Become a Sponsor
The Medal of Excellence is the premier recognition event, celebrating alumni and industry partners who share a vision for innovation. Attendees of this event include industry representatives from sponsoring corporations, Rutgers faculty and administrators, alumni, and select students.
October 1, 2026
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. | Cocktail Reception
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Dinner and Awards Presentation
We invite you to be a part of this special event as a sponsor.
Sponsorship Levels
Become a Sponsor
Presenting Event Sponsor: $35,000
| Two premier tables of 10 at the event
| Prominent designation as Presenting Sponsor in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at cocktail reception and during dinner presentation
| Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
| 2027 National Engineers Week brand visibility
| Customized student networking event
| One executive-level keynote speaking opportunity at a signature school event
| Premium volunteer opportunities for employees
Dinner Sponsor: $25,000
One premier table of 10 at the event
Prominent designation as Dinner Sponsor in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at dinner presentation
Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
2027 National Engineers Week brand visibility at one event
Customized student networking event
Premium volunteer opportunities for employees
Reception Sponsor: $15,000
One premier table of 10 at the event
Prominent designation as Reception Sponsor in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at cocktail reception
Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
Customized student networking event
Trailblazer: $10,000
One table of eight at the event
Listing in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at dinner presentation
Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
Explorer: $5,000
Five tickets to the event
Listing in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at dinner presentation
Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
Builder: $2,500
Two tickets to the event
Listing in event materials, including invitation, event website, and name/logo placement at dinner presentation
Full page advertisement with company link in digital event program
Individual Tickets
Event Attendee: $300
Faculty, Staff and Students: $165
Young Alumni (graduated 2016 - 2026): $165
Purchase Tickets and Sponsorships
For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Maria D. Sorensen, Executive Director of Development at maria.sorensen@rutgersfoundation.org.