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.

(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.