2024 Academic Awards Celebration Sponsorship Kit

ACADEMIC AWARDS 2024 CELEBRATION SPONSORSHIP GUIDE

May 4 Embassy Suites Norman, Oklahoma

Celebrating Academic Excellence in Oklahoma's Join us in honoring impactful educators and outstanding high school seniors

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or more than 30 years, the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence has united top public school educators and high school students statewide at its Academic Awards Celebration. This inspiring event celebrates 100 high school seniors as Academic All-Staters and five outstanding educators with the Medal for Excellence. Educators' heartfelt stories and experiences create unforgettable moments, showcasing the brilliance and positive impact of Oklahoma's public schools.

OFE knows the importance of highlighting the immense influence excellent educators and education provide today to ensure a better tomorrow.

Your Investment

Showcase your commitment to public education by investing in a celebration of academic achievement.

Each level provides the opportunity to sponsor an Academic All-State honoree.

President’s Honor Roll: $10,000 Limited to five sponsorship positions

● Sponsor an Academic All-State honoree and a Medal for Excellence Award recipient. ● High visibility during the event and in the extensive pre-event promotion. ● Opportunity to present sponsored Medal for Excellence Award at the event.

Have an idea for a celebration sponsorship that isn’t on the list? We’d love to hear your thoughts! Please reach out to Executive Director Elizabeth Inbody at (405) 236-0006 or einbody@ofe.org.

● Recognition in the video sharing the story of the Medal for Excellence recipient. ● Introduction at the Donor-Trustee Reception. ● Thank-you post on OFE's social media accounts. ● All the benefits of the Superintendent's and Principal's Honor Rolls.

Public Schools

Academic Awards Academic All-State Honoree Included with Principal's, Superintendent's and President's Honor Roll sponsorships

Each year, the Oklahoma Academic All-State Program recognizes just 100 honorees, providing individuals and corporations with the unique opportunity to sponsor each scholar. Sponsors not only get to support an outstanding student, but also have the opportunity to promote and recognize their scholar as part of their investment in Oklahoma public education.

Superintendent’s Honor Roll: $5,000 ● Sponsor an Academic All-State honoree.

Medal for Excellence Award Winner

● Recognition in the event program and signage.

Included with President's Honor Roll sponsorship

● Name featured in digital supplement that highlights award winners. ● Name and logo highlighted on OFE's website. ● Name featured in Academic Awards Celebration marketing newsletters. ● Personalized media kit with graphics for organization's social media and website provided. ● All the benefits of the Principal's Honor Roll.

Principal’s Honor Roll: $2,000 ● Sponsor an Academic All-State honoree ● Listed alongside sponsored scholar in the event program and digital supplement. ● Named on OFE's website, OFE.org. ● Opportunity to meet and take a photo with sponsored scholar at the celebration.

OFE now offers the chance to sponsor the five Medal for Excellence Awards, which span elementary to university levels. Sponsors have the opportunity to introduce themselves and present a Medal for Excellence at the podium during the Academic Awards Celebration. OFE will also recognize President's Honor Roll sponsors at an event at the honoree's school.

OFE Board of Trustees Celebration Co-Chairs: Casey Gilliam & Scott Thompson Andrew J. Morris, President Lee Ann DeArman, President-Elect & Secretary Matt Trentham, Treasurer Elizabeth Inbody, Executive Director Nancy K. Hall Darin Kent Robyn R. Miller Lisa Robertson Liz Robertson Peggy J. Wisdom

Ada

Bill Anoatubby† John R. Hargrave Susan Paddack Alva Janet Cunningham

Elk City Sandy Werner

Antlers Bill H. Hill

El Reno Suzanne Thompson

Ardmore G. Bridger Cox

Enid Sherrel A. Jones Bert H. Mackie Martie Oyler

Balko Matt Trentham Bartlesville Vanessa Drummond Kathy Zervas

Foraker Laura C. Reed

Blanchard Kathryn Turner

Frederick Loyd Benson

Carmen Christa Leamon Hughes Carnegie Gail Bliss Checotah Patsy Mann Cheyenne James Calvert Stuart Sander Susan I. Thurmond Claremore Jan McClaren Frank C. Robson Carolyn A. Taylor Comanche Terry Davidson Dallas, TX Carrie Headington Duncan Jari Askins Barbara M. Braught Edmond Dan Boren Kyle A. Frankfurt Casey Gilliam

