Longtime Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) benefactor Pioneer will serve as underwriting sponsor of the 2023 SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame recognition and of the 17th Annual Athletic Auction & Dinner.
Pioneer will provide key financial support for the SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame celebration scheduled for Friday, 18-August and will underwrite the 17th Annual SWOSU Athletic Auction & Dinner on Saturday, 19-August.
Pioneer’s sponsorship makes possible SWOSU’s recognition of the 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame inductees as well as SWOSU’s signature on-campus philanthropic event, the annual Athletic Auction & Dinner.
“Pioneer’s generous sponsorship allows SWOSU to bring alumni and friends together to recognize our new Hall of Fame inductees,” said SWOSU Athletic Director Todd Helton. “Further, our partnership with Pioneer is a critical part of successfully raising much-needed scholarship dollars for our student athletes.”
All net proceeds from the Athletic Auction benefit SWOSU’s student-athletes across all athletic programs.
“Pioneer is proud of its long partnership with SWOSU and SWOSU Athletics over the last decade as the Underwriting Sponsor of the annual SWOSU Athletic Auction and as the Official Sponsor of the SWOSU Athletic Hall of Fame,” said Pioneer Vice President of Marketing, Sales & Service Ms. Kim Grellner. “We have committed to continue our partnership with SWOSU for the next decade as our company transitions from cellular to fiber optic, and we are deeply invested in bringing the fastest, most reliable fiber optic internet service to SWOSU students, their families, and to businesses of all sizes and locations. Pioneer and SWOSU work closely together to provide millions in scholarships support to students throughout the Pioneer service area.”
Silent bidding in the Auction will take place online at www. SWOSUAthleticAuction.com beginning on 1-August and running through 17-August.
The 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame Honorees will be recognized at a dinner held on Friday, 18 August at 5:30 p.m.
The main event on 19-August will kick off with a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Participants will be able to fellowship while bidding on “Super Silent” items prior to the live auction which will begin at 8:00 p.m. The live auction will feature a wide variety of premium items and experiences available to participants.
Tickets and tables for both the Athletic Auction & Dinner and the Hall of Fame Banquet are on sale now. Single tickets for the Auction are $100 and Tables of 8 are $1,000. To make your ticket/table purchases or for more information, visit www. SWOSUAthleticAuction.com or contact please contact SWOSU Advancement Coordinator for Athletics Allie Hoang at 580-7746330 or [email protected].
Event food and beverages are all-inclusive with ticket purchases.
The 2023 SWOSU Athletic Auction and the Hall of Fame Banquet are both hosted by the SWOSU Athletic Association. The Association is a subsidiary of the SWOSU Foundation, Inc., which was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU.
