You Are Invited!

Join Us for the Centennial Gala

The Alamo Colleges District Board of Trustees, the Alamo Colleges Foundation Board of Directors, and the San Antonio College Centennial Committee invite you to a once-in-a-lifetime celebration: the SAC Centennial Gala on the evening of Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts.

The SAC Centennial Committee is chaired by Harvey and Margaret Hartenstine. Members of the executive committee include SAC President Dr. Francisco Solis, Torrey Stanley Carleton, Cappy and Suzy Lawton, Ambassador Ed and Maria Prado, and Dr. Thomas and Gloria Uribe.

A Night to Remember

Festivities begin with a cocktail reception followed by an elegant dinner and musical entertainment. The gala will celebrate our rich 100-year history of community contributions and student success. Proceeds will support SAC students through direct scholarships and programs that will enhance the learning community for years to come. More than 500 guests are expected to attend, including corporate sponsors, business owners, college leadership. and philanthropic leaders from across San Antonio and the surrounding region.

Download the Gala Sponsorship Packet

Make Your Gala Sponsorship or Underwriting Commitment

Sponsorship and Underwriting Opportunities

To secure an opportunity, please contact the Alamo Colleges Foundation at dst-foundation@alamo.edu or 210-485-0044.

Presenting Sponsor: $100,000

Table of 8 at gala with exclusive choice of placement
Recognition as Presenting Sponsor on all event collateral, signage, communications
Opportunity for a key executive to address audience at SAC Centennial gala
Opportunity to provide a branded promotional item for guests (subject to approval)
Quote from leading executive included in event news release (time sensitive)
Recognition on event webpage (with linked logo) and social media
Access to a special VIP breakfast/lunch/reception with the SAC President

Fair Market Value of $1,600

Platinum Sponsor: $50,000

Table of 8 at gala with premier placement
Video thank you message to be played at gala (15 seconds)
Opportunity to provide a branded promo- promotional item for guests (subject to approval)
Mention in event press release recognizing sponsorship (time sensitive)
Prominent brand/logo recognition at event
Recognition on event webpage (with linked logo) and social media
Access to a special VIP breakfast/lunch/reception with the SAC President

Fair Market Value of $1,600

Gold Sponsor: $25,000

Table of 8 at gala with prominent placement
Video thank-you message to be played at gala (15 seconds)
Opportunity to provide a branded promo- promotional item for guests (subject to approval)
Featured brand/logo recognition at event
Recognition on event webpage (with linked logo) and social media
Access to a special VIP breakfast/lunch/reception with the SAC President

Fair Market Value of $1,600

Silver Sponsor: $10,000

Table of 8 at gala
Brand/logo recognition at gala
Brand recognition on gala webpage

Fair Market Value of Sponsorship: $1,600

Bronze Sponsor: $5,000

Half-Table (4 seats) at gala
Name recognition at gala
Recognition on gala webpage

Fair Market Value of Sponsorship: $800

Faculty/Staff Table: $2,500

Table of 8 at gala
Available to currently employed San Antonio College faculty and staff, and employees within the Alamo Colleges District family

Fair market value of $1,600

Wine & Spirits Underwriter: $10,000

Toast Our Community from Center Stage

Exclusive opportunity for brand recognition at bars throughout event
Logo recognition on gala signage
Logo recognition on gala webpage

Print Underwriter: $10,000

Be an Indelible Part of the Guest Experience

Opportunity to include your branded promotional item in each guest's gift bag (subject to approval)
Logo recognition on gala signage
Logo recognition on gala webpage

Table Centerpiece Underwriter: $7,500

Be the Center of Everyone's Conversation

Opportunity for brand recognition on each table centerpiece (subject to approval)
Logo recognition on gala signage
Logo recognition on gala webpage

Valet Parking Underwriter: $7,500

Be the First and Last Impression of Our Guests’ Experience

Exclusive brand recognition at valet parking area as guests arrive and depart
Exclusive opportunity to provide a special gift in each valet-parked vehicle (with approval)
Recognition on gala signage

Student Engagement Underwriter: $5,000

Give Our Students a Night to Remember

Featured mention from stage at gala
Exclusive opportunity to provide a special gift for each student volunteer (with approval)
Recognition on gala signage

Find out more about the SAC Centennial