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.