Table Sponsor Information

1. Making it Massive.
The photographs in this presentation are the
original work of Dispatch Media Group
photographers.

2. History
• 30+ years
• Recognize achievement
in athletics + academics +
leadership + community
service
• Celebrate dedication,
commitment,
perseverance,
overcoming adversity,
grit, determination
• $84,000 awarded
annually
• Media-based promotion
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3. Scholarships
$84,000 Awarded in 2016
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AWARDS
Scholarships are generously provided by
Motorists and The Dispatch Printing Company.
John J Bishop Male Scholar-Athlete
John J Bishop Female Scholar-Athlete
Male Scholar-Athletes
• Top Male
• First Runner-up
• Second Runner-up
• Third Runner-up
• 4 Honorable Mention
Female Scholar-Athletes
• Top Female
• First Runner-up
• Second Runner-up
• Third Runner-up
• 4 Honorable Mention
Warren S Sneed Memorial Scholarship
NEW Recognition in 2016
• Male Athlete of the Year
• Female Athlete of the Year
• Coach of the Year
• Lou Berliner Award
• State Championship Teams (18) and
Individuals (40)

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SPORTS
All Sports Represented
Boys Swimming & Diving
Girls Swimming & Diving
Baseball
Softball
Boys Golf
Boys Track
Girls Track
Boys Tennis
Boys Football
Girls Golf
Wrestling
Girls Gymnastics
Girls Lacrosse
Boys Lacrosse
Girls Volleyball
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Girls Tennis
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Boys Bowling
Girls Bowling
Field Hockey
Boys Hockey
Boys Water Polo
Girls Water Polo

5. Participating High Schools
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

6. # District # District # District
31 Columbus 2 Mount Gilead 1 Heath
4 Lancaster 2 Mount Vernon 1 Hebron
4 Westerville 2 Pataskala 1 Howard
3 Delaware 2 Pickerington 1 Marengo
3 Dublin 2 Plain City 1 Marysville
3 Gahanna 2 Powell 1 Milford Center
3 Grove City 1 Amanda 1 Millersport
3 Hilliard 1 Ashville 1 Morral
3 Marion 1 Baltimore 1 New Albany
3 Newark 1 Caledonia 1 Reynoldsburg
3 Worthington 1 Cardington 1 Richwood
2 Canal Winchester 1 Carroll 1 Sugar Grove
2 Circleville 1 Centerburg 1 Sunbury
2 Granville 1 Danville 1 Utica
2 Groveport 1 Fredericktown 1 West Jefferson
2 Johnstown 1 Galion 1 Whitehall
2 Lewis Center 1 Galloway 1 Williamsport
2 London
117 HIGH SCHOOLS
Spanning Marion to
Circleville, Mt Vernon to
Millersport, Newark to
Marysville and London to
Danville. Every high school
in the region participates in
this program that has lived
for 30 years.

7. 117 HIGH SCHOOLS
Each red dot represents one participating high school. Collectively the schools cover every household in the region.

8. New in 2016
• Share more stories
• Generate more buzz
• Add excitement and
emotion
• Amplify social impact
• Breathe new LIFE
into the program
• Add more
recognition, more
awards

9. Create a once-in-a-lifetime memory.
Winners of Scholar Athlete Awards this year will be announced LIVE at a massive
recognition event for 250+ Finalists, families, schools and communities.
This picture is from such an event in Jackson, MS.
NEW IN 2016

10. The new Dispatch owner, GateHouse Media, has produced dozens of LIVE High School
athlete recognition events across the USA. Watch this highlight video from an event
in Jackson, MS to get a sense of the Columbus event. Click picture.
VIDEO
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11. A POWERFUL NIGHT OF RECOGNITION
“The Best of Preps banquet is the pinnacle...”
The annual Dispatch Scholar Athlete Awards presented by Motorists
Insurance Group is excited to introduce a Live Event. It will be a powerful
night that recognizes students for athletics, academics, leadership and
community service throughout the 2015-2016 season.
250+ Student Athletes Finalists
117 High Schools Spanning Central Ohio
28 Sports
Award $84,000 in College Scholarships LIVE

12. LIVE is MASSIVE
– Intense energy and emotion with winners announced LIVE on stage
like the ESPYs or OSCARS
– Treat athletes and scholars as celebrities for one night
– Create a “lifetime memory” through VIP “red carpet” experience for
athletes and families
– Celebrate stories of achievement , overcoming adversity, courage,
determination, commitment, elite performance
– Share in each family’s emotional journey for college-bound students
– Excitement and buzz of a national sports celebrity
– Added networking and profile for your company’s associates with
athletes, families, schools, ADs and communities
– Be a founder in this $250,000+ LIVE event production

13. ATHLETES
ATTEND
FOR FREE
ELEGANT
DINNER &
AWARDS
CEREMONY
A-LIST
NATIONAL
SPORTS
CELEBRITY
OPEN TO
THE PUBLIC.
FRIENDS, FAMILIES,
AND SUPPORTERS
THE EVENT

14. SOCIAL MEDIA – OFF THE CHARTS
This event was the #1 trending on twitter for nearly a week in Jackson.
Social media will make Scholar Athlete Awards MASSIVE.

