Join us for the
2026 Hall of Honor Celebration

Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Post Oak Hotel

ABOUT THE HALL OF HONOR
The University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor was established in 1971 and again reintroduced in 1998 following a 15-year absence. The Hall of Honor is the highest recognition for Houston Athletics and celebrates student-athletes, coaches, staff, teams, administrators and philanthropists whose accomplishments have gone above and beyond.

2026 SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

$50,000 | Hall of Fame

One (1) table for twelve (12) guests in premier location
Verbal recognition from the podium during the event program
Recognition in all media releases
Invitation for you and your table guests (12) to the pre-event VIP reception
Complimentary VIP valet parking for you and your guests
Branding placement on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website
Trip for two (2) to a 2027 Football Away Game Experience
Commemorative Hall of Honor poster autographed by the 2026 Inductees
Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*

$25,000 | Olympian

One (1) table for ten (10) guests in premier location
Verbal recognition from the podium during the event program
Invitation for you and your table guests (10) to the pre-event VIP reception
Branding placement on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website
Commemorative Hall of Honor poster autographed by the 2026 Inductees
Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*

$15,000 | National Champion

One (1) table for ten (10) guests in prominent location
Invitation for four (4) guests to the pre-event VIP reception
Branding placement on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website
Commemorative Hall of Honor poster autographed by the 2026 Inductees
Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*

$10,000 | All-American

One (1) table for ten (10) guests in prominent location
Invitation for four (4) guests to the pre-event VIP reception
Branding placement on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website
Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*

$6,000 | All-Conference

One (1) table for ten (10) guests in prominent location
Branding placement on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website
Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*

$2,500 | All-Star Couple

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on all marketing, event materials, social media platforms, and event website

*Cougar Pride members, additional benefits will be included*
Priority Points awarded per Cougar Pride guidelines (All-Conference and above)

Individual tickets to the event will be sold at a later date.

OTHER SPONSORSHIP AREAS

$15,000 | Valet Sponsor

Four (4) reserved seats
Recognition signage displayed at Valet Stand
Opportunity for product placement inside valet guests’ vehicles (sponsor to provide product)
Listing in the event invitation and program as Valet Sponsor

$10,000 | Printing Sponsor

Four (4) reserved seats
Recognition on the back cover of the event program
Listing in the event invitation and program as Printing Sponsor

$10,000 | Décor Sponsor

Four (4) reserved seats
Recognition on tent cards at each centerpiece
Listing in the event invitation and program as Décor Sponsor

$5,000 | Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on tent cards at each bar
Listing in the event invitation and program as Cocktail Reception Sponsor

$5,000 | VIP Reception Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on tent cards at each bar
Listing in the event invitation and program as VIP Reception Sponsor

$5,000 | Entertainment Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on audio-visual screens during program
Listing in the event invitation and program as Entertainment Sponsor

$5,000 | Auction Paw Paddle Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on paddle handles, social media, and displayed on gala LED screens
Listing in the event invitation and program as Auction Paw Paddle Sponsor

$5,000 | Live Auction Champagne Parade Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition from the auctioneer during live auction
Recognition on social media and displayed on gala LED screens
Listing in the event invitation and program as Live Auction Champagne Parade Sponsor

$5,000 | Ice Bar Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on tent card at the Ice Bar
Listing in the event invitation and program as Ice Bar Sponsor

$5,000 | Auction Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition from the auctioneer during live auction
Listing in the event invitation and program as Auction Sponsor

$5,000 | Photo Booth Sponsor

Two (2) reserved seats
Recognition on photo booth frame image
Listing in the event invitation and program as Photo Booth Sponsor

For more information, please contact Cougar Pride at 713-743-7828; cougarpride@uh.edu

COUGAR PRIDE MISSION
As the fundraising arm of Houston Athletics, the mission of Cougar Pride is to provide financial support for student-athlete scholarships and priority needs of the Athletic Department and to ensure student-athletes have a first-class education with a chance to excel in the classroom and in competition. Your support of Cougar Pride provides scholarships to over 425 student-athletes across 17 intercollegiate sport programs.

MAKE A NOMINATION
To make a nomination for the next Hall of Honor, please click here.

HALL OF HONOR MEMBERS
Click member name for more information.