

CELEBRATION
BEGINS IN
CELEBRATION
BEGINS IN
CELEBRATION
BEGINS IN
Join us for the 2024 President's Honors | April 12, 2024
- Become a Sponsor
- Attend the Event
- Donate Auction Items or Volunteer
- Bid in the Online, Live and Silent Auctions
AUCTION ITEMS
Auctions are an important part of President’s Honors and we have an ambitious fundraising goal this year. With your help and God’s blessing, we believe we can achieve it.
This year, President’s Honors features a mobile-only auction—meaning, guests bid on their smartphone or tablet device. Review the bidding instructions.
Auctions are an important part of President’s Honors and we have an ambitious fundraising goal this year. With your help and God’s blessing, we believe we can achieve it. Remember, proceeds from tonight’s auction will support student scholarships, so have fun bidding!
BECOME A BIDDER
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.

Presenting Sponsors |
---|
Dr. Bob & Dr. Mary Fry |
Dr. Otto Theel Family
|
Platinum Sponsors |
---|
Brent & Lynette Barkman |
Tim & Gail Buchanan |
Dr. Ray & Elaine Cook Family Foundation |
Olathe Health/KU Health System |
Gold Sponsors |
---|
Dr. Chris & Janet Halvorson |
Dr. Larry & Donna McIntire |
Dr. Gary & Vickie Morsch |
Chuck & Kathy Nunamaker |
Pioneer College Caterers |
Ruckus Creative Group |
Silver Sponsors |
---|
A.L. Huber |
City of Olathe |
CrossFirst Bank |
Paul & Sandra Mullins |
Precision Printing |
PGAV Architects |
Dr. Dan & JoAnne Rexroth |
Vista Productions |
Bronze Sponsors |
---|
College Church of the Nazarene |
Edward Jones Investments |
FCI Advisors/Midwest Trust |
Garmin International |
Jack & April Hansen |
Greg & Peggy Hephner |
Dr. Glenn & Peggy Kell Family |
Olathe Chamber of Commerce |
Prime Capital |
Dr. David & Donna Spittal |
Pioneer Sponsors |
---|
Anonymous |
Chris & Dr. Wendy Belcher |
Jerry & Grace Burns |
Ervin & Fran Cash |
Church of the Nazarene Foundation |
Keith & Julie Cox |
Bob & Shirley Crew |
Barton & Dr. Nancy Damron |
Dr. Gene & Joyce Dement |
DEW Ad Specialties |
Harlan & Jason Parker State Farm Agencies |
Grass Pad Warehouse |
Kevin & Julie Gilmore |
Mark & Tara Hinsen |
Iowa District Church of the Nazarene |
Kansas District Church of the Nazarene |
Jay Ketterling |
Kansas City District Church of the Nazarene |
Kinetic Fundraising |
MNU Alumni Council |
Dr. Ed & Judy Nash |
Dr. Jon & Faith North |
Olathe Fire Department |
Prairie Lakes District Church of the Nazarene |
Dr. David & Renee Riley |
Rich & Lynene Sandbloom |
Dr. Barth & Kathy Smith |
Friend Sponsors |
---|
Jerry & Dianna Jenkins |
Joplin District Church of the Nazarene |
The Kansas Paint Company |
Dr. Cary & Dawn Murphy |
Darrell & Barbara Ranum |

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 arrive by 6:30 PM for pre-event festivities and to browse the auction items before the scheduled program 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.
To sponsor the event or purchase tickets, please register here
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
MEET OUR SPONSORS
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 Opportunities
$100,000
- Exclusive underwriting opportunities for event
- Two tables (seating for 16) with prime table location at the event
- Inclusion as presenting sponsor on event invitations (deadline:February 2, 2018) and prominent placement in all event publicity
$50,000
- Two tables (seating for 16) with prime table location for event
- Logo in prominent location on event website
- Prime sponsorship acknowledgement from the podium, in event audio/video programming and in printed program
$25,000
- One table (seating for 8) with prime table location for event
- Logo on event website and name listed in select e-communications
- Prime sponsorship acknowledgement from the podium, in audio/video programming and in printed program
$10,000
- One table (seating for 8) with preferred table seating for event
- Logo on event website and name listed in select e-communications
- Acknowledgement from the podium, in audio/video programming in printed program
$5,000
- One table (seating for 8) with preferred table seating for event
- Listing on event website and name listed in select e-communications
- Recognition in event audio/video programming and printed program
$2,500
- One table (seating for 8) with preferred table seating for event
- Listing on event website and in printed program
$1,000
- Seating for 4 with preferred table seating for event
- Listing on event website and in printed program
$500











Presenting Sponsor |
---|
Cara Dumaplin and www.takingcarababies.com |
Diamond Sponsors |
---|
Tim & Gail Buchanan |
Allen & Madeline Tollefson |
Platinum Sponors |
---|
Olathe Medical Center |
Gold Sponsors |
---|
Dr. Larry & Donna McIntire |
Don & Sharon Zubke |
Silver Sponsors |
---|
City of Olathe |
CrossFirst Bank |
Fry Orthodontic Specialists |
Hartsook
|
Bronze Sponsors |
---|
College Church of the Nazarene |
Edward Jones Investments (Deanna Campbell) |
Kevin & Julie Gilmore |
Tim & Kristi Keeton
|
Dr. Glenn & Peggy Kell Family |
Pioneer Sponsors |
---|
Bob & Sharon Crew |
Dr. Ed & Judy Nash |
Olathe Fire Department |
Friend Sponsors |
---|
Joplin District Church of the Nazarene |
Dr. Cary & Dawn Murphy |

Event Hightlights

