College of Business Alumni Award Dinner Celebration
Oct. 21, 2022
6-10 p.m.
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel
Please join the NIU College of Business for our Alumni Celebration on Friday, Oct. 21.
Every year the NIU College of Business recognizes the achievements of our outstanding alumni who are distinguished leaders in their fields, growing exponentially in their careers or support their communities and NIU above the rest.
Join Dean Balaji Rajagopalan in celebrating the accomplishments of NIU alumni at the Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel, 1551 N. Thoreau Drive, in Schaumburg.
2022 College of Business Alumni Award Winners
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Seema Pajula - Distinguished Alumnus Award
1990 - B.S. Accountancy
Jason Barsema - Honorary Alumnus Award
2007 - B.A. Economics
Oleg Grachev - Young Alumnus Award
2017 - B.S. Finance
Jeff Harvey - Innovation and Entrepreneurship Award
1988 - B.S. Operations Management, Information Systems
Terry Horan - Student Engagement Award
1986 - B.S. Marketing
Elois Joseph - Social Impact Award
2015 - M.B.A.
Noripah Kamso - Global Alumnus Award
1980 - B.S. Management
View more NIU College of Business alumni award winners here.
If you are having difficulties with logging in, please contact the NIU Alumni Association at 815-753-1452 or alums@niu.edu. For event-specific questions, please contact Rachel Schmit at 815-753-6233 or Rschmit@niu.edu.
Sleeping rooms are available for $139 per night, plus tax until Oct. 7, 2022. Click here to book a room. Cancellation policy will be detailed through the booking portal.
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Event Information
Oct. 21, Alumni Award Dinner
Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel
Sponsorship opportunities
Lead Event Sponsor (limit one): $8,000
- Recognition as the Lead Event Sponsor for event in event specific materials including social media (deadline for logo inclusion is October 1).
- Recognition at the beginning of the award ceremony.
- On-screen recognition as Lead Event Sponsor.
- Recognitions during the event on social media as Lead Event Sponsor.
- Mentions throughout the academic year as a lead event sponsor on the College of Business’ various social media sites.
- Signage recognition on site.
- Professional photo opportunity.
- Two premier table placements for a total of 16 guests.
*second table may be donated to students/student organization
Partner Sponsor: $6,000
- Recognition as Partner Sponsor for event in event specific materials including social media (deadline for logo inclusion is October 1).
- Recognition at the beginning of the award ceremony.
- On-screen recognition as Partner Sponsor.
- Recognition on social media sites as a Partner Sponsor following the event.
- Professional photo opportunity.
- Preferred table placement for eight guests.
Social Hour Sponsor (limit two): $4,000
- Tabletop signage at bars in reception area recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is October 1).
- Recognition at the beginning of the award ceremony.
- On-screen recognition as Social Hour Sponsor.
- Professional photo opportunity.
- Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).
Floral Sponsor (limit one): $3,000
- Tabletop signage on dinner tables recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is October 1).
- Recognition at the beginning of the award ceremony.
- On-screen recognition.
- Professional photo opportunity.
- Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).
Friend of the College Sponsor: $1,500
- Eight tickets for the awards program (1 table).
- Recognition at the beginning of the award. ceremony.
- On-screen recognition during the event.
Table Sponsor: $875
- Eight tickets for the awards program (1 table).
Individual Event Tickets: $125
NOTE: In order to add guests and choose meal options (chicken or gluten-free vegetarian), you’ll need to login. During checkout, please let us know if you would like to sit with a specific group (i.e., fraternity, major, company, etc.) under "special instructions." We will try to accommodate you as best we can.
All proceeds benefit the NIU College of Business. Corporate sponsors will be acknowledged during the dinner.
Please RSVP for this event by Oct. 12. No refunds will be given after this date.
Attire: business/smart business
Safety Information: NIU is committed to “protecting the pack”.
Parking: Complimentary parking is available on site. Valet parking is available for $17 per day or $21 overnight.
For sponsorships that will be paid by check, please contact Rachel Schmit at Rschmit@niu.edu or call 815-753-6233.
Time and Location
6-7 p.m. Join us for a lovely social hour hosted in the reception area outside the Schaumburg Ballroom.
7-10 p.m. Dinner and award presentations in the Schaumburg Ballroom.
Where:
Schaumburg Renaissance Hotel
1551 N. Thoreau Drive
Schaumburg, IL 60173 USA
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