35th Annual Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner
Join Boston College alumni, parents, friends, and leadership for the 35th annual Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner.
A can’t-miss celebration to support the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Scholarship, which provides financial aid for the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program, the event has raised more than $57 million in endowed scholarship funds in its 35-year history.
At this event, the BC community will celebrate graduating Presidential Scholars, and University President William P. Leahy, S.J., will present the President’s Medal for Excellence to an individual in recognition of their life’s work.
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
55 Wall Street
New York, NY 10005
6:30 p.m. Cocktail reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner and program
Black tie
Table Benefactor Packages
There are many opportunities to support the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner as a benefactor. All levels of support include a table for 10 people.
To learn more, contact Lisa Beck at beckee@bc.edu.
$100,000+ Founder
Includes VIP seating, a president’s reception for you and one guest, and recognition as a founder in tribute dinner event publications ($97,000 tax deductible, $3,000 non-tax deductible).
$50,000+ Dinner Chair
Includes premier seating and recognition as a dinner chair in tribute dinner event publications ($47,000 tax deductible, $3,000 non-tax deductible).
$25,000+ Dinner Vice Chair
Includes recognition as a dinner vice chair in tribute dinner event publications ($22,000 tax deductible, $3,000 non-tax deductible).
Please note that many donor-advised funds have specific guidelines regarding grants to support charitable events such as the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner. Please consult your fund’s custodian if you have any questions.
Individual Ticket
$2,500 ($2,200 tax deductible, $300 non-tax deductible)
Class of 2024
Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program Alumni Only
$50 (100% non-tax deductible)
Classes of 2021–2024
$200 (100% non-tax deductible)
Classes of 2016–2020
$350 ($50 tax deductible, $300 non-tax deductible)
Classes of 2013–2015
$750 ($450 tax deductible, $300 non-tax deductible)
Classes of 2010–2012
$1,250 ($950 tax deductible, $300 non-tax deductible)
About the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program
Proceeds from the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Tribute Dinner support the Wall Street Business Leadership Council Scholarship, provided through BC’s Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program.
Established in 1991, the Gabelli Presidential Scholars Program provides a select group of students of outstanding talent and character the opportunity to embark on an integrated honors educational experience designed to embody the best of the University and its Jesuit heritage of educational excellence in service to society as “Eagles for others.”
The Wall Street Business Leadership Council is a formal network of Boston College alumni, parents, and friends in the business sector. Led by its Executive Committee and Young Alumni Committee, the council provides members the opportunity to strengthen their connection with Boston College and each other through programming and networking opportunities. To learn more about getting involved, visit bc.edu/wsblc.