Scholarship Celebration: Cultivate the Future
A Celebration of Student Growth
Join us for an evening of celebration, connection, and impact as we gather to support Minnesota’s community and technical college students. This year’s theme is inspired by the idea that every student deserves the opportunity to grow and thrive.
Cultivate the Future is a horticulture-inspired evening celebrating the students, alumni, educators, and partners who make student success possible.
Date: January 28, 2027
Time: 5:30 PM – Registration & Cocktail Hour | 7:00 PM – Dinner & Activities
Location: The Lumber Exchange, 10 S 5th St #300, Minneapolis, MN 55402
What to expect..
You can expect live music from one of Minnesota’s favorite roots and swing bands: The Gentlemen’s Anti-Temperance League. You’ll also enjoy student stories, garden themed activities, heavy appetizers, a signature mocktail, and opportunities to support the LeadMN Leadership Scholarship through our silent auction and the ‘Go Big or Go Gnome’ Fund-a-Need.
Ticket Information
$85 – General Admission Ticket
Includes admission for one guest, heavy appetizers, desserts, one drink ticket for beer, wine, or the signature botanical mocktail, and access to all activities and experiences.
$45 – Student Ticket
A discounted ticket for current college students purchasing their own ticket that includes admission, food, one drink ticket for the signature botanical mocktail, and access to all activities and experiences.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Support LeadMN’s scholarship program by becoming a sponsor! Our scholarship program provides 70+ students over $100,000 in scholarships each year. Your sponsorship helps us ensure accessible, quality, and affordable public higher education while providing students with representation, leadership development, and communication across the state.
Presenting Sponsor
$2,000
• Eight event tickets
• Exclusive “Presented by” recognition
• Top-tier logo placement on event materials and promotions
• Premium reserved seating
• Speaking opportunity
• Recognition from the stage and in the event program
Champion of Opportunity
$1,000
• Eight event tickets
• Premium reserved seating
• Recognition from the stage
• Logo placement in the event program and promotional materials
Community Supporter
$750
• Four event tickets
• Premium reserved seating
• Recognition in the event program and promotional materials
Scholarship Advocate
$500
• Four event tickets
• Recognition in the event program and promotional materials
Friend of the Students
$250
• Two event tickets
• Recognition in the event program and promotional materials
Host a Plate
$150
• One event ticket
• Covers the cost of attendance for one student guest, ensuring students can participate in this special evening.
We Can’t Wait to Celebrate With You
Come plant a seed and help cultivate the future of Minnesota students.
For sponsorship opportunities, contact: Can’t attend? You can still support LeadMN! Every donation makes a difference for our students. Give today and help students thrive!