Thank you for your interest in supporting the Auto Draft as a sponsor!
There are multiple ways you can help connect promising collision repair students from over 15 local schools to over 500 invited employers at this exciting event, and each has benefits for your business.
From top-of-mind brand awareness to putting your products in the hands of a future tech, don’t miss this opportunity to get creative and have some fun. Media reporters and photographers from TV, newspapers, social media and auto magazines are counting on you to help make this event spectacular!
Seven Ways to Support
Top Sponsor
$5000
Available: TWO
Maximum exposure for your business at the event
Top Sponsors receive:
- Business logo on flyers and marketing materials
- Business logo patch on student exhibitor shirts (top of sleeve)
- Large banners at the event visible from the street
- 10’x10’ booth space (tent, table and chairs available by request)
- Special recognition at trophy ceremony
- Lunch for up to 5 people at the event
- Contact info for each participating school
- List of collision repair shops that attended the event
Demo Sponsor
$2500
Available: FOUR
Demonstrate your products hands-on in our spray booths or shop space
Demo Sponsors receive:
- Use of shop space (1), prep space (1), or spray booth (2) to demonstrate tools, techniques or products to students, technicians and bodyshop staff throughout the day
- Business logo patch on student exhibitor shirts (sleeve)
- Banner and signs at the event
- Recognition at trophy ceremony
- Lunch for up to 5 people at the event
- Contact info for each participating school
- List of collision repair shops that attended the event
Top Trophy Sponsor
$1000+
Available: EIGHT
Donate tools, materials or cash to create a custom prize package students need
This sponsorship involves a tangible donation instead of cash. Each trophy prize package valued at $1000 or more will reward the winning student with the tools or supplies they will need for future employment or projects. Creativity is encouraged since the award ceremony will be well-documented by media.
Items must be received by April 15, 2024
Trophy Sponsors receive:
- Special recognition at trophy ceremony
- Lunch for 2 people at the event
- Professional photos of the winning student with the trophy package on stage
Vendor Booth
$1000
Available: 20
10’x10′ booth space for product display, info, games or giveaways
Games, challenges, activities and creativity are encouraged.
Vendors receive:
- Lunch for 2 people at the event
- Booth tent, table and chairs available by request
- Contact info for each participating school
- List of collision repair shops that attended the event
Sales of open box, scratch and dent, and other student discounted goods pending approval
Company’s Choice Trophy
$500+
Available: No maximum
Donate tools, materials or cash to create a prize package students need
This sponsorship involves a cash or tool/material donation valued at least $500 that will reward the winning student with the tools or supplies they will need for future employment or projects.
Items must be received by April 15, 2024
Trophy Sponsors receive:
- Exclusive voting for your student of choice
- Recognition at trophy ceremony
- Lunch for 2 people at the event
- Professional photos of the winning student with the trophy package on stage
Goodie Bag Swag
150 Items
Available: No maximum
Donate small tools, product samples, gift certificates, coupons or swag
This sponsorship involves a tangible donation of 150 items to be given in goodie bags to each exhibiting student. Career-useful tools and product sample packs make the biggest and most lasting impression, and creativity is encouraged.
Items must be received by April 15, 2024
Goodie Bag Sponsors receive:
- Recognition at trophy ceremony
Education Angel
Anytime, any amount. All collision repair schools struggle with limited budgets and supplies. If you would like to make a donation of cash, new or used vehicles or parts, tools, equipment, supplies or materials in any amount, please contact us to discuss your ideas. Thank you!