Solar Decathlon Sponsors Make Everything Possible
Wednesday, July 23, 2014By Carol Laurie
U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon sponsors know a good thing when they see it. After all, the Solar Decathlon is more than an award-winning competition and highly popular public exhibit. It’s also a proven workforce development program that prepares collegiate students for careers in clean energy. The Solar Decathlon uses blended methods (including classroom instruction and real-world application) to teach science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) for building systems design and operation.
Solar Decathlon sponsors have a shared commitment to the goals of this inspiring competition, including STEM education, workforce development, and clean energy solutions. And in addition to supporting the goals that matter most to them, these sponsors have the opportunity to fulfill a variety of Solar Decathlon event needs.
For example, one of the most publicly visible sponsorship needs is event promotion. This sustaining-level sponsorship contribution will help drive attendance to the eight-day exhibit in Southern California through traditional and digital media outreach. In return, the official Solar Decathlon 2015 event promotion sponsor will receive top-level sustaining sponsor benefits, including high-profile recognition through online and traditional media, co-branding opportunities, and an extensive onsite presence. With these benefits, the Solar Decathlon 2015 event promotion sponsor will enjoy dedicated outdoor exhibit space within the Solar Decathlon village, speaking roles at ceremonies, naming rights to a pedestrian street in the village, logos on village signage, and full-page recognition in the Solar Decathlon 2015 Visitors Guide.
Solar Decathlon sustaining sponsors receive outstanding benefits, such as playing an active role in ceremonies like this ribbon cutting, which opened Solar Decathlon 2013. (Credit: Eric Grigorian/U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon)
As Solar Decathlon Director Richard King says: “The Solar Decathlon has the power to reach millions, to educate, to influence, and to lead. Sponsors provide the power to make it all possible.”
It’s your time to shine. Join the Solar Decathlon sponsor family. For more information about our sponsor program, download the Solar Decathlon 2015 sponsorship brochure and contact Richard King to discuss how your organization can contribute to Solar Decathlon 2015.
Carol Laurie is the communications manager of the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.