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Join us for the 2024 President's Honors | April 12, 2024

President’s Honors is first and foremost a celebration — of God’s faithfulness, of donor generosity, and of all that makes MidAmerica Nazarene University’s mission worthy of unwavering, sacrificial support. Launched in 2012, President’s Honors has quickly become MNU’s premier event of the year and a vital source of support for the university. In the event’s first ten years, donors have contributed over $6 million for student scholarships through President’s Honors sponsorships, auction purchases and attendance. Highlights of this special evening include an elegant dinner, thrilling live, silent and online auctions, unique entertainment and celebrations of generosity. Alumni and friends join corporate sponsors and community partners to reflect on and celebrate the importance of MNU’s mission and the impact our students have on the world. Your participation in President’s Honors is a thrilling opportunity to be a part of a significant event. Consider how you will become involved!
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Attend the Event
  • Donate Auction Items or Volunteer
  • Bid in the Online, Live and Silent Auctions
To learn more about how you can be involved, contact the Office of University Advancement at 913-971-3600 or foundation@mnu.edu. We invite you to join us on Friday, April 12 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.

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.

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BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

AUCTION ITEMS

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BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS

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.

AUCTION CATALOG
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.

BECOME A SPONSOR

Sponsorship Opportunities

Custom benefits package coordinated with University leadership including prime seating, publicity and sponsorship recognition

$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

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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

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