Idabel Brian E. Shipp Jenks Michael Epps Lawton Jennifer Dennis Beth Johnson Linda K. Neal Midwest City Rick Cobb Moore Linda Ammons Starling Newcastle David L. Boren Molly Shi Boren† John B. Gorton Noble Erika Wright Norman Mike Blake Jr. Sean Burrage Jenny Dakil Lee Ann DeArman Charlotte A. Jones

Farooq S. Karim Stewart Ryan Neil P. Schemmer Joe Siano Claudia Swisher Emily Virgin

Park Ridge, IL Anil V. Gollahalli

Stroud Arthur H. Thompson

Pauls Valley Daniel V. Barney II Patricia Sholar

Oklahoma City Jami Rhoades Antonisse Ruben Aragon Jan Barrick Julie E. Bates Bob Burke Aletha Burrage Stephen G. Butler William M. Cameron Chip Carter J. Bridger Cox Morgan Harris Jean Hendrickson Sonja J. Hughes Mary M. Jenkins Glen D. Johnson Shelly Lambertz Nancy L. Leonard Sheryl Lovelady Noble McIntyre Ken Miller Andrew J. Morris Polly Nichols Charles L. Oppenheim Marion Paden Earlene Parr David Postic Linda R. Rodgers Corinne Simon D. Craig Story Alyson Willis Tony Zahn

Perry Charles R. Hall

Tulsa Howard G. Barnett Jr. Sharon M. Bartlett Shoney Blake Ken Busby Annie Chang Diane Eason Contreras Frank V. Cooper Kyden Creekpaum Melvin R. Gilliam Deanne Dutton Hughes Dow R. Hughes Paige L. Johnson David C. Kendrick Judy Z. Kishner Jennifer Loren Leslie Paris Joseph L. Parker Jr. Cathryn Render Barbara D. Sturdivant Leonelle E. Thompson John Waldron Melissa Woolridge

Ponca City James K. Howard Portola Valley, CA Dan Gilbert Poteau Stephen B. Holton Purcell Gracie Montgomery Sand Springs Scott Thompson Sapulpa Claudia Holdridge Bartlett Seminole Rebecca J. M. Kennedy Melvin R. Moran Lana Reynolds Shawnee Karen Henson Spring, TX Kyle Dahlem Stillwater Mike Boynton Jr. Jason F. Kirksey Michelle Nabors

Weatherford Phillip Reid Wichita, KS Mary Frances Michaelis† Woodward Leah M. Barby Bruce T. Benbrook Yukon Dayna Rowe † Distinguished Trustee Emeritus

Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 5530 N. Western Ave. Suite 100, Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4003 • (405) 236-0006 • info@ofe.org

SUPPORT Academic All-State sponsor Medal for Excellence sponsor PUBLICITY Name listed on OFE website Name listed in digital Academic Award supplement Personalized media kit with graphics for business’ social media and website Mention in statewide Academic Awards email marketing newsletter* Individual thank-you post with business logo on OFE social media accounts Recognition in Medal for Excellence recipient video Recognition at Medal for Excellence on-site presentation* EVENT RECOGNITION Name listed in event program Recognized on event signage Opportunity to present sponsored Medal for Excellence winner at event Introduction at Donor-Trustee Reception EVENT PARTICIPATION Seats at the Academic Awards Celebration on May 4 Invitations to Donor-Trustee Reception

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Academic Awards Program Sponsorship Levels & Benefits

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*Subject to event date and print deadlines

Sponsor Information

Sponsorship Level Contact Name

Donor / Business Name

Do you have a logo you would like used on materials?

Yes

How would you like to be listed in publicity?

No

President’s Honor Roll $10,000 Superintendent’s Honor Roll $5,000 Principal’s Honor Roll $2,000

Address City State Zip Code

Other $

Benefit Information

Phone Email Address

I will attend the celebration.

Which student would you prefer to sponsor?

I am unable to attend the celebration.

Payment Information

Check Payable to Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence

Return form to:

Credit Card Donate securely at www.ofe.org/donate

Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence 5530 N. Western Ave., Suite 100 Oklahoma City, OK 73118-4003

Bill Me Payment deadline is May 4, 2024.

Or email form to: einbody@ofe.org Phone number: (405) 236-0006

Number of allotted celebration and Donor-Trustee Reception tickets that I will use.

Nonprofit tax ID number is 73-126-0595.

All donations to OFE are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law.