Sponsors
NC Sea Grant requests your financial support. Help us continue to make our biennial conference the leading platform for showcasing the remarkable coastal research and initiatives unfolding across our state.
Thank you to our 2024 sponsors!
Scotch Bonnet Level Sponsors
Lightning Whelk Level Sponsors
Support the Conference
Sponsoring the North Carolina Coastal Conference means aligning with North Carolina Sea Grant’s pivotal efforts in collaboration with policymakers and scientists. By supporting our initiatives, sponsors contribute to forging partnerships, advancing research, and enhancing education and outreach efforts.
We are requesting your financial support to cover the costs of the annual research conference, including:
- Implementing sustainable strategies throughout the event to lower our carbon footprint
- Awards to the university student poster competition winners
- Low registration rates for student attendance at the conference
- Coffee breaks and receptions to fuel participants’ brains and facilitate networking
- And much more!
Sponsorship Levels
- Scotch Bonnet – $5,000
- Lightning Whelk – $2,500
- Coquina – $1,000
- Keyhole Sand Dollar – $500
- Every Pearl Counts – Minimum Donation of $50
Sponsorship Benefits
| Scotch Bonnet $5,000 | Lightning Whelk $2,500 | Coquina $1,000 | Keyhole Sand Dollar $500 | Every Pearl Counts Minimum $50 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Complementary Registrations | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Recognition in Conference program | ½ page ad | ¼ page ad | |||
| Marketing Emails | X | X | |||
| Website | Logo with link | Logo | |||
| Program | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo |
| PowerPoint Screens | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo | Logo |
| Exhibit Space | X Priority placement | X Priority placement | X | X |
Sponsorship form, payment, and logo must be received by October 4, 2024 to guarantee inclusion in the printed program. For additional questions, please contact Dan DiNicola at dsdinico@ncsu.edu.
The printed conference materials are now in the design phase and logos/ads submitted after October 4th may only be included in our digital materials.