Join us for a UNT signature green tie formal event honoring excellence in teaching, student success, notable alumni and generous donors.
Saturday, April 16, 2016
New University Union
1155 Union Circle, Denton, Texas -- Complimentary valet parking
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6:30 p.m. Reception - Level 3
Highlights include the orchestral premiere of Richard DeRosa's Suite for an Anniversary, composed in honor of UNT's 125th anniversary, performed at 6:50 p.m. and 7:10 p.m. by the UNT Concert Orchestra; UNT jazz entertainment and fashion display; and UNT's archive exhibit From Normal to Now.
7:30 p.m. Dinner and Program - Ballroom, Level 3
Emcee: Dr. Shirley Cothran Barret ('73, '74 M.Ed.), Miss America 1975
Highlights include performances by UNT's Four Tenors, One O' Clock Lab Band and more; special presentations recognizing UNT excellence; and after-dinner dancing to the music of the Emerald City Band All Stars.
For event information, please contact: Mary Howard at special.events@unt.edu or 940-565-3480.
For sponsorship information, please contact: David Broughton at david.broughton@unt.edu or 940-565-3641.
Hotel Information
UNT has secured rooms at the following hotels for the evenings of April 15 and/or April 16. Space is limited, so please make your reservations early.
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
1434 Centre Place Drive, Denton, Texas 76205
940-383-4100
$109/night, plus tax
Group name: UNT Wingspan
Reservation deadline: March 25
Make a reservation
Hilton Garden Inn
3110 Colorado Boulevard, Denton, Texas 76210
940-891-4700
$109/night, plus tax
Group name: UNT Wingspan
Reservation deadline: March 25
Make a reservation
Tickets and Sponsorships
The UNT Wingspan Gala has seen tremendous success! Ticket sales are now closed due a response that has left us at capacity. For event questions or to be placed on a waitlist should individual tickets become available, please contact Mary Howard at special.events@unt.edu or by phone at 940-565-3480.
- $50,000 Presenting Sponsor
- $25,000 Diamond Eagle Sponsor
- $12,500 Golden Eagle Sponsor
- $5,000 Silver Eagle Sponsor
- $2,500 Bronze Eagle Sponsor
- $1,250 Alumni Table Sponsor
- $175 Individual Ticket
$50,000 Presenting Sponsor
Presenting Sponsors will receive:
- Sponsorship of both the Gala and Reception
- One table for 10
- Full page recognition on the program back cover
- Logo on the program front cover
- Wingspan Gala Presenting Sponsor banner
- Lead recognition on video screen
- Lead recognition on website
- Lead mention in Wingspan Gala press release and social media
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For your sponsorship of $50,000, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$25,000 Diamond Eagle Sponsor
Diamond Eagle Sponsors will receive:
- Sponsorship of both the Gala and the Reception
- One table for 10
- Full page recognition in program
- Recognition on Wingspan Gala Sponsorship banner
- Recognition on video screen
- Recognition on website
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each sponsorship of $25,000, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$12,500 Golden Eagle Sponsor
Golden Eagle Sponsors will receive:
- One table for eight
- 1/4 page recognition in program
- Recognition on Wingspan Gala sponsorship banner
- Recognition on video screen
- Recognition on website
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each sponsorship of $12,500, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$5,000 Silver Eagle Sponsor
Silver Eagle Sponsors will receive:
- One table for eight
- Recognition in program
- Recognition on video screen
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each sponsorship of $5,000, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$2,500 Bronze Eagle Sponsor
Bronze Eagle Sponsors will receive:
- One table for eight
- Recognition in program
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each sponsorship of $2,500, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$1,250 Alumni Table Sponsor
Special table rate for UNT recent graduates (’05-’15)
Alumni Table Sponsors will receive:
- One table for eight
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each table purchase of $1,250, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible.
$175 Individual Ticket
- Single ticket, open seating
- Commemorative Wingspan appreciation gift
For each ticket purchase of $175, you will receive the benefits listed above. A portion of your gift may be tax deductible