15. EVENT DETAILS
• Wednesday June 1st at
Battelle Hall
• Special guests & event
underwritten by sponsors:
– 234 student-athlete
finalists from 117 schools
– Community leaders and
dignitaries
• Family, friends, supporters
and school leaders will push
attendance to over 1,000
guests
• National sports celebrity

16. CELEBRATION
WELCOME
6:30 PM
ENTRY
6:00 PM
AWARDS
CEREMONY
7:00 – 7:30 PM
CONCLUSION
9:00 PM
CELEBRITY
SPEAKER
7:30 – 8:30 PM
• Doors open
• Registration
• Awards Ceremony
begins
• Welcome & host
intro
• Entree service
begins
• Moderated Q&A
• Audience Q&A
AWARDS
CEREMONY
8:30 – 9:00 PM
• Male & Female
Scholar Athletes
of the Year
• Coach of the
Year
Date:
Wednesday June 1st
Time:
6:00p – 9:00p
Welcome, Awards Ceremony, Guest Speaker, Final Awards, Conclusion
Location:
Columbus Convention Center, Battelle Hall

17. SPORTS CELEBRITY APPEARANCES
Joe Montana Drew Brees Michael Phelps
Chipper Jones
Dale Earnhardt, Jr. Venus and Serena Williams
These celebrities have appeared in other markets.

18. OUR CELEBRITY
2007 Heisman Trophy winner and 2006 + 2008 BCS National
Championship under Coach Urban Meyer. University of Florida.

19. ACROSS
EVERY
COMMUNITY
ATHLETES
ATTEND FOR
FREE
REACH
ATHLETES
AND THEIR
FAMILIES
YOU ARE PART
OF THIS
PROGRAM
FROM THE
BEGINING
CREATE A
NIGHT THEY
WILL
ALWAYS
REMEMBER
TOUCH THEIR HEARTS
Your company will
create a life-long
emotional connection
with finalists,
families, school
communities and
their networks.
The possibilities are
limitless.

20. “This is a huge event. We’re really again
proud to be able to bring this for the first
time, with the other sponsors, to Jackson.
And really pleased so far with the success.”
“…this is another chapter of our
approach to giving a special
recognition to people.”
“ I think this is probably the premier event for
the High School athlete in the community. It’s a
great way to recognize these kids and all the
hard work they have put in.”
“ This event has continued to grow each year that we’ve
been a part of it and has continued to just really get a lot
of attention from a number of people around the
community. It really is a chance for the entire community
to recognize these student athletes for what they do.”
SPONSOR ENDORSEMENTS

21. TABLE SPONSORS VALUE
• Allow 250+ student
finalists to attend for
FREE
• Receive one corporate
table of 8 for your
company, use however
you want
• National Sports
Celebrity memorabilia
– Hand-autographed
photo
– Chance to win VIP
Meet & Greet
tickets – 4 winners
each get 2 tickets
(announcement
April 17)

22. TABLE SPONSORS VALUE
At the event
• Prominent table, placed in order of signed
agreement
• Recognition for your company
• Company name listed in Event Program
• Company name recognized from stage during
ceremony
• Inclusion in Sunday Dispatch souvenir guide from
event, featuring all finalists and winners – 1/2
page full color ad for your company
($3,000 value)
• 1/2 page b/w ad to run in Mon-Fri Dispatch in
June ($2,000 value)
A great way to advertise your business in
The Columbus Dispatch.

23. TABLE SPONSORS VALUE
Beyond the event
• Be a founding partner this
exciting new annual
tradition
• People will talk about this
event for a long time
• It will be a forever memory
for each student and family
• Athletes and families will
share across their spheres of
influence
• Social media buzz – tweets,
Facebook, Instagram and
more
• Aspirational – athletes will
strive to be invited next year
• Positive impact, stories and
sharing from attendees

24. PROMOTION FOR EVENT
Estimated Total Value: $265,250
Dispatch and its media partners
are planning MASSIVE exposure
for this LIVE event…
Dispatch Media Group
– $175,000
Television Partner
– $50,000
Radio Partner (pending)
– $17,750
Outdoor
– $20,000
Digital
– $2500

25. VALUE
• Be a founding
partner in this
$250,000 LIVE event
• Celebrate 250+
amazing students
• Receive recognition
for your company
• Receive ads in
Dispatch Souvenir
Event Guide and
Dispatch
• Value to your
company: $7,500
• Investment
$2,500

26. It Will Be Massive.

27. Wednesday June 1, 2016
TABLE SPONSOR AGREEMENT
Dispatch Scholar Athlete Awards Table Sponsorship agreement between
_____ ___ and The Dispatch Media Group.
_______________________ will receive:
 Half page, full color ad in special section
 One Corporate Sponsorship table of eight
 Additional half page, black and white ad to run in June (M-F)
 Enter to win a pair of VIP Meet-and-Greet passes with Guest Speaker
 (1) Guest Speaker signed Headshot
Dispatch Media Group will receive:
 $2,500 to be billed before or in the month of June 2016.
Business Name:__________________________________________________________
Address:_______________________ City:____________ State:_______ Zip:________
Phone:_____________________ Email:_____________________________________
Authorized by:____________________________________ Date:_________________
Signature:_______________________________________