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The 2025 Honorees
Ray Arrington
Bryan City Council Member, oversees the Carver Event Center, President of the Kemp-Carver Neighborhood Association
Dr. Amy Earhart
Texas A&M Associate Professor of English, affiliated faculty in Africana Studies
Dr. Carmela Garritano
Texas A&M Associate Professor in the Dept. of International Affairs, affiliated faculty in Africana Studies
Dr. Brian Merrell
Deputy Superintendent of Bryan Independent School District
Al Pulliam
Texas A&M Foundation Assistant Vice President of Development
Derron Robinson
Principal of Hearne Junior High School, Pastor of New Elam Baptist Church
Beatrice Saba
Library Director for the Bryan + College Station Public Library System
Lawrence Smith
Texas A&M Bookstore Director, retired
Sponsorships
The purchase of a table keeps the museum operational at a basic level for about a week using only volunteer labor, but we depend on additional funding to truly be able to carry out the museum's mission. Your sponsorship makes it possible for us to maintain the facility, rotate exhibits, and offer a variety of educational programs to the community.
Gold Sponsorships - $5,000
- Two tables of 8 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 Sponsorships - $2,500
- Table of 8 at banquet
- One reserved parking space at banquet
- Half page ad and recognition in banquet program
Bronze Sponsorships - $1,500
- Table of 8 at banquet
- One reserved parking space at banquet
- Recognition in banquet program
Ticket Sales
Tables (seat 8) — $1,000
Individual Tickets — $125
Sponsorships, tables, and individual tickets may be purchased in person at the museum or online.
You may use the button below to purchase online via PayPal. You may also pay using Zelle (through your bank) using this email address: banquet@bvaam.org. You will be contacted for more information once your payment is received.
Purchases made at the museum can be made using cash, check, or credit card during regular operating hours.
Ad Sales
If you are interested in purchasing an ad in our banquet program, please email banquet@bvaam.org. We need ads by January 31, 2025.
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.