Events

The University of Toledo Alumni Association invites you to join us for our annual Homecoming Awards Gala on Friday, October 9, 2026 in the Auditorium of the Lancelot Thompson Student Union.

This special evening celebrates our alumni who make a difference every day around the world.

We will present the Gold T, Daniel J. Saevig Blue T, and Edward H. Schmidt Outstanding Young Alum awards, and recognize distinguished alumni from each of UToledo’s colleges as well as UToledo Health. [Click here to view the full list of awardees.]

Event Schedule

• 5:30 p.m. – Doors open & networking hour (cash bar available)

• 5:30 p.m. – Gala check-in

• 6:30 p.m. – Dinner service

• 7:15 – 9:00 p.m. – Award presentations

Attire: Business or cocktail

Seating & Reservations

Each table seats eight. To reserve a full table, please purchase eight individual seats.

If reserving a table on behalf of a UToledo college or University entity, please contact Nalani Martoccio at nalani.martoccio@utoledo.edu 

Adult Menu $35

Dinner rolls & butter along with water and iced tea will be served at each guest table, along with coffee service following the main course. A cash bar will be available.

Starter:

• House salad with Italian or Ranch dressing

Main Course (choice of):

• Oven roasted chicken breast with wild mushroom reduction with a side of sauteed green beans and rosemary roasted baby red tomatoes. 

• Cauliflower Steak with Roasted Carrots Puree and Lemon Veloute (vegetarian)

Dessert:

• Alternating at each place setting will be pre-set chocolate layer cake and cheesecake with mix-berries sauce consisting of strawberry, blood orange and pomegranate.

Kids Meal | $15

• Macaroni and cheese and a fruit cup

 If you have any dietary restrictions or alergies, please contact the office at 419.530.2586 and we will do our best to accommodate them. 

Parking is only available in Areas 1N and 1S. Golf cart shuttles will be available to transport guests to and from these lots. All other areas are subject to being ticketed unless you have an active University parking pass.  Click here for a map of Main Campus to view the parking areas.