The UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner is a celebration of philanthropy and education. A tradition dating back to 1988, the dinner features intellectuals and community leaders as speakers while honoring the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ most generous philanthropists. It is a way to gather annually and renew our commitment to our shared vision of a world-class university.

The 2025 UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner will be held on
Monday, March 3, 2025
in the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Grand Ballroom

The dinner reminds us that it takes each of us to build a robust culture of philanthropy. The program includes special recognition for donors who exemplify the spirit of UNLV philanthropy by reaching the distinctive Palladium Society level.

The 2025 featured speaker is Chef José Andrés, who has been twice named one of Time Magazine’s “100 Most Influential People” and awarded “Outstanding Chef” and “Humanitarian of the Year” by the James Beard Foundation.