Event info
28th Annual Business Leadership Celebration
Join University of Washington Foster School of Business for a special evening as we honor inspiring leaders who’ve made significant contributions to the business community. The evening will feature Foster’s new Dean, Frank Hodge, and special presentations by Foster thought leaders. Over 450 business leaders, Foster supporters, and students attend. Event proceeds directly support Foster School of Business student scholarships and fellowships.
Celebrate this year’s Distinguished Leadership Awardees:
- Brad Tilden (EMBA 1997), CEO of Alaska Airlines
- Shelley Reynolds (BA 1987), VP: Worldwide Controller of Amazon
Sponsorship opportunities
Program Sponsor
Program and podium mentions in conjunction with featured presentations, priority seating for up to eight guests.
Dean’s Table Sponsor
Priority seating for six at dinner, prominent logo display at event and in written program, prominent table placement and seating with Dean Hodge and school leaders.
Opening Reception Sponsor
Significant signage at public reception.
Awardees Reception Sponsor
Significant signage at dessert reception, branded sponsored table.
Innovation Hall Sponsor
Sponsor a showcase of Foster’s best and brightest student projects and competition standouts. Includes priority seating for up to eight guests at dinner.
Media Sponsor
Recognition in written program distributed to all guests.
Giveaway Sponsor
Option to include custom giveaway at Celebration.
Unless specified otherwise, each Premier Sponsorship includes logo placement in the written program, recognition from the podium, and Gold Table benefits.
Gold Table Sponsorship – $5,000
Includes recognition on event website, printed event program, and Foster BUSINESS magazine listing as well as priority seating for up to eight guests at. Additional benefits included according to the specific sponsorships listed below.
If you’d like to sponsor student attendees, please contact us directly. A portion of every sponsorship supports education at the University of Washington Foster School of Business and is tax deductible.
For questions or to support this event and business education at the UW, please contact:
Steven Hatting
Associate Dean for Advancement
206.685.3236
[email protected].
Past distinguished leadership award recipients and speakers
Pete Shimer (BA ’84), Nancy Zevenbergen (BA ’81), Firoz Lalji, Martin Selig (BA ’59)
Companies of the Century – Boeing, PACCAR and Nordstrom
Board Member, McDonald’s
Gary Wipfler (UW ’81), Jeffrey Brotman (UW ’64, JD ’67)
