The UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner - Celebrating the sprit of philanthropy

General Event Information

  • Contact us

      If you have a general question about the dinner, please contact the UNLV Foundation at 702-895-5560.

  • Where is the event?

      The 2023 event will be held at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino on Monday, October 2, 2023.

  • What time is the event?

      The cocktail reception and silent auction begin at 5:30 p.m. Guests will be seated for dinner at 6:30 p.m. The event is scheduled to conclude at 9:00 p.m.

  • What is a Palladium Honoree?

      Annually, the UNLV Foundation honors donors whose lifetime giving to the UNLV Foundation has reached $1 million or more with the Palladium Award. Honorees are recognized at the UNLV Foundation Annual Dinner, a tradition that began more than 25 years ago.

  • What is the attire?

      Cocktail or business attire.

  • Is the dinner a fundraiser?

      The event is a celebration of the impact of philanthropy on UNLV. It is hosted by the UNLV Foundation Board of Trustees and produced by the Division of Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement.

  • Who attends the dinner?

      Guests include donors to the UNLV Foundation. If you are curious to receive an invitation to the 2023 dinner, please contact us at 702-895-5560 for more information. We would be happy to connect you with a member of the UNLV Foundation development staff to share more about giving to UNLV.

Parking

  • Where do I park? Is parking complimentary?

      Guests are invited to valet or self-park at the Bellagio Hotel and Casino. Complimentary parking vouchers will be available at the event check-in.

Program

  • Do I get an ad in the program? What are the ad dimensions?

      We are pleased to offer table sponsors digital ads or listings on our website.

      Ad Dimensions:

      Elite sponsors: 5275w x 2167h
      Loyal Sponsors: 2167w x 2167h
      Supporter Sponsors : 2167w x 1083h
      Rebel Sponsors are listed on our website accordingly.

Sponsorships Tickets and Guests

  • Where do I submit the names of my table guests? Can I make a change to my table guests?

      Please submit the names of your table guests here. For assistance, please contact us at 702-895-5560. If you need to make a change to your table guest list, please click here.

  • My plans have changed. Can I get a refund for a table purchase or single ticket?

      All table and ticket sales are final. If you purchase a table sponsorship and cannot attend, we are happy to fill your table with guests of UNLV. Your sponsorship will be counted as a charitable contribution to UNLV. Please let us know that your plans have changed.