2025 SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
The Big Bang (2 Available)
Presenting Sponsor–$100,000
Guest Experience
• Includes Two Premium Front-Row Tables (up to 20 guests total)
• Luxury table experience with prime placement, signature floral centerpieces, upgraded linens, and tableside sparkling wine service
• Custom-curated table beverage menu with top-shelf wine, craft cocktails, and mocktails
Branding & Recognition
• “Presented by” naming on all event branding (invitation, website, press releases, digital promotions)
• Full-screen logo featured in on-screen sponsor loop as Presenting Sponsor
• Full-Page Ad in printed program with priority logo placement on event signage
• Live stage mention as Presenting Sponsor during the event
Exclusive Engagements
• First choice of naming rights to one signature science activation, including: -Cocktail Party -Afterparty -Main Stage
• Custom-named signature cocktail/mocktail at the bar with dedicated signage
• Private appreciation dinner with Science Center leadership (for 6 guests)
Extended Value Beyond the Night
• Exclusive behind-the-scenes collections tour for up to 10 team members post-event
• LinkedIn feature and quote in CEO’s quarterly newsletter
• Custom “Thank You” video to share internally or on social media
• Feature story in post-event newsletter and annual report
• Dedicated social media spotlight
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
Cosmic Explorer (2 Available)
Major Sponsor – $50,000
Guest Experience
• Includes Two Premium Tables (up to 20 guests total)
• Premium seating near stage
• Complimentary bottle service featuring select wines or signature cocktails
Branding & Recognition
• High-visibility logo placement across digital and print channels
• Full-Page Ad in printed program and logo featured on event signage
• On-screen recognition and live stage acknowledgment
• Exclusive Engagements
• Naming opportunity for one featured science engagement area: -Cocktail Party -Afterparty -Main Stage
Year-Round Impact
• Invitation to exclusive Innovation Breakfast with Science Center thought leaders
• Option for a team science workshop or volunteer day with Science Center staff (great for CSR goals)
• Social media spotlight and post-event newsletter feature
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
• Recognition in the Science Center Annual Report
GalaxyVoyager Partner – $25,000
Guest Experience
• Includes One Premium Table (up to 10 guests)
• Reserved seating with prime view of stage
• Complimentary sparkling wine or signature cocktail service
Branding & Recognition
• Logo featured on all major event collateral (invitation, website, signage)
• Half-Page Ad in printed program
• On-screen logo inclusion and live stage mention
Exclusive Engagement
• Opportunity to name one special event element, such as:
-Table of Elements Sponsor Wall -Glow Tubes -Photo Booth
-Safety Glasses -Lab Coats -Entrance
-Afterparty DJ
Year-Round Impact
• Social media mention and inclusion in post-event newsletter
• Opportunity to sponsor a STEM Community Event (e.g., SciFest, STEM Showcase) in your company’s name
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
• Recognition in the Science Center Annual Report
Orbital Sponsor–$15,000
Guest Experience
• Includes one table (Up to 10 guests total)
Branding & Recognition
• Half-Page Ad and logo in digital and printed event promotions
• On-screen logo inclusion and live stage acknowledgment
Exclusive Engagement
• Opportunity to name a Science Center-led science demo during the cocktail reception
Year-Round Impact
• Opportunity for a custom team volunteer experience
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
• Recognition in the Science Center Annual Report
Innovation Sponsor–$10,000
Guest Experience
• Includes one table (Up to 10 guests total)
Branding & Recognition
• Logo placement on program and event signage
• On-screen logo
• Inclusion in digital event promotions
Year-Round Impact
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
• Recognition in the Science Center Annual Report
Discovery Sponsor–$5,000
Guest Experience
• 4 Tickets
Branding & Recognition
• Logo featured in printed and digital promotional materials
• On-screen sponsor recognition during the event
Year-Round Impact
• Recognition on the Science Center Donor Wall
• Recognition in the Science Center Annual Report
AMPLIFYING YOUR IMPACT
As a sponsor of WONDER, your brand will be showcased through one of the region’s most trusted and far-reaching organizations.
With nearly 2 million new website visitors and over 6.8 million page views in 2024 alone, the Science Center provides a dynamic digital stage for sponsors to gain meaningful exposure. Our public email list of over 26,000 subscribers consistently engages at industry-leading levels, with a 34.8% open rate and 3.06% click-through rate—ensuring your message reaches an attentive and motivated audience.
Across our robust social media channels, we connect with more than 200,000 followers on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube, creating shareable and authentic moments that increase sponsor visibility and engagement.
Your brand will also benefit from inclusion in our print and digital publications, including:
NewScience Magazine, reaching over 17,000 households and digital readers
The Annual Report, distributed in both print and digital formats to thousands of community stakeholders and supporters
Reaction, our donor newsletter, connecting with the Science Center’s most dedicated patrons
Whether through digital impressions, social storytelling, or communityfacing print materials, sponsorship of WONDER places your brand at the center of science, innovation, and inspiration in the St. Louis region— before, during, and long after the event.
Secure Your Sponsorship Today!
Don’t miss the chance to be part of this exceptional event.
Contact Information Name: Nate Pedigo, PhD, Senior Director, Corporate and Foundation Relations
Saint Louis Science Center
nate.pedigo@slsc.org | 314.289.4467
