Annual Scholarship Gala

Together, we can empower tomorrow’s leaders – one scholarship at a time.

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Join us for Bergen Community College Foundation’s premier fundraising event the annual Scholarship Gala. This unforgettable evening will celebrate and support Bergen Community College students by providing life-changing educational opportunities and scholarships. Guests will enjoy a sophisticated cocktail reception, gourmet desserts, and inspiring stories shared by current students, successful alumni, and esteemed community leaders.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
The Venetian
546 River Dr., Garfield, NJ 07026
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m

Event Agenda:
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Registration and Cocktail Reception
7:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.: Evening Program
8:15 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Dessert and Closing

2026 Honorees

Community Torch Award
Balpreet Grewal- Virk
Senior Vice President, Community Health
RWJBarnabas Health

Dedication to Education Award
Kyung Hee Choi
Adj.Prof.of Business and Business Executive Resident
Bergen Community College

Philanthropy Award
The Perino Family Foundation

Alumni Achievement Award
Mayor Andre Sayegh
City of Paterson

SPONSORSHIPSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:

EVENT SPONSOR: ($15,000)

  • Premier seating for 20 guests
  • Inside Front or Inside Back Cover ad in printed event program (Deadline 11/5) *
  • Complete event branding recognition package*

COMMUNITY SPONSOR: ($10,000)

  • Premium seating for 12 guests
  • Full-page ad in the printed event program (Deadline 11/5) *
  • Complete event branding recognition package*

ASSOCIATE SPONSOR: ($5,000)

  • Preferred seating for 10 guests
  • Half-page ad in the printed program (Deadline 11/5) *
  • Complete event branding recognition package*

FRIEND OF BERGEN SPONSOR: ($3,000)

  • Reserved seating for 6 guests
  • Half page ad in the printed program (Deadline 11/5) *
  • Complete event branding recognition package*

*EVENT BRANDING RECOGNITION PACKAGE:

  • Company logo/family name featured as sponsor on digital invitation, event website,
    and social media platforms
  • Company logo/family name displayed during event
  • Verbal recognition/acknowledgement during the event program
  • Dedicated acknowledgement on social media and in press release

*Note: Sponsorships reserved after the print deadline will have their ad featured in the digital copy of the event program.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET: $250 Per Person

EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISMENT:
(Input contribution amount in the "Choose Your Own Amount" Box)

  • Full page (8.5 x 11): $1,000 (Deadline 11/5) *
  • Half-page (8.5 x 5.5): $750 (Deadline 11/5)*

*Note: Advertisements reserved after the print deadline will have their artwork featured in the digital copy of the event program.