OSU Black Alumni Society

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OSU Black Alumni Society

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2026 OSU Black Alumni Society Buckeyes Under 40 Awards and Scholarship Gala

350 N High St

Columbus, OH 43215, USA


Gala Ticket — Member Rate
$175

Available to current 2026 dues-paying OSU Black Alumni Society members. Includes the reception, awards dinner, and evening celebration. Membership is verified against the 2026 dues list; registrations that cannot be verified will be invoiced the difference to the General Rate.

The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.

Gala Ticket — General Rate
$225

Open to alumni, friends, and community supporters. Includes the reception, awards dinner, and evening celebration.

The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.

Buckeye Patron Table for Eight
$2,500
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets

Host family, friends, colleagues, or community partners with an elevated gala experience for eight guests.

  • Eight gala admissions with preferred reserved seating
  • Personalized table signage recognizing your company, organization, family, or honoree
  • Name recognition in the event program
  • Name or logo recognition in post-event promotional materials
  • Quarter-page black and white advertisement in the gala program

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Scholarship Champion Sponsor Table
$5,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets

Demonstrate your commitment to the next generation of Buckeyes with a premier sponsorship experience for eight guests.

  • Eight gala admissions with table placement
  • Customized logo signage at the table
  • Prominent logo recognition in the program and on event signage
  • Half-page black and white advertisement in the gala program
  • Verbal recognition during the program
  • Recognition across social media

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
2‑Page Spread – Interior
$1,750

Double-page format in a prime inside location in color. Ideal for storytelling, detailed messaging, or dramatic visuals. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

2‑Page Spread – Interior (B&W)
$1,500

Double-page format in a prime inside location in black and white. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Full Page Ad – Color
$1,200

Classic full-page color presence inside the program. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Full Page Ad – B&W
$1,000

Classic full-page black and white presence inside the program. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Half Page Ad – Color
$750

Strong visibility in color in a concise space. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Half Page Ad – B&W
$575

Strong visibility in black and white in a concise space. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Quarter Page Ad – Color
$500

Affordable and effective. Ideal for smaller businesses and supporting messages. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Quarter Page Ad – B&W
$300

Affordable and effective in black and white. Artwork due Friday, October 2.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.

Business Card / Name Listing (B&W)
$250

A simple, professional way to be recognized. Includes your name or business in the program's supporter listings.

Program advertising is generally not deductible as a charitable contribution because the purchaser receives advertising value in return. It may be deductible as an ordinary and necessary business expense. Please consult your tax advisor.


Buckeye Legacy Level Sponsor
$50,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 24 tickets

Exclusive presenting sponsor. One available.

  • Presenting sponsor billing: your name or logo in the event title
  • Opens the program with welcome remarks
  • Three reserved tables, twenty-four guests
  • Two-page spread, inside front cover of the gala program
  • Logo on all event materials, the step-and-repeat, and the ballroom screen loop
  • Co-branding on the honoree portrait series
  • Branded keepsake for all attendees, subject to approval and timing
  • Two Golf Classic foursomes
  • Dedicated social media series

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Block O Level Sponsor
$40,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 24 tickets

Three tables, the back cover, and the Class of 2026 induction.

  • Presents the Class of 2026 induction on stage
  • Two to three minutes of remarks during the program
  • Three reserved tables, twenty-four guests
  • Back cover of the gala program
  • Logo on all event materials, the step-and-repeat, and the ballroom screen loop
  • Co-branding on the honoree portrait series
  • Pre-event reception with the honorees
  • Swag bag insert
  • Two Golf Classic foursomes
  • Four social media features

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Brutus Level Sponsor
$30,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 16 tickets

A scholarship in your name, presented by you, on stage.

  • A named scholarship, presented by you on stage
  • Two to three minutes of remarks during the program
  • Two reserved tables, sixteen guests
  • Inside front cover of the gala program
  • Logo on all event materials, the step-and-repeat, and the ballroom screen loop
  • Individual recognition from the podium
  • Pre-event reception with the honorees
  • Swag bag insert
  • One Golf Classic foursome
  • Three social media features

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.



One reserved table for 8 to 10 guests

  • Full-page color ad in the program
  • Logo on the event website, in the program, and on registration signage
  • Recognition as a supporting sponsor
Award Category Sponsor
$15,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets

Eight awards, eight sponsors, one each. Your name is attached to a field, not to a banner. Select your category at checkout, first come first served.

  • Your name attached to one of the eight award categories throughout the program, on screen, and in the announcement from the podium
  • Present that award on stage, potentially, alongside its namesake
  • A photograph with that category's honorees, delivered within two weeks
  • Named recognition in the event recap video
  • One reserved table for eight guests
  • Two-page interior spread in the gala program
  • Logo on the step-and-repeat and in the ballroom screen loop
  • Individual recognition from the podium
  • Pre-event reception with the honorees
  • One Golf Classic foursome
  • Two social media features

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Scarlet Level Sponsor
$20,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 16 tickets

Two tables, a cover placement, and a named stage moment.

  • Presents either the Top Fundraiser recognition
  • Two reserved tables, sixteen guests
  • Inside back cover of the gala program
  • Logo on the step-and-repeat and in the ballroom screen loop
  • Individual recognition from the podium
  • One Golf Classic foursome
  • Two social media features

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Gray Level Sponsor
$10,000
This is a group ticket, it includes 8 tickets

One reserved table and a full page in the program. For organizations building a first relationship with the Society.


  • One reserved table for eight guests
  • Full-page color advertisement in the gala program
  • Name in the program and on the event website
  • Logo in the ballroom screen loop
  • Grouped recognition from the podium
  • One social media feature

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
Friend of the Gala Sponsor
$1,500
This is a group ticket, it includes 2 tickets

The entry point for individuals, small firms and local businesses who want their name attached to this class.

  • Two gala admissions
  • Quarter-page color advertisement in the gala program
  • Name in the program and on the event website

    The OSU Black Alumni Society is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code through its association with the OSU Alumni Association. EIN 31-6401596. The value of goods and services provided at this event is $165 per attendee. Your charitable deduction is the amount you pay less $165 for each seat you receive. Please consult your tax advisor. A written acknowledgment will be sent after the event.
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