Presidential Scholarship Gala
April 15, 2023
Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Reception 5:00 pm. – Gala: 6:00 pm
Presidential Scholarship Gala
April 15, 2023
Leonard E. Dawson Health and Human Resources Center
Saturday, April 15, 2023
Reception 5:00 pm. – Gala: 6:00 pm
Actress & Singer
Jo Marie Payton
Mistress of Ceremonies

Payton is an internationally acclaimed actress and an accomplished singer. Payton has performed memorable performances on stage, screen, and television. Her professional career spans over 40 years. She is most noted for her portrayal of “Harriette Winslow” on the “Family Matters” T.V. show, which is still the longest running all African American Cast show on a Major Television Network in history.
Payton is also well known for her portrayal of the ever-popular character “Suga Mama” of Disney’s award-winning show “Proud Family” and has revised the role in “The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder .” She has been nominated eight consecutive times for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a children’s show by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Image Awards. She is also the recipient of the National Association for Multi-ethnicity in Communications Vision Award.
Her community advocacy and philanthropy have been stellar on both coasts. She has provided numerous scholarships for deserving students to continue their education, and she holds an honorary doctorate in humanities from Vincennes University. Payton holds the keys to many cities throughout the United States and is still continually active in the community and her career.
Become
A
Sponsor

Presidential Sponsor $100,000
- Five tables (40 tickets) to the Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Sponsorship Remarks at Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Recognition in all event marketing, including print, Web, and electronic media
- Company name or logo on official video screens
- Full-page ad (8.5” width x 11” height) in the souvenir program
- Listing in the souvenir booklet
- 30 sponsorship advertisements over three months on Voorhees University radio
- Sponsor recognition during the event
Diamond Sponsor $50,000
- Four tables (32 tickets) to the Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Recognition in all event marketing, including print, Web, and electronic media
- Company name or logo on official video screens
- Full-page ad (8.5” width x 11” height) in the souvenir program
- Listing in the souvenir booklet
- 30 sponsorship advertisements over three months on Voorhees University radio
- Sponsor recognition during the event
Platinum Sponsor $25,000
- Three tables (24 tickets) to the Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Recognition in all event marketing, including print, web, and electronic media
- Full-page ad (8.5” width x 11” height) in the souvenir booklet
- Listing in the souvenir booklet
- Sponsor recognition during the event
Gold Sponsor $10,000
- Two tables (16 tickets) to the Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Recognition in all event marketing, including print, Web, and electronic media
- Half-page ad(8.5” width x 5.5” height) in the souvenir booklet
- Listing in the souvenir booklet
- Sponsor recognition during the event
Silver Sponsor $5,000
- One table (8 tickets) to the Presidential Scholarship Gala
- Recognition in all event marketing, including print, Web, and electronic media
- Half-page ad in the souvenir booklet
- Listing in the souvenir booklet
- Sponsor recognition during the event
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FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Xan Jennings
Senior Director of Development for University Advancement
(803)780-1194
P.O. Box 678 | Denmark, SC 29042
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