Claflin University 
Outstanding Leaders Under 40 Ceremony

Thursday, November 20, 2025

 Ceremony 7:00 PM

Claflin University New Student Center

Ballroom A, Room 304
Ballroom B, Room 306
Ballroom C, Room 307

Claflin University is excited to invite you the
2025 Outstanding Leaders Under 40 Awards Ceremony.  
This award is presented to alumni graduates who have
 distinguished themselves for execptional contributions to their
 professions and communities, this award is intended to recognize their
 successes and  encourage others to follow their examples.

The award ceremony will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2025, 
at Claflin University New Student Center. The awards ceremony is 7:00 p.m. 

We invite you to join us in celebrating this year's inductees by
purchasing a ticket or becoming a sponsor of this celebration.

Sponsorship Opportunities

 Presenting Sponsor $15,000

Exclusive naming rights for Presenting Sponsor - Premier logo on all
 event signage  and advance promotion
One Full table for ten (10) guests in Premium Seating; 
Ten (10) Tickets to Closing reception
Press release announcing sponsorship
Sponsorship recognition on gala social media posts
Opening or closing remarks at gala (2 minutes)
30 seconds video welcome message on Claflin University's YAC webpage

Closing Reception Sponsor $10,000

One Full table for ten (10) guests; Six (6) Tickets to VIP reception
Logo displayed in the ballroom and on event signage
Sponsorship Recognition on social media posts

Silver Sponsor $5,000

One Full table for ten (10) guests; Four (4) Tickets to VIP Reception
Logo displayed on event signage
Sponsorship recognition on social media posts

Bronze Sponsor $2,500

One Half Table for five (5) guests; Two (2) tickets to VIP reception
Logo displayed on event signage
Sponsorship recognition on social media posts

Individual Ticket $175

One (1) ticket to the ceremony


Please purchase your sponsorship or ticket by November 20, 2025.
For inquiries, please do not hesitate to contact Veronica Cohen at
vcohen@claflin.edu or 803-535-5376.

Additional Ways to Give:

Make Checks Payable to:

Claflin University

Memo Line: Under 40 (Ticket/Sponsor)

Office of Institutional Advancement
400 Magnolia Street
Orangeburg, SC 29115

Thank you for joining us for this memorable event, supporting 
our honorable inductees for their exceptional contributions!