Annual Celebration 2024

The SAE Foundation Annual Celebration brings together students, teachers, volunteers, and donors to recognize and pay tribute to the career accomplishments and generous spirit of the industry professionals who inspire the next generation of innovators.

We will be honoring Toshihiro Mibe, President and CEO, Honda Motor Company, with the SAE Foundation Industry Leadership Award at this year’s event which will be held on May 20, 2024 at the Masonic Temple in Detroit, MI.

  • VIP Reception: 5:30-6pm
  • General Reception: 6:00-7:00pm
  • Program and Dinner: 7:00-9:00pm

For more information about the event or sponsorship opportunities, please contact us at +1-724-772-8508 or foundation@sae.org.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

  • STEM Innovators | $30,000
    • 20 seats, VIP Reception, Stage Recognition and Reception signage, Strategic Table Placement, Ad in Program book and dinner slideshow, Logo in event emails and communications, Valet Sponsor – Branded item placed in attendees’ cars (optional at sponsor’s discretion), Recognition on social media and website
  • Young Industry Leader Award Sponsor | $25,000 (Limited To One)
    • 20 seats, VIP Reception, Presentation rights at the ceremony, Strategic Table Placement, Ad in Program book and dinner slideshow, Logo in event emails and communications, Recognition on social media and website
  • STEM Visionaries | $20,000
    • 20 seats, VIP Reception, Strategic Table Placement, Ad in Program book and dinner slideshow, Logo in event emails and communications, Recognition on social media and website, Option to include 3 CDS students at table
  • STEM Pioneers | $15,000
    • 10 seats, General Reception, Strategic Table Placement , Ad in Program book and dinner slideshow, Recognition on social media and website, Option to include 3 CDS students at table
  • STEM Leaders | $10,000
    • 10 seats, General Reception, Ad in Program book and dinner slideshow, Recognition on social media and website
  • STEM Partners | $7,000
    • 10 seats, General Reception, Logo/Branding on table, Recognition on social media and website
  • STEM Ticket | $450
  • Ad in Program Book and Dinner Slideshow | $3,000
  • A gift in honor of Awardee | $2,500
Annual Celebration Sponsorship Brochure