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Please join Johnson C. Smith University for the Arch of Triumph Gala, celebrating the Inauguration of our 15th President, Dr. Valerie Kinloch. We will also recognize individuals that have made an impact on their community and the University. Our Annual Gala serves as the University’s marquee community event and benefits the JCSU Fund, empowering the University to provide innovative and challenging academic programs, as well as critical financial support for our students.

AOT Gala
Arch of Triumph Gala logo on blue background
13th Annual
Arch of Triumph
Gala

Please join us on Saturday, April 6, 2024
Charlotte Convention Center - Crown Ballroom
 

501 S College St.
Charlotte, NC 28202.

Reception 6 p.m.
Gala Program and Dinner 7 p.m.

Parking information

Parking for this event will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame parking garage

500 S. Brevard Street Charlotte, NC  28202

Sponsorship levels

LEVEL

VALUE

INAUGURATION GALA

SPONSOR RECOGNITION

Presenting

$35,000

Two priority tables of 10 seats with VIP hospitality (includes two drink tickets per seat, complimentary valet parking)

  • Sponsor name/logo on Gala invitations
  • Name/logo projection at Gala
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • Opportunity to address the audience during the formal portion or the evening program
  • Gala signage
  • Name/logo in Gala program
  • Corporate logo and/or name will be featured in: 
    • Sponsor recognition on JCSU social platforms
    • Remarks at the event

Reception

$20,000

One table of 10 seats with VIP hospitality (two drink tickets per seat, complimentary valet parking)

  • Sponsor name/logo on Gala invitations
  • Name/logo projection at Gala
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • Name/logo in Gala program
  • Corporate logo and/or name will be featured in:
    • Sponsor recognition on JCSU social platforms
    • Remarks at the event

Gold

$10,000

One table of 10 seats (includes two drink tickets per seat)

  • Name/logo projection at Gala
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • Name/logo in Gala program

Silver

$5,000

One table of 10 seats (one drink ticket per seat)

  • Name/logo projection at Gala
  • Verbal recognition from the podium
  • Name/logo in Gala program

Bronze

$3,000

One table of 10 seats (one drink ticket per seat)

  • Name/logo projection at Gala
  • Name/logo in Gala program

Table

$2,000

One table of 10 seats (one drink ticket per seat)

  • Name in Gala program

VIP Ticket

$275

One VIP reserved seat with VIP hospitality (includes pre-Gala reception and one drink ticket per seat)

N/A

Individual Ticket

$200

One reserved seat

N/A

 

Drink Ticket - beer, soda or wine.

Sponsorship and Ticket information

 

Gala Sponsors

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Jame B. Duke Endowment Logo
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Duke Energy Logo
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Wells Fargo Logo
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Fifth Third Bank Logo
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Atrium Health logo