UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration (2024) | Giving

Get an exclusive glimpse into UCR Honors: A Gala Celebration 2024. It was a night of elegance, celebration, and inspiration! Hosted by UC Riverside, this black-tie affair brought together the brightest minds and boldest hearts of our Highlander community. From distinguished alumni to philanthropic leaders, this event pays tribute to those who exemplify our visionary mission of social mobility, educational access, and research excellence.

SAVE THE DATE!

Next year's Gala will be on Saturday, April 5, 2025.

A LOOK INSIDE

Photos from 2024's star-studded evening.

6 people on stage

Mascot poses with 2 people and photographer

4 guests on blue carpet entry

Chancellor Wilcox and 4 guests

Food

5 attendees in reception

Manav eating dinner

Cake

Jazz band plays on stage

Shanelle Gabriel sings

Chancellor Wilcox holds up glass for toast

Full dining area doing toast

Gala stage and dinner guests

3 award winners with awards

THE 2024 HONOREES

Cheech Marin in front of Cande Aguilar work

UCR MEDALLION

Cheech Marin

photo by Carlos Puma courtesy of Riverside Art Museum, 2022

DISTINGUISHED PHILANTHROPIST AWARD

Byron Pollitt ’73 and Teresa Pollitt ’74

Distinguished Alumni Award

Christy Lopez ’90

Alumni Service Award

Manav Sachdeva ’99

Outstanding Young Alumni Award

Jesse Melgar, MPP ’17

THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS

Platinum Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Bronze Sponsor

Brian and Vickie Hawley

SAVE THE DATE!

Next year's Gala Celebration will be held Saturday, April 5, 2025.