Support Gateway Students at the 29th Annual Hall of Fame

Join us on October 29, 2026, for the Gateway Community College Foundation's signature fundraising event, bringing together business, community, and philanthropic leaders to invest in student success at CT State Community College Gateway.

Every sponsorship, ticket purchase, and contribution helps provide scholarships and critical support that empower students to complete their education, enter the workforce, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families.

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Why Hall of Fame Matters

For nearly three decades, Hall of Fame has helped remove financial barriers for Gateway students pursuing their educational goals.

In 2025, CT State Community College Gateway awarded more than 900 degrees and certificates, helping students launch careers, advance professionally, and continue their education. Many of these students benefited from scholarships made possible through the generosity of Hall of Fame supporters.

2026 Honorees

Gateway Lion Award - Gordon Geballe

Corporate Award - Carter Winstanley of Winstanley Enterprises

Community Award - Diane Brown of New Haven Free Public Library- Stetson Library

Alumni Award - Fereshteh Ganjavi of Elena's Light

Event Details

Enjoy an evening of exceptional food, meaningful connections, and an inspiring program alongside more than 200 corporate, community, and philanthropic leaders from across Greater New Haven.

Date: October 29, 2026
Location: 20 Church St., New Haven, CT, 06510 | CT State Gateway
RSVP Deadline: Oct 15, 2026
Sponsorship Deadline: Oct 9, 2026

Questions?

Contact us at Genavave DeSisto at genavave.desisto@ctstate.edu or 203-285-2617 to learn more about Hall of Fame or the Gateway Community College Foundation, an independent 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to expanding opportunity through education.

ℹ️ Hall of Fame Honorees 2025 | Jeff LeClair, Corporate Leader - Education Manager, Subaru University, Pastor Harold Brooks ’89, Alumnus -Beulah Heights Pentecostal Church, John DeStefano- 49th Mayor of New Haven, Dr. Alice Forrester, Community Leader- CEO, Clifford Beers.

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