Carnegie Mellon University

Become a Sponsor

First presented in 1950, the Carnegie Mellon Alumni Awards recognize alumni for their service to the university and for their achievements in the arts, humanities, sciences, technology and business. To date, over 900 individuals have been honored through the program.

The CMU Alumni Awards are marketed via email, website and social channels to all alumni, students, parents, faculty and staff — totaling more than 90,000 unique individuals. The event draws 300+ attendees including honorees and their guests; CMU leadership including the president, provost, vice presidents, vice provosts, deans and department heads; alumni, students and parents; and faculty and staff.

Sponsorship Levels for 2023 Alumni Awards

Platinum Sponsorship $10,000 (one available)

  • Two-page color spread in digital event program, with hyperlink to sponsor’s website
  • Sponsor listing with logo printed on event signage
  • Premium sponsorship listing with logo on the Alumni Awards sponsor webpage and confirmation and follow-up emails.
  • Commit by September 13 to list sponsor in the email announcement of 2023 Alumni Awards Honorees
  • Ceremony recognition from podium
  • On-screen ad shown during Awards pre-show
  • Preferred seating at the ceremony
  • Admittance to VIP Reception (for 4) prior to the ceremony
  • Remarks to Honorees at the VIP Reception prior to the ceremony

Silver Sponsorship $5,000

  • Full-page color ad in digital event program, with hyperlink to sponsor’s website
  • Preferred sponsor listing with logo on the Alumni Awards sponsor webpage and at event
  • Ceremony recognition from podium
  • On-screen ad shown during Awards pre-show
  • Preferred seating at the ceremony
  • Admittance to VIP Reception (for 2) prior to ceremony

Bronze Sponsorship $2,500

  • Full-page color ad in digital event program, with hyperlink to sponsor’s website
  • Ceremony recognition from podium
  • On-screen ad shown during Awards pre-show
  • Recognition on website

Tribute Ad in Digital Event Program

Digital event program to be shared broadly with all event attendees and with online alumni community following the event.

Advertisers may provide their own files or choose a template and provide copy.

  • All tribute ads must be purchased by Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
  • Print-ready files must be received by Monday, Oct. 16, 2023 to be included in the event program and pre-event slideshow.
  • All sponsorships must be purchased no later than Friday, Oct. 13, 2023.

Program Tribute Ads may be tax deductible. Platinum sponsorships may be tax-deductible less $100 per-person food/beverage. Silver, and Bronze sponsorships may be tax-deductible less $85 per-person food/beverage.

Full-page - Template A

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Full-page - Template C

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Half-page - Template B

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Half-page - Template C

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