BSU Alumni & Foundation: 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 2026 event will take place on Sept. 25 in the Sanford Center ballroom and will honor four distinguished alumni: Joseph Broking '02, Erik Hopperstad '04, Dr. Michael Thomas '02, '05, and Dr. Misty Wilkie '01. 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 or $50 Golden Beavers (those who graduated in 1976 and earlier). Tickets are $15 for children 12 and under. Community members are also invited to purchase a seat for a current BSU student for $50.

Purchase your tickets today.