2012 Teacher of the Year Sponsorship Opportunities
Celebrate South Carolina's Best Teachers!
The SC Teacher of the Year Celebration
Diamond ($25,000 minimum. Eight tickets plus eight underwritten teacher/guest tickets to reception and dinner. Recognition at event, in statewide rebroadcast and on website.)
Platinum($12,000 minimum. Six tickets plus six underwritten teacher/guest tickets to reception and dinner. Recognition at event, in statewide rebroadcast and on website.)
Gold($6,000 minimum. Four tickets plus four underwritten teacher/guest tickets to reception and dinner. Recognition at event, in statewide rebroadcast and on website.)
Silver($3,000 minimum. Three tickets plus three underwritten teacher/guest tickets to reception and dinner. Recognition at event, in statewide rebroadcast and on website.)
Bronze($1,500 minimum. Two tickets plus two underwritten teacher/guest tickets to reception and dinner. Recognition at event, in statewide rebroadcast and on website.)
For more information about the event, click here. For more information about sponsorships, call Trip DuBard at 803-741-5646.
To purchase a sponsorship, click here.
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Teacher's Pet Named Sponsorships
Premier Sponsorship – The premier sponsorship of the largest event celebrating public education across South Carolina. The South Carolina Teacher of the Year Celebration for more than 30 years has honored those who create the educated workforce at the foundation of our state’s economy.
SOLD: BMW
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Teacher’s Hotel Rooms – Be a Teacher’s Hero! Give each district Teacher of the Year and their guest a luxurious night in the Hilton Columbia Center Hotel! The sponsor becomes the host for the teachers during the biggest night of their professional lives.
SOLD: Piggly Wiggly
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Teacher KickOff Reception:The first chance all district Teachers of the Year get to see each other on the big night. This is the socializing event that privately kicks off their big evening, and is the first opportunity for a sponsor to address and thank the teachers directly.
Sold: Data Recognition Corp.
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AVAILABLE: Parade– The exciting kickoff to the night’s festivities! All current district Teachers of the Year and past state Teachers of the Year, traditionally accompanied by the state Education Superintendent, stroll down a red carpet as they make the one-block trek between the host Hilton Hotel and the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center.
Eight tickets to the Celebration, plus eight sponsored tickets.
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Evening Reception – This elegant reception gets the evening started with a great gathering of teachers, sponsors and lawmakers together for a fun time of conversation, student entertainment, drinks and great hors d’oevres.
SOLD:BlueCross BlueShield
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AVAILABLE: Former Teachers of the Year – Generally 10-20 former state Teachers of the Year join the Celebration. This is an opportunity to honor great teachers from across South Carolina.
Six tickets to the Celebration, plus sponsored tickets for all former state Teachers of the Year.
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Keynote Speaker—The main event—a high-profile, entertaining speaker to motivate and engage the top business, education and legislative leaders in the state. This sponsorship helps cover the costs of bringing in top-notch talent, and puts the donor at the center of the evening.
SOLD: SMART Technologies
AVAILABLE: Student Entertainment – South Carolina Future Minds searches the state for the most interesting, talented and compelling student entertainment. Sponsorship helps pay costs of transporting and staging student entertainment.
Eight tickets to the Celebration, plus sponsored tickets for contest winner and family.
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AVAILABLE: After-Party:Following the Teacher of the Year Celebration, teachers and their families gather for informal celebration at the Hilton Columbia Center Hotel. This is a relaxed way to honor teachers and their guests when everyone is feeling great from the just-finished Celebration.
Six tickets to the Celebration, plus six sponsored tickets.
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Day-After Breakfast– All district Teachers of the Year and the newly named state Teacher of the Year get together to share stories and enjoy each other’s company before heading back to their respective schools. The breakfast is a nice time for acquaintances to build into lasting friendships.
SOLD:Bojangles’
AVAILABLE: Teacher Appreciation Day: Teachers head to the Statehouse for recognition by all state lawmakers. First begun in 2010, this was a highlight of all Teachers of the Year.
Six tickets to the Celebration, plus six sponsored tickets.
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AVAILABLE: Teacher of the Year Judges– Honor those hard-working judges who helped select South Carolina’s Teacher of the Year by sponsoring their attendance at the event. Judges are generally recognized leaders and opinion shapers within SC education circles.
Four tickets to the Celebration, plus four sponsored tickets.
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For more information about the event, click here. For more information about sponsorships, call Trip DuBard at 803-741-5646.
