MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Join us for the 25th Annual Appreciation Banquet!
Congratulations to the 2026 Honorees!
Alton Burton
Karla Castillo
Arthur Davila
Ellen Fuller
Doyle Gray
Pastor Jennifer Hodson
Bessie C. Johnson
Donnie Nelson
Marcus Turner
Ruthie Waller
Ways to Support this Event
This year we are celebrating several historic milestones — the 20th year since this museum opened its doors, the 100th year of Black History Month celebrations, and the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. This year’s banquet will be a truly unique event, and we look forward to having you join us! Doors will open at 5:00 PM and the program will begin at 6:00.
We sincerely appreciate your support of the museum and its educational mission in our community. This annual banquet is the museum’s primary fundraising event for the year, and we are truly grateful for your generosity. Here are some of the ways you can support this event:
- Individual Tickets – $125
- Tables of 8 – $1,000
- Half Page Ads – $60
- Full Page Ads –$100
You can support our silent and live auctions at the banquet. We will have a number of great travel packages available at the live auction, so check back here and on social media to read more about those offers!
Additionally there are three sponsorship levels available, which come with some great added benefits.
Sponsorships
Gold Sponsors – $5,000
Two tables of 10 at banquet (VIP seating)
Two reserved parking spaces at banquet
Full page ad and recognition in banquet program
Placement on donor plaque at the museum
Silver Sponsors – $2,500
Two tables of 8 at banquet
One reserved parking space at banquet
Half page ad and recognition in banquet program
Bronze Sponsors – $1,500
One table of 8 at banquet
One reserved parking space at banquet
Recognition in banquet program
Purchase Options
You can make your purchase using any of the following options:
- Pay by check, cash, or card in person at the museum.
- Use the link below to pay online using PayPal, Venmo, or credit card.
- Make your purchase through your bank using Zelle and the email address banquet@bvaam.org
Regardless of the payment method you choose, please complete an order form either on paper (available at the museum) or using the button below.
If you have any questions, contact us at 979-775-3961.
Donations are appreciated as they support the operations, programs, and activities sponsored by the Brazos Valley African American Museum. The Society is a 501(C)(3) Tax Exempt Organization.