Join us on Saturday, May 30, 2026, as we celebrate Wilkes University’s legacy and honor those who make a lasting impact on our students. This year’s Founders Gala pays tribute to some of our esteemed pillars of the community, celebrating those who have contributed to make a real difference in the Wilkes Community. Together we celebrate our rich heritage while supporting our mission of serving first-generation students by raising money for the First Generation Scholarship Fund. In this spirit, we are honored to recognize:
Jay S. Sidhu MBA ’73 – President’s Medal Recipient for his generosity and contributions to fostering the creation of new generations of business leaders.
The Borzell Family P ’11 – Chairperson’s Award Recipient recognized for their extraordinary generosity in honoring the legacy of their late son, John “Beno” Borzell ’11, through their support of students.
Current Wilkes faculty and staff members are invited to attend at the University Family rate of $150, which also extends to your guest. Proceeds from the event support first-generation college students.
RSVP by Monday, May 4, 2026 by completing this form and for more details about the event, visit wilkes.edu/foundersgala. We look forward to celebrating with you!