Esse Non Videri Gala

Esse Non Videri Gala Awards Dinner

Friday, November 8, 2024

7 p.m. Cocktail Reception
8 p.m. Dinner and Awards Ceremony

Garden City Hotel
45 7th St., Garden City, N.Y. 11530

Black tie optional.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, as we honor St. Joseph University, New York alumni who, throughout their careers, have demonstrated their commitment to living the five SJNY pillars of integrity, intellectual rigor, social responsibility, spiritual depth and service to their communities.

The President’s Award for Distinguished Alumni

Sponsorship Opportunities

President’s Award Sponsor, $25,000 — SOLD

  • Exclusive listing as lead event sponsor
  • Two tables of 8 with premier seating
  • Corporate logo or individual name displayed at reception table and in the event video
  • Prominent signage at event and within our digital journal
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured in pre-event publicly and on the event website as well as in the awards presented to those honored at the Gala
  • Opportunity to contribute to a gift bag for event attendees

Rising Star Sponsor, $15,000                                  

  • One table of 8 with premier seating
  • Host Rising Star award recipients at event
  • Corporate logo/individual name prominently displayed; reception table, event video and featured on event website
  • Platinum digital journal ad
  • Prominent signage at event and within our digital journal
  • Professional photo opportunities with Rising Star recipient(s)

Cocktail Reception Sponsor, $12,500

  • One table of 8
  • Corporate logo or individual name displayed at reception table
  • Platinum digital journal ad and recognition as e-journal underwriter
  • Prominent signage at event, including cocktail hour reception
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured in event publicity and on event website

Gold Sponsor, $7,500

  • One table of 8
  • Corporate logo or individual name prominently displayed at reception table
  • Gold digital journal ad
  • Prominent recognition as dessert underwriter
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured on event website

Silver Sponsor, $5,000

  • 6 Gala tickets
  • Corporate logo or individual name prominently displayed at reception table
  • Silver digital journal ad
  • Prominent recognition as floral underwriter
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured on event website

Photo Booth Sponsor, $5,000 (Exclusive) SOLD

  • 2 Gala tickets
  • Bronze digital journal ad
  • Customized background with company logo featured as the background of
  • photos
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured on event website

Bronze Sponsor, $4,000

  • 4 Gala tickets
  • Corporate logo or individual name prominently displayed at reception table
  • Bronze digital journal ad
  • Corporate logo or individual name featured on event website

Individual Ticket 

$250

Individual Ticket + Guest 

$400

Individual Ticket + Guest + 1/4 digital ad 

$600

St. Joseph’s University Faculty & Staff Ticket 

$200

Recent Alumni Ticket 
(graduation years ’19-’23)

$175

Underwriting Opportunities

All underwriters will receive the following: Exclusive recognition as underwriter, event signage and prominent recognition with specific underwriting, full-page digital journal ad, corporate logo or individual name featured on event website.

Invitation

$3,000

Floral

$2,500

Entertainment

$2,000

Photography

$1,500

Digital Journal Advertising

Full page

$1,000

Half page

$750

Quarter page

$250


Sponsors

Thank you to our generous event sponsors!

President’s Award Sponsor – $25,000

Kimelman and Baird


Cocktail Reception Sponsor – $12,500

J. Petrocelli Constracting, Inc.

J. Petrocelli Contracting, Inc.

Gold Sponsor – $7,500




Silver Sponsor – $5,000

Judith ’67 and Lt. Col. Frank Stearns


Edwards & Company


Harney & Sons

Fine Teas — Harney & Sons, Master Tea Blenders

National Grid

National Grid

Mardi Gras Productions


Bronze Sponsor – $4,000

Neal F. Bermas, Ph.D.

Silent Auction

Award winners


LIFETIME OF LEADING AWARD

Tom Harris ’91
Times Square Alliance
President

LEADERSHIP IN PURPOSE AND
SOCIAL IMPACT AWARD

Retha Fernandez ’16
Long Island National Grid Ventures, Community Offshore Wind Strategic Engagement Manager

RISING STAR AWARDS

Gianna Gulli Elliot ’15, Esq.
Marsh Law Firm
Associate Attorney

Kyle Harnig ’21
Co-Founder and Owner of DK’s Barbershop

LEADERSHIP IN SOCIAL
RESPONSIBILITY AWARD

Catrina Rhatigan ’04
Nassau County Police Department
Deputy Inspector

PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR
DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI

Elyse Deublein Harney ’52
Founder of Harney & Sons Fine Teas
Elyse Harney Real Estate

Award Categories


Compassionate Leadership Award

This award celebrates the invaluable contributions of industry leaders by honoring healthcare administrators and leaders. This professional will demonstrate exceptional leadership skills by creating an inclusive and welcoming environment, while also setting high expectations for all members of their team and putting their patients and wellness first. They are respected by peers, colleagues and patients. In addition, they work to advocate for their profession and for advancement in medicine for all. Must be an SJNY alumna/us. Must be currently employed as an administrator or healthcare leader or newly retired one year out. Should have more than 3 years of service. Recipient is expected to be present at the event to receive an award.

Excellence in Community Impact and Service

This award celebrates extraordinary professionals who make a difference in healthcare and medicine through their dedication to their community and to organizations and institutions in the healthcare industry. This professional inspires and motivates others, and works to achieve improved outcomes for everyone. They may or may not have routine contact with patients themselves, but their work helps shape the quality of care provided. A leader in their profession, this healthcare professional pursues opportunities to grow and connect with others throughout their career, is a collaborative partner across disciplines and is an advocate for patients and healthcare providers. Must be an SJNY alumna/us. Must be currently employed in the healthcare field or newly retired (one year out). Should have more than 3 years of service. Recipient is expected to be present at the event to receive an award.

Distinguished Achievement in Patient Care and Innovation

This award celebrates an extraordinary healthcare provider on the front lines of patient care and interaction. These nominees will exemplify dedication, mission, skill, expertise, and talent. This professional inspires and motivates their colleagues and peers, all while consistently making each patient their priority. Special consideration may be given to nominees who have created new approaches or practices and helped to address or solve chronic and broader challenges in medicine. Must be an SJNY alumna/us. Must be currently employed as a healthcare provider who has daily or regular interaction with patients, or newly retired (one year out). Should have more than 3 years of service in their healthcare field. Recipient is expected to be present at the event to receive an award.

Rising Star Award

This award celebrates new healthcare workers who have been in their field for less than three full years. They will be emerging leaders in medicine who are making a striking impact in the early stages of their career; through effective leadership, innovation in the workplace, collaborative efforts and a creative approach that puts the patient first while striving to address larger challenges. Please note, there may be multiple award winners for this category. Must be an SJNY alumna/us. Must be currently employed as a healthcare provider, administrator or allied personnel and have been working for less than 3 full years. Recipients are expected to be present at the event to receive an award.

More Information


For more information or questions regarding the Esse Non Videri Gala Awards Dinner please contact specialevents@sjny.edu or 631.687.2655.

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