The National ProStart Student Invitational
is a win-win opportunity for your organization.
The National ProStart Student Invitational would not be possible without support from the industry. Thirty-four state-winning teams participated in the 2007 competition, that was held in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Click HERE to view the 2007 National ProStart Student Invitational Agenda.
2008 National ProStart Student Invitational
Event Sponsorship Opportunities
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PREMIER EVENT AND SCHOLARSHIP AWARD SPONSOR
As the Premier Sponsor of the fourth annual National ProStart Student Invitational, your organization is given top billing on all promotional and event materials. Additionally, the Premier Sponsor is recognized as the sponsor of the closing ceremony and awards dinner. In addition, the Premier Sponsor is given the opportunity to award the first-place scholarships to the winning teams of the culinary and management competitions. Each member of the winning teams will receive $3,500 from the sponsoring organization to continue their education in the restaurant and foodservice industry at the post-secondary institution of their choice. The benefits of the National ProStart Student Invitational Premier Sponsorship include:
Benefits include:
- Recognition as a national ProStart sponsor at the "Platinum Leadership" level.
- Recognition as the Premier sponsor of the National ProStart Student Invitational on the ProStart Web site.
- Recognition as the Premier sponsor on event materials including the program book, event signage, banners and scholarship certificates.
- Recognition as the Premier sponsor on media communications including press releases, media invitations and fact sheets.
- Prominent visibility on the ProStart Web site with links to your company's Web site.
- Permission to use the ProStart logo on promotional materials and on your Web site (with NRAEF approval)
- The opportunity to address the students and attendees at the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- The opportunity to showcase your product throughout the entire event.
- The ability to provide a company premium to event participants.
- The honor of presenting the first place scholarship awards and medals to the winning teams of the culinary and management competitions.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- One complimentary table to the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- One complimentary booth at the Education and Business Expo.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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AWARDS DINNER SPONSORSHIP - $40,000
Benefits include:
- Recognition as an Awards Dinner sponsor on all event materials including the program and event signage.
- Recognition as an Awards Dinner sponsor on media communications including any press releases and marketing materials.
- On-stage recognition at the Awards dinner.
- The opportunity to congratulate all participants at this closing event.
- One complimentary table at the Awards Dinner.
- Complimentary meals provided for two representatives throughout the event, including the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- The opportunity to distribute collateral material or premiums to all event attendees.
- Complimentary table top at the Business and Education Expo held during the Invitational.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF's National ProStart Student Invitational Web site.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report.
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
- Complimentary ticket to the annual Friends of the Foundation Reception held in Chicago during the NRA show in May.
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OPENING EVENING RECEPTION SPONSOR - SOLD
Benefits include:
- Recognition as sponsor of the opening evening reception on all event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as the sponsor of the opening evening reception on media communications including press releases and fact sheets.
- Four complimentary tickets to the opening evening reception.
- The opportunity to welcome all participants at the beginning of the event.
- The opportunity to showcase product during the opening evening reception.
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums to event attendees.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- Complimentary meals provided for one representative throughout the event, including the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- One complimentary booth at the Education and Business Expo.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show in Chicago.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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CULINARY COMPETITION SPONSOR - $15,000
As the proud sponsor of the culinary competition, your organization will have the opportunity to be showcased as a leader in the foodservice and restaurant industry by providing tools, services, product knowledge and expertise to the competing students, teachers, mentors and guests. Student teams from across the country will demonstrate their creative abilities through the preparation of a three-course meal in 60 minutes. Sponsor benefits include:
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the culinary competition sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as the sponsor of the culinary competition on media communications.
- Recognition as a sponsor of the National ProStart Student Invitational on the ProStart Web site.
- Opportunity to welcome and address the competitors and attendees.
- Recognition on Sunday during product check in and on Monday at the culinary competition event.
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums to event attendees.
- One complimentary booth at the Education and Business Expo.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- Complimentary meals provided for two representatives throughout the event, including the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Reception in May during the NRA show in Chicago.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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MANAGEMENT COMPETITION SPONSOR - $15,000
As the proud sponsor of the knowledge competition, your organization will have the opportunity to be showcased as a leader in the foodservice and restaurant industry by providing tools, services, product knowledge and expertise to the competing students, teachers, mentors and guests. Student teams from across the country will demonstrate their knowledge through two events, the case study and the quiz bowl.
