17th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception
Date: October 30, 2025
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location:
409 E. 59th St.
New York,
NY
10022
United States
Dean Maria R. Perbellini, Assoc. AIA, and the FRIENDS of the School of Architecture and Design Executive Committee invite you to celebrate the past year’s accomplishments and the success of our alumni at the 17th Annual Alumni and FRIENDS Reception on Thursday, October 30, from 6 – 9 p.m. at Guastavino’s in New York City.
This event provides a great opportunity to network with industry professionals, celebrate success, and inspire and support New York Tech’s students. Sponsorship dollars go toward the FRIENDS mission of promoting a working relationship between the architecture, construction, and interior design professions and the School of Architecture through the funding of student scholarships, special projects, digital equipment, and conferences.
Honorees will be announced this summer.
Please direct all questions to Carol Lane at clane03@nyit.edu or 516.712.4911.
Tickets
Individual Ticket: $400 per person. Fair market value of goods received is $295; your donation to New York Tech is $105.
Recent Alumni (2020-2025) Ticket: $295 per person. Fair market value of goods received is $295.
Register
Sponsorship Opportunities
Are you interested in sponsoring this year’s event and providing your support to current and future New York Tech students? Learn more about our sponsorship options below.
If you’d rather pay for sponsorship using a check, please use this PDF form.
Platinum Sponsor – $25,000
Package includes …
• 15 Tickets to main reception plus attendance for four to the exclusive VIP reception featuring a meet and greet with New York Tech President, Provost, Dean and Honorees
• Premier logo placement in the event venue
• Logo on display during the main reception and in all video, print, and digital marketing
• Verbal recognition from podium during opening remarks
• Full-page ad in event program
• Proceeds from this sponsorship will be used to support innovative programs promoting skills, projects and research with the application of emerging computational technologies, or a similar initiative
Fair market value of goods received is $4,425. Your donation to New York Tech is $20,575 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Diamond Sponsor – $15,000
Package includes …
• 10 Tickets to main reception plus attendance for two to the exclusive VIP reception featuring a meet and greet with New York Tech President, Provost, Dean and Honorees
• Logo on display during the main reception and in all video, print, and digital marketing
• Verbal recognition from podium during opening remarks
• Logo on printed materials & social media outlets
• Full-page ad in event program
• Proceeds from this sponsorship will support participation at invited major national and international exhibitions such as the Architecture Venice Biennale, Salone del Mobile Milano, or at similar prestigious venues
Fair market value of goods received is $2,950. Your donation to New York Tech is $12,050, and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Signature Sponsor – $10,000
Package includes …
• Eight tickets to the main reception
• Logo on display during the main reception and in all video, print and digital marketing
• Verbal recognition from podium during opening remarks
• Full page ad in event program
• Proceeds from the sponsorship will support international studies and study abroad programs or a similar initiative
Fair market value of goods received is $2,360. Your donation to New York Tech is $7,640 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Premier Sponsor – $7,500
Package includes …
• Six tickets to the main reception
• Logo on display during the main reception and in all video, print and digital marketing
• Verbal recognition from podium during opening remarks
• Half-page ad in event program
• Proceeds from this sponsorship will support academic scholarships or a similar initiative
Fair market value of goods received is $1,770. Your donation to New York Tech is $5,730 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Ambassador Sponsor – $5,000
Package includes …
• Four tickets to the main reception
• Logo on display during main reception and in all video, print and digital marketing
• Half-page ad in event program
• Proceeds from this sponsorship will support student thesis travel abroad or a similar initiative
Fair market value of goods received is $1,180. Your donation to New York Tech is $3,820 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Champion Sponsor – $3,500
Package includes …
• Three tickets to the main reception
• Logo on display during main reception and in all video, print and digital marketing
• Proceeds from this sponsorship will support student conference attendance or a similar initiative
Fair market value of goods received is $885. Your donation to New York Tech is $2,615 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Supporter Sponsor – $2,000
Package includes …
• Two tickets to the main reception
• Logo on display during main reception and in all video, print and digital marketing
Fair market value of goods received is $885. Your donation to New York Tech is $2,615 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Student Mentor Sponsor – $800
Package includes …
• Sponsor two students to attend the main reception in your absence.
Fair market value of goods received is $590. Your donation to New York Tech is $210 and is tax deductible.
Become a Sponsor
Full Page Ad – $1,000
Full page (5”x9.5”) color ad in event program. Your donation to New York Tech is $1,000 and is tax deductible.
Half Page Ad – $500
Half page (5”x4.75”) color ad in event program. Your donation to New York Tech is $500 and is tax deductible.
About the Venue
Guastavino’s
409 E. 59th St.
New York, NY 10022
Guastavino’s provides unparalleled service of the highest caliber, with over 40 years of combined experience in handling event venue spaces in New York City. This unique architectural landmark began operation after the opening of the Queensboro Bridge on March 30, 1909. The underneath consists of majestically colored tile vaults designed by renowned Barceloní architect Rafael Guastavino. He developed the area into commercial space with the help of his son, and the venue has been recognized as a New York City landmark since November 23, 1973.
Thank you to our 2024 Sponsors
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