Sponsorship & Advertisement Opportunities
We appreciate you and consider you an essential part of the University community.
Our sponsorships for 2026 offer wide visibility and publicity through the Alumni Achievement Spirit Awards. A customized sponsorship package can also be created.
The Spirit Awards began in 2014, when the University recognized and honored seven outstanding alumni, who excelled in their profession and had given back to their community through service and leadership. This event has grown to be one of the most respected events at òòò½ÎÑÊÓƵ. The Spirit Awards are held annually prior to the University's Homecoming Weekend.
The annual Spirit Awards will be held on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026. Last year, over 250 alumni and friends attended the dinner on the McNichols Campus.
We invite you and your company to be a sponsor for this year's event.
Please view the various options available for sponsorships and advertising on the following pages. If your organization has unallocated funds for the current fiscal year, now is the time to commit to being a sponsor.
Spirit Awards Sponsorship Opportunities
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Platinum/Reception Sponsor— $15,000
- Your name prominently displayed on all promotional items as the Platinum/Reception Sponsor.
- Your name prominently displayed at the dinner, the door and on the bar of the reception.
- Public recognition at the podium during the event.
- Name recognition on all web and print materials.
- Recognition on the event website as the Platinum/Reception Sponsor for nine months.
- Recognition as a Platinum/Reception Sponsor with a full-page ad in the Spirit Awards program.
- Tickets for six to the Spirit Awards presentation and dinner.*
- Invitation for five to the President’s Christmas Party.
* Unused tickets may be designated for current students
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Gold Sponsor—$5,000
- Your name prominently displayed on all promotional items as the Gold Sponsor.
- Your name prominently displayed on signage at the dinner.
- Recognition on the event website as a Gold Sponsor for six months.
- Recognition as a Gold Sponsor with a half-page ad in the Spirit Awards program.
- Four tickets to the Spirit Awards presentation and dinner.*
- Invitation for two to the President’s Christmas Party.
* Unused tickets may be designated for current students
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Silver Sponsor—$2,500
- Your name prominently displayed on all promotional items.
- Recognition on the event website as a Silver Sponsor for three months.
- Recognition as a Silver Sponsor with a half-page ad in the Spirit Awards program.
* Unused tickets may be designated for current students
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Bronze Sponsor—$1,000
- Your name prominently displayed on all promotional items.Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor with a half-page ad in the Spirit Awards program.
- Two tickets to the Spirit Awards dinner.*
* Unused tickets may be designated for current students
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Table Sponsor—$500
- Your name on YOUR table at the awards dinner.
- One line listing in the event program as a Table Sponsor.
- Eight tickets to the Spirit Awards presentation and dinner.*
Advertising
Full Page Ad in event program— $500
- Included in sponsorship benefits for Official VIP, Grand, Platinum/Reception Sponsors.
- Finished ad size: 4.5” by 7.5”
Half Page Ad—$350
- Included in sponsorship benefits for Elite, Gold/Valet, Silver, Bronze Sponsors.
- Finished ad size: 4.5” by 3.75”
Ad file should be high resolution (250dpi or more).
Ads are in color with formatting: .pdf, .jpg, or .eps (can be emailed to sponsorships@udmercy.edu)
Deadline: Sponsorships and Advertising
ALL SPONSORSHIPS AND ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY AUGUST 20, 2026. After the due date, a generic formatted ad will be used with sponsor or company name.