Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Each year, through our IGNITE Education Teacher of the Year Awards, we celebrate the inspiring, dedicated teachers of Sarasota County Schools. With the STRIVE Awards, we celebrate students who have overcome immense challenges to succeed in school.
You can help us honor the great students and teachers by sponsoring these events. With your generous financial support, we can do more for the young people and the educators who help make our community a great place to live.
IGNITE Education: Teacher of the Year
Event Date: December 9, 2021
Location: Michaels on East
Event: The Ignite Education Annual Awards Celebration showcases approximately 50 teachers in three district-wide awards:
(1): The Sarasota County Teacher of the Year Award, teachers who exhibit commitment and leadership and who motivate students to learn through distinctive methods and passion.
(2): The Ignite Innovation Award recognizes a teacher who successfully employs innovative “outside the box” teaching methods.
How IGNITE impacts the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s mission: The Education Foundation is deeply committed to enhancing Sarasota County students’ readiness for college, career and life after graduation. For students to unlock their full potential, our first investment must be in our teachers. That is why we stand committed to supporting our educators through valued professional development, classroom grants, and high-quality recognition programs, such as Ignite Education.
Platinum Sponsor
Receive exclusive recognition at opening & closing of the event
Logo on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo linked on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Opportunity for a 15-second video message (provided by sponsor) at event
Included in press release announcement
Gold Sponsor
Receive exclusive recognition at opening & closing of the event
Logo on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo linked on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Included in press release announcement
Silver Sponsor
Receive recognition at the event
Name listed on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Included in press release announcement
Bronze Sponsor
Receive recognition at the event
Name included on virtual event platform during recognition times at event
Name listed on event landing page
Social media shout-out post
Teacher Appreciation Sponsor
Receive recognition at the event
Name listed on event landing page
Supporting gifts for teachers in celebration of all educators in Sarasota County Schools
STRIVE Awards Celebration
Event Date: TBD
Location: Michael’s On East or Virtual
Event: The STRIVE Awards event includes all seven Sarasota County High Schools including Booker, North Port, Sarasota, Riverview, Venice, Pine View and Suncoast Polytechnical. This event recognizes local high school students who have overcome serious obstacles to substantially improve their lives and provides funds to select high school seniors from each school while also recognizing juniors for their efforts in overcoming obstacles.
How STRIVE impacts the Education Foundation of Sarasota County’s mission: The Education Foundation is committed to enhancing Sarasota County students’ readiness for college, career and life after graduation. While the Education Foundation is committed to providing dedicated advising, mentoring and resources to ALL Sarasota County students, there is considerable focus on at-risk and first-generation college students such as those recognized through the STRIVE Awards Program.
Platinum Sponsor
Receive exclusive recognition at opening & closing of the event
Logo on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo linked on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Opportunity for a 15-second video message (provided by sponsor) at event
Included in press release announcement
Gold Sponsor
Receive exclusive recognition at opening & closing of the event
Logo on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo linked on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Included in press release announcement
Silver Sponsor
Receive recognition at the event
Name listed on virtual event platform throughout the event
Logo in all future event promotions
Logo on event landing page
Social media recognition and opportunity to provide post (reviewed by the Education Foundation before posting)
Included in press release announcement
Bronze Sponsor
Receive recognition at the event
Name included on virtual event platform during recognition times at event
Name listed on event landing page
Social media shout-out post
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