Bemidji State University Honors Gala

A Homecoming tradition, the Honors Gala is an annual celebration of Bemidji State University's Outstanding Alumni Award recipients, President's Society donors, Legacy Society members, and other honorees.

The 2025 event will take place on Oct. 3 in the Sanford Center ballroom and will honor four distinguished alumni: Dr. Kenneth Anderson, Dr. Michael Herbert, Dr. Christine Imbra, and Tuleah Palmer. Read more about the recipients below. Bemidji State will also recognize many of its donors, including President's Society donors and new Legacy Society members.

Tickets are $100 per adult and $15 for children 12 and under. Community members are also invited to purchase a seat for a current BSU student for $50.