Raffle donors and prizes
Raffle tickets and pins are now available! Prize winners must note that federal income taxes apply if the value of the item won exceeds $600. The University is required to withhold 25% of the prize's value for federal income tax. Winners must submit a W-9 form and provide their Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) before receiving their prize(s).
Order pins and raffle tickets using our online form
Interested in donating a raffle prize or contributing to scholarship funds? Please contact us at balloonrace@unr.edu.
| Donation provided by | Donation | Value |
| Balloon Race Scholarship Committee (BRSC) |
Balloon rides (10) |
Priceless |
| A1 Vacuum and Sewing | Gift Card | $50 |
| Albertson's | Gift Card | $30 |
| Beer NV | Gift Card | $50 |
| Brasserie Saint James | Gift Card | $150 |
| Butcher's Kitchen Char-B-Que | Gift Card | $50 |
| Coconut Bowl at Wild Island | All Access Pass | $58 |
| Coconut Bowl at Wild Island | All Access Pass | $58 |
| Coconut Bowl at Wild Island | All Access Pass | $58 |
| Coconut Bowl at Wild Island | All Access Pass | $58 |
| Duncan Golf Management | Gift Basket | $1,200 |
| Famous Dave's | Gift Card | $25 |
| Famous Dave's | Gift Card | $25 |
| Famous Dave's | Gift Card | $25 |
| GourmetGiftBaskets.com | Gift Certificate | $25 |
| Grand Sierra Resort | Two-Night Stay & $100 Voucher | $450 |
| Home Depot | TBD | |
| J Resort | One-Night Stay & Dinner for Two | $300 |
| Johnny's Ristorante Italiano | Gift Card | $75 |
| La Cucina Italian Eatery | Gift Card | $75 |
| Mamma Celeste's Gastropub & Pizzeria | Gift Card | $50 |
| Mill End Fabrics | Gift Card | $25 |
| Nothing Bundt Cakes | Gift Certificate | $38 |
| Outback Steakhouse | Gift Cards | $50 |
| Outback Steakhouse | Gift Cards | $50 |
| Reno Aces | Four Infield Reserved Tickets | $96 |
| Scheels | TBD | |
| Skipolini's | Gift Card | $25 |
| Skipolini's | Gift Card | $25 |
| Sparks Florist | Gift Card | $50 |
| Sparks Museum | Centennial Book | $50 |
| Sparks Museum | Centennial Book | $50 |
| Sparks Museum | Sparks Book | $25 |
| Sparks Museum | Sparks Book | $25 |
| Sparks Museum | Four Admission Tickets | $20 |
| Squeeze In | Gift Certificate | $25 |
| Squeeze In | Gift Certificate | $25 |
| Squeeze In | Gift Certificate | $25 |
| Squeeze In | Gift Certificate | $25 |
| Tahoe Donner Association | Two All-Day Ski Vouchers | $200 |
| Target | Gift Card | $50 |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Gift Card | $25 |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Gift Card | $25 |
| The Clay Canvas | Gift Card | $40 |
| The Reno Homebrewer | Gift Card | $50 |
| Total Wine & More | Discount & Wine Class | $600 |
| Bag of Groceries | TBD | |
| University of Nevada, Reno Athletics | 4 Football Tickets for 9/6 Game | $140 |
| Whispering Vine Wine Co. | Two bottles of wine | TBD |
| Raising Canes | Gift Basket | TBD |