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.
CMU ALUMNI AWARDS SPONSORSHIPS
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
Full-page Ad $500
- Program specifications: 1080x1920 pixels; vertical orientation; RGB
- On-screen pre-event ad specifications: 2000x1125 pixels; horizontal orientation; RGB
- URL for ad hyperlink
Half-page Ad $250
- Program specifications: 1080x960 pixels; vertical orientation; RGB
- On-screen pre-event ad specifications: 2000x1125 pixels; horizontal orientation; RGB
- URL for ad hyperlink
Advertiers 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 Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023
Program Tribute Ads may be tax-deductable. Platinum sponsorships may be tax-deductable less $100 per-person food/beverage. Silver and Bronze sponsorships may be tax-deductable less $85 per-person food/beverage.
Questions? Contact: Brittany Wideman at bpowell2@andrew.cmu.edu.