May 29, 2026 • Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana
Celebrate a decade of changing students’ lives with Purdue University Northwest at our 10th Anniversary Gala.
Change Students’ Lives
At Purdue University Northwest, scholarships change the lives of our students. Scholarship support represents more than just financial relief. It’s the key to unlocking opportunity, achieving goals and creating a ripple effect of transformation for their families and the communities they call home.
Your support of PNW’s 10th Anniversary Gala will provide scholarships for deserving students, helping them overcome financial barriers and achieve their dreams. Simply put, your support changes lives.
Join us in celebrating this milestone and in shaping a stronger, more vibrant future. Reach out to our development team to learn more about how you can make a difference for our students and our community, because changing students’ lives starts with us.
How Does Your Support Make a Difference?
Your impact, By the Numbers
- 63% of full-time enrolled students have received donor-funded scholarships at PNW
- Over 52% are first-generation college students
- The average scholarship award ranged from $870 to $1,772, helping bridge critical financial gaps
Gala Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship may be pledged over 5 years. The estimated market value of goods and services provided in exchange for sponsorship is $250 per person; only the amount exceeding this value may be tax-deductible. Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.
Have sponsorship questions? Please reach out to our development team for support.
Individual Tickets will be $250 per person. Check back for limited quantities in spring 2026.
| Sponsorship Benefits | Founder $25,000 | Visionary $15,000 | Champion $7,500 | Innovator $5,000 | Leader $2,500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brief Welcome (Two to Three Minutes) on the Event Stage | ◆ | ||||
| Premier Table Placement for Eight Near the Stage with University Leadership and Award Winners | ◆ | ||||
| Verbal Recognition by University Leadership During the Event | ◆ | ◆ | |||
| Recognition in Post-Event Communications | ◆ | ◆ | |||
| Special Sponsorship Opportunities to Choose from, Including Reception Sponsor, Entertainment Sponsor or Photo Booth Sponsor | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| Recognition on Purdue Northwest Social Media Platforms (Reaching Over 5,000 People per Post) | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| Preferred Table Placement for Eight in the Main Event Space | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ||
| Four Seats at the Gala | ◆ | ||||
| Recognition on Table Signage Featuring Your Logo | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ |
| Shared Logo Placement on Event Sponsor Signage | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ |
| Recognition on the Gala Website | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ | ◆ |
See what’s planned as Purdue Northwest celebrates a decade of changing students’ lives.