Friday, April 14, 2023
President's Honors
President’s Honors is, first and foremost, a celebration – of God’s faithfulness, donor generosity, and all that makes MidAmerica Nazarene University’s mission worthy of unwavering, sacrificial support.
Whether you make a gift to our special appeal, to the President’s Scholarship Challenge, or by bidding on auction items, you’re supporting the education of individuals directly through scholarship funding.
We invite you to join us on Friday, April 14 at the Cook Center on the campus of MidAmerica Nazarene University.
Doors open at 6:00 PM and the formal program begins at 7:00 PM.
We encourage all participants to join us by 6:45 PM CST at the latest in order to have time to register for the auction and review pre-event information.
BECOME A SPONSOR
Being a President’s Honors sponsor is a great way to entertain friends and clients, reward employees or raise awareness of Christian higher education among friends.
Sponsorship Levels | |
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Presenting Sponsorships | $100,000 |
Diamond Sponsorships
| $50,000 |
Platinum Sponsorships | $25,000 |
Gold Sponsorships | $10,000 |
Silver Sponsorships | $5,000 |
Bronze Sponsorships | $2,500 |
Pioneer Sponsorships | $1,000 |
Friend Sponsorships | $500 |


AUCTIONS
Whether you are in Cook Center or hundreds of miles away, you can bid in the silent auction and support President’s Honors. The silent auction features more than 100 items, including experiences, one-of-a-kind collectibles, incredible packages, and gift cards to your favorite restaurants.
Our silent auction features some amazing items like:
- Men’s Cut & Shave by Buffalo Mane
- Photo Session with Lauren Mae Photography
- Playtime Membership from Wonderscope
- Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You have questions; we have the answers—to the most frequently asked questions. If you still have questions, well, we have an answer for that too!
President’s Honors is a donor recognition and fundraising event. But it is also more than that: it is a celebration of God’s faithfulness, of donor generosity, of all that makes the mission of MidAmerica Nazarene University worthy of unwavering, sacrificial support.
The eleventh annual President’s Honors will be held in person on Friday, April 14, 2023. Doors will open at 6:00 PM CST. We encourage guests to come early for pre-event festivities and to browse the auction items before the formal event starts at 7:00 PM CST.
All sponsors will receive generous benefits, including preferred seating for guests, recognition in the event program and on the event site, and an expedited check-in process. Certain sponsors will be recognized by presenters during the evening and in event communications, depending on the sponsorship level. Sponsorship is an excellent opportunity to showcase your business or organization, while providing significant support for Christian higher education.
President’s Honors is a semi-formal event. (Think: dressier than business casual, but not black tie.) The venue tends to be colder than normal. Please consider this when selecting your attire.
There are three significant ways you can help!
Sponsorship support
Do you work at or own a business that could be a corporate sponsor? Sponsorship opportunities are available at various levels for companies, individuals, and families.
Live and silent auction donations
Consider donating new items such as collectibles, gift/service certificates, or “experience” packages for our live or silent auctions. We also accept corporate services and gift cards.
Attendance
Tickets are available for individual purchase at $100 each. Every ticket purchase reserves your seat, provides you with a delicious meal, and grants you access to an elegant evening.
Absolutely! Visit our secure, online giving page for President’s Honors and select how you would like us to use your gift to impact MNU students.
Melanie Smith at (913) 971-3600 or mlsmith@mnu.edu
President's Honors
Enjoy some of the special moments at President's Honors thru the years














