Sponsorships reflect gifts and pledges made between June 1, 2022-May 31, 2023.
Presenting Sponsor ($50,000+)
The Doran Family
Bobby and Liz Poteete and family
Signature Sponsors ($25,000-$49,999)
Carlson Family Foundation
Gage Family Foundation
Scott and Gina Gage Family
Cindy and Tad Piper
Jill and Robert Thomas
Gold Sponsors ($10,000-$14,999)
The Denzer Family
Silver Sponsors ($7,500-$9,999)
Kevin and Polly Hart
Bronze Sponsors ($5,000-$7,499)
Karim El-Hibri ’08
The Retreat
Table Sponsors ($2,500-$4,999)
CARE Counseling
Mae and Toby Dayton
The Foster Family
P.E.A.S.E. Community Foundation
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Nominations are currently open for the “25 in 25” Outstanding Alumni Awards, which will take place at the Gala.
To celebrate 25 years of the StepUP program, we are honoring 25 outstanding alumni of StepUP who have made a meaningful difference in their community and represent what it means to live in recovery.
Anyone can nominate a StepUP alum. If you know of an outstanding StepUP alumnus who should be nominated, please fill out this short form. Nominations are due by Friday, March 24.
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Hotel Information:
We have reserved a discount block of hotel rooms at the Radisson Blu–Mall of America for the gala.
Includes additional table for a total of two (2) Premier tables for ten (10) guests each *
Includes all benefits listed above as well as:
Option to have Augsburg University President Paul Pribbenow seated at your table
Brief speaking opportunity for one of your executive officers to welcome guests
* The cost of goods and services is $100 per event guest. You will receive a receipt for tax purposes.
Questions? Contact Martha Truax at 651-261-9646 or truaxm@augsburg.edu.
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Currently, we do not plan to require guests to show proof of vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test, or wear a mask at the event. We encourage any guests who are not feeling well or displaying active COVID-19 symptoms to stay at home. We will continue to monitor COVID-19 levels in the Twin Cities and follow best practices set by the Minnesota Department of Health.