Presented to BETTY LEVITOV and H. PETER REINKORDT

SUNDAY, AUGUST 3

Please join Friends of The Ross as we present Betty Levitov and H. Peter Reinkordt with the 2025 MARY RIEPMA ROSS AWARD in recognition of their invaluable contributions to The Ross and to cinema.

As educators and mentors, Betty and Peter have impacted thousands, but they have also been a boon to the film community at Doane University and the University of Nebraska. Their contributions speak to their unwavering commitment and ardent support for film as an art form, a passion shared by Mary Ross. The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center and Friends of The Ross are thrilled to honor Betty and Peter with this prestigious award for their dedication and unending love of film and their contributions to our theater.

Online ticketing is now closed. If you have questions about your reservation or want to purchase a ticket, please contact the Ross office at 402-472-9100.

4:00-6:30 p.m. | RECEPTION and PROGRAM at The Lied Commons (12th & R)

Hors d’oeuvres and a Cash bar | Award Presentation | Champagne Toast  | Dessert

6:45 p.m. | Free Screening of your choice at The Ross (13th & R)

Following the program, stay for a free screening of MR. BLAKE, AT YOUR SERVICE (6:45 p.m.) or FOLKTALES (6:50 p.m.) at The Ross, or take a free pass home for a future movie. More information coming soon!

$100 General Admission
$500 Sponsor Package

GENERAL ADMISSION: Tickets include entrance to the reception, awards program, and a free Ross movie of your choice. Event proceeds support the Norman A. Geske Cinema Showcase, the Friends-supported visiting filmmaker program at The Ross. 

SPONSOR PACKAGE: If you would like to give extra support for Friends of The Ross and the Geske Cinema Showcase program, please consider being a Mary Riepma Ross Award event sponsor! Sponsorship pacakges include two tickets to the event and recognition of you or your company on screen and in printed materials at the event. 

RSVP DEADLINE: SATURDAY, JULY 26
Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or BY PHONE.
To pay by phone, please call the Ross offices at 402-472-9100 | Monday-Friday 9am-4pm.