Heritage Gala

Join the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team for the annual Heritage Gala, an evening dedicated to honoring our 2026 Alumni Award winners.

Friday, Oct. 2, 2026

5:30 – 8:30 PM

Shirley Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center

After party at Social Tap to follow

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Become a Sponsor

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.

What to Expect

Open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres
Shocker pride-filled social hour
Awards ceremony

Attire: Shocker Cocktail – wear your black & yellow best!

2026 Alumni Award Winners

See Past Recipients

2026 Young Alumni Award Finalists

Dalton Glasscock ’17, City of Wichita- Government

Ellë Kabler ’20, Heartland Coca-Cola

Gabriel Fonseca ’24, Student Engagement & Belonging – Wichita State

James Krstolich ’15, IdeaTek

Rahim Thompson ’16, Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center

The winner of the Young Alumni Award will be announced live at the Heritage Gala

35 Under 35 Recipients

Sponsorship Opportunities

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.

As a sponsor, you’ll have the opportunity to:

Elevate the student & alumni experience

Celebrate the Shocker community

Advance Wichita State University

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.

Presenting Sponsor

• Premier seating for 16
• Exclusive recognition through marketing and event materials
• Logo on event photo backdrop

$15,000

Fairmount Founders

• Premier seating for 8
• Exclusive recognition through marketing and event materials
• Half-page ad in program

$10,000

Black & Yellow Cocktail Reception

• Premier seating for 8
• Recognition as exclusive reception host
• Half-page ad in program

$7,500

Shocker Sound Entertainment

• Exclusive sponsor for the evening's entertainment
• Seating for 8
• Recognition and logo presence for Heritage Gala and Shocktoberfest marketing

$5,000

Shocker Madness

• Seating for 4
• Logo recognition on event materials

$3,500

Shockers Forever

• Seating for 2
• Gift recognition for the Alumni Legacy Scholarship

$1,000

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. For more information or to secure your sponsorship, contact: