Distinguished Alumni Gala

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Friday, September 20, 2024 | Six o'clock in the eveningREED ARENA | TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-->

About the Gala
Tables & Tickets
FAQ/Contact Us

Honoring

The Honorable
Richard A. Smith '59

James A. "Jim"
Creel '69

Russel Kent
Moore '72

John A.
Adams, Jr. '73

The Honorable
Chet Edwards '74

Thomas Britton "Britt"
Harris '80

Philip T. "Phil"
Miner '80

Bradley R. "Brad"
Freels '81

Jeffery D. "Jeff"
Hildebrand '81

David D. "Dave"
Dunlap '83

Phillip W. "Wayne"
Roberts, Jr. '85

The Honorable
Dr. Greg Bonnen '88

The Distinguished Alumnus Award is the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University. The award, jointly sponsored by The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M, recognizes those former students who have made significant contributions to society and whose accomplishments and careers have brought honor and distinction to Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students.

About the Gala

Beginning in 2004, The Association of Former Students and Texas A&M University have annually honored all the Distinguished Alumni during the Distinguished Alumni Gala. This prestigious black-tie dinner and celebration has become one of the most anticipated events on our campus, bringing together former students, current students and friends of Texas A&M.

This premier event will feature entertainment, an exquisite menu, Aggie camaraderie and most importantly, the honoring of the 2024 recipients of the Distinguished Alumnus Award, which is the highest award bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University.

If you have any questions regarding the event, please contact Jamie Veazey '17, Director of Events, at Gala@AggieNetwork.com or call (979) 845-7514.

Tables & Tickets

Excellence*

$20,000

Premier placement of table for ten (10) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.**
Two (2) hour customizable golf cart tour of the Texas A&M campus for up to four (4) individuals on a mutually agreed-upon date during the spring semester of 2025. The deadline to identify a date is Friday, January 31, 2025.
Two (2) pre-game sideline passes to a mutually-agreed-upon Texas A&M home football game at Kyle Field during the 2024 season. The deadline to identify a game is Friday, August 23, 2024.
Use of The Association’s suite in Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for one (1) mutually agreed-upon conference game during the 2025 baseball season. Three (3) dates will be available for the sponsor to select from, and the deadline to identify a date is Friday, December 13, 2024. Twelve (12) seats and two (2) reserved parking spaces available. Table purchaser must be present in the suite when utilized.
Two (2) VIP Midnight Yell Field Passes on September 20, 2024, immediately following the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Two (2) premier parking spaces reserved the night of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Logo/name recognition on AggieNetwork.com.
Logo/name screen presence and verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Logo/name recognition and special message in the printed Gala program.
'Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor' bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Integrity*

$15,000

Prime placement of table for ten (10) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.**
Use of The Association’s suite in Olsen Field at Blue Bell Park for one (1) mutually agreed-upon non-conference game during the 2025 baseball season. Three (3) dates will be available for the sponsor to select from, and the deadline to identify a date is Friday, December 13, 2024. Twelve (12) seats and two (2) reserved parking spaces available. Table purchaser must be present in the suite when utilized.
Two (2) VIP Midnight Yell Field Passes on September 20, 2024, immediately following the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Gala.
One (1) premier parking space reserved the night of the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Logo/name recognition on AggieNetwork.com.
Logo/name screen presence and verbal recognition during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Logo/name recognition and special message in the printed Gala program.
'Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor' bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Leadership*

$10,000

Prime placement of table for ten (10) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.**
Logo/name recognition on AggieNetwork.com.
Logo/name screen presence during the Distinguished Alumni Gala.
Logo/name recognition and special message in the printed Gala program.
'Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor' bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Loyalty

$8,000

Reserved placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.**
Name recognition on AggieNetwork.com.
Name recognition in the printed Gala program.
'Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor' bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Respect

$6,000

Reserved placement of table for eight (8) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala.**
Name recognition in the printed Gala program.
'Distinguished Alumni Gala Sponsor' bar for the sponsor's Century Club plaque.

Selfless Service Individual Ticket

$250

Placement for one (1) at the Distinguished Alumni Gala. We are unable to guarantee seating together for groups with individual tickets.

Program Recognition & Dedication Pages

Starting at $500

Purchase a half, full or two-page recognition and dedication page in the printed Gala dinner program.

* Only one (1) set of sponsorship benefits are provided per table regardless of the number of purchasers. If multiple individuals purchase a table, it is the purchasers’ responsibility to determine how the various benefits are distributed amongst the group. Transportation is not included for any sponsorship benefits.
** Priority of table placement will be based on sponsorship levels.

Cancellation Policy

Registration deadline is Friday, August 9, 2024, or once maximum capacity is reached. Transfer of table and ticket purchases are permitted until this time.
Before Friday, August 9, 2024 - 100% refund
August 9, 2024, until Friday, August 23, 2024 - 50% refund
After Friday, August 23, 2024 - We are unable to provide a refund

Purchase Tables & Tickets

Thanks to our 2023 Sponsors

In recognition of Integrity

Dee & Robert White ’81, Anne ’78 & Mark Herod ’78 &, Melinda & John Dickerson ’87, Kristina & Joe Lessard ’87, and Cathy Gist ’92

Kimberley W. & Stephen F. Cooper ’78

In recognition of Leadership

Texas A&M University College of Arts & Sciences

Texas A&M University Office of the President

Dwain Mayfield ’59 & Pat Beaird ’83

Fran & Bill Carter ’69

Hector Gutierrez, Jr. ’69 Family & Friends

Joanie & Beaver Aplin ’80, Barbara ’97 & Jeff Steen ’80, Laura & John B. Zachry ’84

Joe R. Straus, Jr. ’50 Family & Friends

Johnita Davis Jones ’83 & Bill Jones ’81, Laurie Hill Gutierrez ’88 & Alfredo Gutierrez ’88, Cecilia González ’81, Ann-Marie & Ken Robinson ’93

Mary ’92 & Tyler ’91 Hjorth

Michael J. Plank ’83 Family & Friends

Neal Adams ’68, Jack Little ’60, Weldon Jaynes ’54, and Sam Torn ’70

Rhonda & Jeff ’88 Miller

The Honorable Tommy Williams ’78 & Marsha Williams

Younts Family

In recognition of Loyalty

Accordant Advisors

Albert G. "Bert" Pfaff, Jr. Class of 1925 Family & Friends

Ann and Ray Huffines '74

Board of Regents, The Texas A&M University System

Clifton L. Thomas, Jr. ’72

Henry B. "Hank" Paup '70 Family & Friends

Office of the Chancellor, The Texas A&M University System

T. Michael O'Connor '77 Family & Friends

Texas A&M School of Law

Texas A&M School of Medicine

FAQ/Contact

We hope you will join us as we honor this year's recipients of the highest honor bestowed upon a former student of Texas A&M University, the Distinguished Alumnus Award. If you have any questions regarding the event, please read through our Frequently Asked Questions.

If you need further assistance, please contact Jamie Veazey ’17, Director of Events, at Gala@AggieNetwork.com or call 979-845-7514.