2026 Scholarship Awards Banquet
Friday, November 06, | 6-10 PM
242 Park Ave Event Center
242 South Park Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85719
Join us for our Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner as we celebrate the outstanding University of Arizona students who are shaping the future of mining. Enjoy an evening of good food, great friends, music, and a hosted bar while we recognize this year's scholarship recipients and connect with fellow students, professionals, alumni and industry leaders.
Guests are invited to bring a touch of Southwestern flair to the evening. Cowboy boots, bolo ties, turquoise jewelry, and other Arizona-inspired accents.
$85 for SME Tucson Section members
$100 for non-members
Registration deadline is October 23rd, 2026!
Sponsorships are available - please go to Become a Sponsor to register and make your donation or email smetucson@gmail.com for more information.
Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!
Mother Lode: $5,000+
Bonanza: $3,500+
Big Nugget: $2,000+
Pay Dirt: $1,000+
Prospect: $500+
Supporter: $100+
Mayes Consulting
Ray Valenzuela
Special Appreciation Sponsor
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Sponsorship levels and benefits
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LEVEL
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AMOUNT
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DINNER TICKETS
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COMPANY REP PRESENTS SCHOLARSHIP TO RECIPIENT
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NAMED SCHOLARSHIP (1 YEAR)
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NEWS RELEASE
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DINNER MEETING BANNER
(1 YEAR)
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SME TUCSON WEBSITE
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EVENT SIGNAGE
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Mother Lode
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$5,000 +
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Bonanza
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$3,500+
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Big Nugget
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$2,000+
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Pay Dirt
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$1,000+
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Prospect
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$500+
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Supporter
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$100+
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If you would like to donate, please register with your desired sponsorship level. If you would prefer to pay by check, please make a check payable to “SME Tucson Section” and send to: SME Tucson Section, PO Box 65931 Tucson, AZ 85728.
Thank you in advance for your support. If you have any questions, please email us at: smetucson@gmail.com.
Sincerely,
SME Tucson Section