Join Us for the Inaugural Bergen Community College Foundation Scholarship Gala!
This elegant event 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, board members, and esteemed community leaders.
Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Venetian
546 River Dr., Garfield, NJ 07026
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Congratulations to Our 2025 Honorees
Community Torch Award
Kevin O’Toole
Chair
Port of Authority New York and New Jersey
Philanthropy Award
The Southpole Foundation
Dedication to Education Award
Dr. Hillel Ephros, DMD, MD
Chairman, Department of Dentistry and Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
St. Joseph's University Medical Center
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
EVENT SPONSOR: ($15,000)
- Premier seating for 20 guests
- Scholarship fund established in company/family name
- Inside Front or Inside Back Cover ad in printed event program
- Complete event branding recognition package*
PLATINUM SPONSOR: ($10,000)
- Premium seating for 12 guests
- Scholarship fund established in company/family name
- Full-page ad in the printed event program.
- Complete event branding recognition package*
ASSOCIATE SPONSOR: ($5,000)
- Preferred seating for 10 guests
- Scholarship fund established in company/family name
- Half-page ad in the printed program.
- Complete event branding recognition package*
FRIEND OF BERGEN SPONSOR: ($3,000)
- Reserved seating for 6 guests
- Half page ad in the printed program.
- Complete event branding recognition package*
INDIVIDUAL TICKET: $250 Per Person
(To purchase multiple tickets please indicate total amount in the "Choose your own amount section")
EVENT PROGRAM ADVERTISMENT: (Print Deadline 11/21)
- Full page (8.5 x 11): $1,000
- Half-page (8.5 x 5.5): $750
(To purchase enter the amount into "Choose Your Own Amount" section)
*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
Thank You to Our Current Sponsors
Event Sponsor
Iron Age Construction
The Perino Family Foundation
Platinum Sponsor
Southpole Foundation
Associate Sponsors
Dan Foley
Ellucian
Holly Schepisi
Joel & Joel, LLP
Marcello & Graziano Roviaro Foundation
Stephanie Reynolds
Traphahen CPA's & Wealth Advisors
Veolia
Friend of Bergen Sponsors
ADP
Bergen New Bridge Medical Center
The Choi Family Foundation
Daniel Allen
In-Line Air Conditioning Co.
Judy Chang Law Firm
Mi Na Ahn
Pharmasphere
RSC Architects