Thursday, May 8, 2025
6-9 p.m.
| Loft Lucia 7 N Carpenter Street Chicago, IL 60607 |
Join the UC Alumni Association and Chicago Alumni Network for the annual Chicagoans for Cincy! Celebration. We will recognize and celebrate the many contributions and overall excellence of UC alumni in the Chicagoland area. We will honor three outstanding Bearcats and raise funds to support the Chicagoans for Cincy! Alumni Scholarship. This annual event has raised over $180,000 to benefit incredible students from the region in the past.
About the Awards
This award is presented to a Chicago-area UC alumnus based on professional contributions and notable achievements in their fields.
This award is presented to a Chicago-area UC alumnus, who through their volunteerism elevate the University of Cincinnati.
This award is presented to a Chicago-area UC alumnus based on early professional achievement, and/or recent service and involvement with the University of Cincinnati.
Outstanding Achievement Award
- David Jaberg, PhD
- Shannon Finn Connell, PhD
- Eva Maddox
- Alan Channing
- Denny Reigle
- Wally Becky
- Brent Freese
- Susan King
- Tom Behringer
- Michael Schroeck
- Donald Nally
- Lawrence Damron
Distinguished Service Award
- Savannah Bell
- Dr. Steven Edelstein
- Denny DeMoss
- David Watkins
- Chris and Spes Mekus
- Yetta Starr
- Matt Wagner
- Patty Klingbiel
- Sean Connell
- Paul Kingsley
- Neal Novak
Rising Star Award
- Antwone Cameron
- Bhavik Modi
- Paul Green
- Cindy Chiang
- Andrew Eloff
- John Lutz
- Ann Taylor
- Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa
- Kathleen Hurley
Support the Scholarship
Through the generous support of donors, the Chicagoans for Cincy! Alumni Scholarship has helped 5 students receive a world-class education at one of the nation’s top urban research universities. Awarded annually to an incoming, first-year student from the Chicagoland area, the scholarship may be renewed up to eight semesters pending fund availability and student eligibility.
Show your support by donating directly to the Chicagoans for Cincy! Alumni Scholarship Fund.
Sponsorship Opportunities
This event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Chicagoans for Cincy! Alumni Scholarship Fund, which supports an incoming, first-year student from the Chicagoland area attending the University of Cincinnati. We hope you’ll join us and consider a sponsorship to help elevate this important event and benefit local recipients of the scholarship.
$10,000
Tax-deductible portion: $9,120
- Ten (10) celebration tickets (admittance, dinner-by-the-bite and drinks for ten)
- Reserved seating
- Full-page premier recognition in the digital celebration program and event materials. Artwork must be received by Thursday, April 17.
- Recognition in celebration social media and emails
- Prominent placement on the Chicagoans for Cincy! Celebration registration web page
- Special mention by the emcee during the program
$5,000
Tax-deductible portion: $4,170
- Ten (10) celebration tickets (admittance, dinner-by-the-bite and drinks for ten)
- Reserved seating
- Recognition in the digital celebration program and event materials.
Artwork must be received by Thursday, April 17. - Recognition in celebration social media and emails
- Recognition on the Chicagoans for Cincy! Celebration registration web page
$2,500
Tax-deductible portion: $1,180
- Eight (8) celebration tickets (admittance, dinner-by-the-bite and drinks for eight)
- Reserved seating
- Recognition in the digital celebration program and event materials.
Artwork must be received by Thursday, April 17. - Recognition in celebration social media
$1,000
Tax-deductible portion: $540
- Six (6) celebration tickets (admittance, dinner-by-the-bite and drinks for six)
- Reserved seating
- Recognition in the digital celebration program and event materials.
Artwork must be received by Thursday, April 17.
$500
Tax-deductible portion: $200
- Four (4) celebration tickets (admittance, dinner-by-the-bite and drinks for four)
- Reserved seating
- Recognition in the digital celebration program
Artwork must be received by Thursday, April 17.
Get Involved
Interested in getting involved with the Chicagoans for Cincy! Committee? Contact Chicago Alumni Network Leader Jacki Adkins.
Emma McAvoy
Program Director, Alumni Engagement, National Networks