Benefits include:
- Recognition as the sponsor of the management competition on event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as the sponsor of the management competition on media communications including press releases and fact sheets.
- Recognition as a sponsor of the National ProStart Student Invitational on the ProStart Web site.
- Recognition throughout the case study and quiz bowl event.
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums to event participants.
- One complimentary booth at the Education and Business Expo.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- Complimentary meals provided for two representatives throughout the event, including the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Reception in May during the NRA show in Chicago.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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PRODUCT SPONSORSHIP - $7,500
Benefits include:
- Product will be used, consumed, highlighted or distributed at an appropriate event(s)
- Recognition as a Product sponsor on media communications including press releases and fact sheets
- Recognition as a product sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage
- Visual recognition
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums to event attendees
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- Two complimentary tickets to the closing dinner and awards presentation
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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PRODUCT SPONSORSHIP: KNIFE KITS - $5,000
Benefits include:
- Knife kits will be presented to the two 1st place teams of both culinary and management competitions
- Recognition as a product sponsor at the closing dinner and awards ceremony
- Recognition as a Product sponsor on media communications including press releases and fact sheets
- Recognition as a product sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage
- The sponsoring organization's logo will be monogrammed onto the knife kit Cordura Roll. (if applicable)
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums to event attendees
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- Two complimentary tickets to the closing dinner and awards presentation
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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EDUCATION AND BUSINESS EXPO/LUNCHEON SPONSORSHIP - $5,000
Benefits include:
- Premier booth space and location at the Education and Business Expo.
- Prominent recognition at the buffet lunch during the Education and Business Expo event.
- Recognition as the luncheon sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as the luncheon sponsor on media communication including press releases and fact sheets.
- Opportunity to showcase food or product into the luncheon menu (if applicable)
- The opportunity to distribute collateral materials or premiums during the lunch.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- One complimentary ticket to the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site.
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show
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BUFFET BREAKFAST SPONSORSHIP (TWO AVAILABLE) - $5,000
Benefits include:
- Recognition as a breakfast sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as a breakfast sponsor on media communications including any press releases and fact sheets.
- Opportunity to showcase food or product into the breakfast menu (if applicable)
- The opportunity to distribute collateral material or premiums to event attendees during the breakfast.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- One complimentary ticket to the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site.
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report.
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
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SUPPORTING SPONSORSHIP - $5,000
Benefits include:
- Recognition as a supporting sponsor on event materials including the program and event signage.
- Recognition as a supporting sponsor on media communications including press releases and fact sheets.
- The opportunity to distribute collateral material or premiums to event attendees.
- Invitation to the exclusive sponsor appreciation and networking reception during the event.
- One complimentary ticket to the closing dinner and awards presentation.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site.
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report.
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
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CONTRIBUTING SPONSORSHIP - $2,500
- Recognition as a contributing sponsor on event materials including the program book and event signage.
- Recognition as a contributing sponsor on media communications including press releases and fact sheets.
- Recognition as a sponsor on the NRAEF Web site.
- One complimentary ticket to the Friends of the Foundation Dinner in May during the NRA show.
- Recognition as a sponsor in the joint National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Annual Report.
- Recognition as a sponsor on signage in the National Restaurant Association/NRAEF Booth at the National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show.
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POST SECONDARY SPONSORSHIPS (FOR POST SECONDARY SCHOOLS ONLY)
Scholarship / Education and Business Expo Contribution Package $1,000
Available only to post-secondary institutions
- The opportunity to provide scholarships to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winning students (with an option to award 4th and 5th place) from both culinary and management events . Also, the opportunity to provide scholarships to all students participating in the National ProStart Student Invitational, if interested.
- Recognition on the National ProStart Student Invitational website
- Recognition at the final evening Awards Dinner
- Six-foot tabletop booth at the Education and Business Expo
- Institution listing in the National ProStart Student Invitational program book
- Admission for two representatives to attend all meal functions for two days including an on-site breakfast, luncheon and Awards Dinner
Education and Business Expo Contribution Package $500
Available only to post-secondary institutions
- Six-foot tabletop booth at the Education and Business Expo
- Institution listing in the National ProStart Student Invitational program book
- Admission for one representative to attend all meal functions for two days including an on-site breakfast, luncheon and Awards Dinner
General Donation $100
Available only to post-secondary institutions
- Institution listing in the National ProStart Student Invitational program book
