

Wed, Dec 07
|Sanford, FL
MLK Steering Committee, Inc. Sponsorships
The City of Sanford Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Steering Committee, Inc. is proud to present the 35th Annual celebration and memorial observance. We invite you to join us in keeping the dream alive through four days of celebration, reflection, fun and service.
Time & Location
Dec 07, 2022, 9:22 PM – Jan 05, 2023, 12:00 AM
Sanford, FL
About the event
Please Note: DO NOT PAY ONLINE. Please select "Offline Payment" during the checkout process. You will receive an invoice for the deired sponsorship level, minus the service fee displayed. (Service fees paid online are nonrefundable)
The City of Sanford Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Steering Committee, Inc. is proud to present the 36th Annual celebration and memorial observance. This year’s theme is “Women of The Movement – Hidden Gems of Sanford.” We invite you to join us in celebrating the notable accomplishments of Women throughout the history of the civil rights movement in our country and here in the Sanford Seminole County community. During the King holiday weekend, we will host the following four days of events and we would like your support in helping us to continue to keep the dream alive.
Your sponsorship and support will enable the MLK Celebration Steering Committee to keep the dream alive through four days of celebration, reflection and service with the following activities:
Oratorical Contest & Scholarship Fund
January 13, 2023 – The oratorical contest will be held at the Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford, FL 32773 at 6:00 PM. Eligible candidates are local high school seniors. They are required to write a speech on selected topics on Dr. King and conduct an oral presentation in front of a panel of local community leaders and educators. Scholarships will be awarded to first, second and third place winners in the name of the following individuals:
- Joy Eva Lawson Williams (deceased) former MLK Scholarship Committee Chairperson
- Former Sanford Mayor Bettye D. Smith (creator – Dr. MLK, Jr. Committee)
- Doris Thomas (deceased), former Seminole County Educator
Commemorative Banquet
January 14, 2023 – The banquet will be held at 6:00 PM at the Sanford Civic Center, 401 East Seminole Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32771.
Interfaith Service
January 15, 2023 – The interfaith service will be held at 3:00 PM at St. James House of Prayer, 2775 Celery Ave., Sanford, FL 32771.
Parade & Festival in the Park
January 16, 2023 – The parade will start at 10:00 AM at the intersection of Historical Goldsboro Blvd. and Persimmon Ave and proceed east to Holly Ave.
The Community Day event will begin immediately following the parade on the event grounds at Ft. Mellon Park on the beautiful shores of Lake Monroe.
Options
Price
Quantity
Total
Platinum - $2,500 (Banquet)
$2,500.00
+$62.50 service fee
This level includes 1 (one) Preferred Full-Page Ad, Sponsorship of the Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemorative Banquet, Two (10 Per Table) Preferred Corporate Tables, Company Banner (Displayed at Banquet and Festival in The Park), and Name Recognition in All Broadcasts and Social Media.
$2,500.00
+$62.50 service fee
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Gold - $1,000 (Banquet)
$1,000.00
This level includes 1 (one) Full Page Ad in Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemorative Dinner Program, One (10 Per Table) Corporate Table, and Name Recognition in All Broadcast and Social Media.
$1,000.00
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Silver - $650 (Banquet)
$650.00
This level includes One (10 Per Table) Corporate Table, and a Full Page Ad in Dr. MLK, Jr. Commemorative Dinner Program
$650.00
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Reserved Table $550 (Banquet)
$550.00
+$13.75 service fee
This level includes One table (10 per table).
$550.00
+$13.75 service fee
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Festival Sponsor - $3000
$3,000.00
This level includes Premium recognition at festival, Speaking opportunity from stage at the park, Full page program ad, Parade entry, Name & logo recognition in MLK broadcasts, print and social media channels, and a Premium booth location in the park
$3,000.00
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Parade Sponsor - $2,500
$2,500.00
This level includes an Exclusive name recognition, Speaking opportunity from stage at the park, Full page program ad, Name and logo recognition in MLK broadcasts, print and social media channels, and a Premium booth location in the park. Please Note: Select "Offline Payment" during the checkout process. DO NOT PAY ONLINE . You will receive an invoice for the chosen sponsorship level, minus the service fee displayed.
$2,500.00
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Partner Sponsor - $950
$950.00
+$23.75 service fee
The level includes Full-page program ad, Parade entry, and Name and logo recognition in MLK broadcast, print and social media channels Please Note: Select "Offline Payment" during the checkout process. DO NOT PAY ONLINE . You will receive an invoice for the chosen sponsorship level, minus the service fee displayed.
$950.00
+$23.75 service fee
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Unity Sponsor - $700
$700.00
+$17.50 service fee
This level includes a Full-page program ad, plus Name and logo recognition in MLK broadcast, print and social media channels Please Note: Select "Offline Payment" during the checkout process. DO NOT PAY ONLINE . You will receive an invoice for the chosen sponsorship level, minus the service fee displayed.
$700.00
+$17.50 service fee
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