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Felmon D. Motley Community Service Award

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HISTORY 

Since the establishment of Delaware State University (DSU) on May 15, 1891, the university has shared a rich legacy of service and community engagement that has been woven into its fabric. 

In 1952, Mr. Felmon D. Motley, a proud DSU graduate from the class of ‘48,  eloquently captured this spirit when he coined our university’s motto: “May All Who Enter Here, Enter to Learn and Go Forth to Serve.”

This consequential motto serves as a guiding principle for our matriculating students, current alumni, staff, faculty, and DSU’s board of trustees and foundation’s members, inspiring all to make significant contributions to society, no matter where their paths lead them.

PURPOSE

Aligned with this tradition, the inaugural DSU Foundation’s Felmon Motley Community Service Award will serve as a pivotal annual event where business leaders, DSU’s alumni, and friends of DSU, gather to honor those who exemplify the spirit of our motto through their daily lives. 

Honoree Criteria

This recognition is presented to those who exemplify in their daily lives the principals of DSU’s motto “May All Who Enter Here, Enter to Learn and Go Forth to Serve.”

The recipients have been selected for their exceptional community service, demonstrated through their interest and leadership given to many worthwhile organizations, as well as the respect and esteem in which they are held by their colleagues. 

Honorees

fay blake
Mrs. Fay Blake
Executive Director, Pathways to Success

scot kammerer
Mr. Scott
Kammerer, CEO, SoDel Concepts 

 

 

GOALS

This event will celebrate outstanding DSU alumni, individuals, and organizations that have positively influenced their communities. Additionally, it will serve as a platform for sharing DSU’s extraordinary life-changing stories and for uniting in financial support of our exceptional students.

DATE 

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 | 5:30pm – 8pm 

LOCATION

Clubhouse at Bay Wood | 32267 Clubhouse Way | Millsboro, DE

DSU CONTACT

 Gregory L. Lyles | Director of Major Gifts |  glyles [at] desu.edu | Phone (215) 767-5676

 

SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION

Sponsorship Opportunities

Pacesetters - $ 5,000

  • Reserve seating for 20 guests.
  • Photo opportunity with DSU President Dr. Tony Allen & Head Football Coach DeSean Jackson.
  • Prominent placement of your company, organization, or individual name on our day-of-event signage and program leaflet.
  • Special DSU Gift. 

Benefactors - $ 2,500

  • Reserve seating for 10 guests.
  • Photo opportunity with DSU President Dr. Tony Allen & Head Football Coach DeSean Jackson.
  • Prominent placement of your company, organization, or individual name on our day-of-event signage and day of event program leaflet.
  • Special DSU Gift.

Participating Sponsors - $ 1,000

  • Seating for 6 guests.
  • Prominent placement of your company, organization, or individual name on our day-of-event signage and program leaflet.

Group Sponsors - $ 500

  • Seating for 3 guests.
  • Prominent placement of your company, organization, or individual name on our day-of-event signage and program leaflet.

Individual Fee

Individual Tickets - $ 150

  • A seat for one guest.
     

Sponsorship and Individual Tickets