,000

Our Fairmount Founders sponsors will be able to showcase their company logo on event materials, table signage and the photo backdrop and a program feature, and will have the opportunity to distribute swag to attendees. You will also receive recognition as a Fairmount Society member and premier gala seating for up to 16 guests.

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Black and Yellow Cocktail Reception
$15,000

As the exclusive host of the Black and Yellow Cocktail Reception, we will place your company logo on all event marketing materials and table signage and will include special program recognition. You will also receive premier gala seating for up to 12 guests.

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Shocker Sound Entertainment
$10,000

As the exclusive sponsor of the evening’s entertainment, we will place your company logo on all event marketing materials and table signage and will include special program recognition. You will also receive premier gala seating for up to 10 guests.

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Shocker Madness
$5,000

Our Shocker Madness sponsors will be listed on all event marketing materials and table signage. They will also enjoy premier gala seating for up to eight guests.

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Hail Wichita
$2,500

Our Hail Wichita sponsors will be listed on all event marketing materials and table signage. They will also enjoy premier gala seating for up to six guests.

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Shockers Forever
$1,000

Our Shockers Forever sponsors will receive two seats at the Heritage Gala.

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Connect with Us

Connect with our team to learn how you can expand your support of Shocker Nation by sponsoring this year’s Heritage Gala at Wichita State University.

Stacie Williamson,VP for alumni engagement
316-978-3834

Angela Dudley,Senior AVP for corporate and foundation relations
316-978-3837

Roy Moye III
Roy Moye III, ’15
Talent Acquisition Specialist

Wichita State University
2023 Young Alumni

Jessica Provines
Dr. Jessica Provines, ‘01/04/06
Assistant Vice President for Wellness & Chief Psychologist

Wichita State University
2023 Social Impact

Alicia Thompson
Dr. Alicia Thompson, ’15
President and Chief Executive Officer

Wichita State University
2023 Alumni Achievement

2023 Incoming President’s Club Members

Founded to honor the legacy of WSU’s 15 presidents, President’s Club recognizes those whose generous contributions help continue the legacy of betterment at Wichita State.

Wayne Pfeiffer
Edward & Kimberly Lind
Linda Richardson
Sam & Sheryl Seward
Harriet A. Hickman
Dick & Annie Wilson
David & Piper Ayala
Mary Joan Dawson Waid
Peter & Kim Hagan
Dr. AJ & Diana Farha
Steve & Missy Cohlmia
Trish Thelen
John & Tammie Lohnes
Skip & Vicki Smith
Foley Industries Inc.
Craig & Marilyn Boehning
Jacob Liquor Exchange LLC
Greg & Phyllis Guinn
Sean & Natalie Tarbell
Jonathan & Bethany McConnell
S and Y Industries
Doug & Lynn Wright
Donald & Sandra Hull
Southcentral Pathology Laboratory PA
Karen & Donald Baxter
United Healthcare Community Plan of Kansas

2023 Board Of Trustees’ Award Winner

The Board of Trustees’ award was established in 1989 to recognize those who strengthen the partnership between the university and community. This year’s award recipient is Tom Winters, who spent 12 years serving on the Board of Trustees at WSU. Winters has also served on the Sedgwick County Commission and a number of community boards, and has a legacy of improving community processes and building consensus.

Purchase Your Ticket

Purchase tickets now to join the celebration


SPONSORSHIPS

Your support of the Wichita State University Heritage Gala creates meaningful opportunities for
Shockers of all ages through scholarship and programming support. Expand your reach and connect
with a network of Shocker alumni and friends.

Wichita State University has a long history of hailing the changemakers who have inspired past, present,
and future generations of Shockers.

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team is excited to invite you to our inaugural Heritage
Gala event, which combines the best elements of our past Alumni Awards and President’s Club events, for
an engaging evening to celebrate our university’s rich history.

TICKETS GO ON SALE SEPTEMBER 14.

All proceeds will support alumni engagement programming at Wichita State.


Heritage Alumni Awards

Since 1955, the office of alumni engagement for Wichita State University has honored individuals
by recognizing personal and professional achievement as well as service to the university and society.

View the descriptions below to nominate a changemaker for the 2023 awards.

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Proceeds will:

Elevate the student and alumni experience

  • Scholarship Support
  • Multicultural programming
  • Regional events and Reunions

Celebrate the Shocker community

  • The Shocker Magazine
  • Alumni awards

Advance Wichita State University

  • Industry and Alumni Connections
  • Community engagement

Sponsorship Opportunities

Presenting Sponsor

As the presenting sponsor, enjoy exclusive recognition throughout the event, including a video message, logo placement on event materials, table signage and the photo backdrop, and a program feature. You’ll have the opportunity to distribute swag to attendees. You will also receive recognition as a Fairmount Society member, special invitations to Shockers Forever events, and premier gala seating for up to 20 guests.

Fairmount Founders

Our Fairmount Founders sponsors will be able to showcase their company logo on event materials, table signage and the photo backdrop and a program feature, and will have the opportunity to distribute swag to attendees. You will also receive recognition as a Fairmount Society member, special invitations to Shockers Forever events, and premier gala seating for up to 16 guests.

Black and Yellow Cocktail Reception

As the exclusive host of the Black and Yellow Cocktail Reception, we will place your company logo on all event marketing materials and table signage and will include special program recognition. You will also receive special invitations to Shockers Forever events and premier gala seating for up to 12 guests.

Shocker Sound Entertainment

As the exclusive sponsor of the evening’s entertainment, we will place your company logo on all event marketing materials and table signage and will include special program recognition. You will also receive special invitations to Shockers Forever events and premier gala seating for up to 10 guests.

Shocker Madness

Our Shocker Madness sponsors will be listed on all event marketing materials and table signage, and will receive special invitations to Shockers Forever events. They will also enjoy premier gala seating for up to eight guests.

Hail Wichita

Our Hail Wichita sponsors will be listed on all event marketing materials and table signage, and will receive special invitations to Shockers Forever events. They will also enjoy premier gala seating for up to six guests.

Shockers Forever

Our Shockers Forever sponsors will become a part of the Heritage Circle of Giving in recognition of their support to further alumni program initiatives. They will receive two seats at the Heritage Gala and access to special Shockers Forever events.

Connect with our team to learn how you can expand your support of Shocker Nation by sponsoring this year’s Heritage Gala at Wichita State University.