Wichita State University has a long tradition of celebrating the changemakers who inspire past, present and future generations of Shockers. Join the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team for the annual Heritage Gala, an evening dedicated to honoring our 2025 Alumni Award winners.
TICKETS ON SALE AUGUST 1–SEPTEMBER 15
All proceeds will support alumni engagement programming at Wichita State.
We look forward to celebrating with you during this unforgettable evening of Shocker pride and purpose.
Since 1955, Wichita State University has honored exceptional individuals whose personal and professional achievements, and commitment to service, have made a lasting impact on the university and society.
Nominate a changemaker for the 2025 Alumni Awards by reviewing the award categories and criteria below.
Ascension Via Christi
Wichita State University
2024 Young Alumni
Adventure Dental & Vision
Wichita State University
2024 Social Impact
Retired, Delta Dental of Kansas
Wichita State University
2024 Alumni Achievement
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.
Your sponsorship of the Wichita State University Heritage Gala helps create meaningful experiences for Shockers of all ages. From scholarships to alumni programming, your support makes a lasting impact.
Support the Heritage Gala and showcase your organization to a dynamic community of Wichita State alumni, friends, and university leaders. Sponsorship opportunities range from premier table packages and program ads to exclusive event elements like the cocktail reception and entertainment.
Whether you’re elevating your brand or deepening your connection to the Shocker network, your investment helps enhance alumni engagement and celebrate Shocker excellence.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Our Shockers Forever sponsors will receive two seats at the Heritage Gala.
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. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact:
Proceeds will:
Elevate the student and alumni experience
Celebrate the Shocker community
Advance Wichita State University
