From the judges: This creative event made wonderful use of alumni connections and alumni volunteers to secure an exclusive experience. This event was also an excellent use of resources, and included many creative elements.
Miami Night at FirstEnergy Stadium
Category
Special Events > Single Day
Description
Award: Silver
Institution: Miami University
Title of Entry: Miami Night at FirstEnergy Stadium
About this Entry: The Miami University Alumni Association’s mission is to serve Miami University and our alumni through meaningful engagement and lifelong learning opportunities that foster connections between and among alumni and with the university,
One way that we commit to doing this is by engaging alumni in their own city by hosting regional events that are made possible by a Miami connection. We also work in concert with our development office to find meaningful opportunities to engage major donors. As a part of this event, Miami alumni residing in Cleveland were given the exclusive opportunity for a behind-the-scenes look at FirstEnergy Stadium made possible by Miami alumna Cynthia Haslam Arnholt ’03, one of the owners of the NFL Cleveland Browns team. This private event, available only to Miami alumni, family and friends in the Cleveland area, featured a walking tour of the stadium, including the walkout tunnel and visits to the locker room, press box and owner’s suite, as well as hors d’oeuvres with a bar.
Miami University President and noted Browns fan, Gregory Crawford and mother of alumnae Cynthia Haslam Arnholt ’03 & owner of the Cleveland Browns, Dee Haslam, were featured speakers (Cynthia was unable to attend). The FirstEnergy stadium event allowed attendees to network with fellow Cleveland Miamians and engage with the University President, while offering them exclusive access and behind the scenes tours of this popular local venue.