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OUR SPONSORS

The Band of the Year offers a wide variety of sponsorship opportunities that can meet you company’s needs. For more information, please reach out to Executive Director John Grant at [email protected].


 

RED LOBSTER

Red Lobster is the world’s largest and most-loved seafood restaurant company. We focus on serving the highest quality, freshly prepared seafood to our guests across the country. As a brand that’s often at the heart of life’s celebrations, big and small, we’re thrilled to support HBCUs across the country by being part of The Celebration Bowl and The Band of the Year competition—an incredible opportunity to join in such a momentous occasion of honor and celebration.


CRICKET

We believe we smile bigger when we smile together. That’s why we’re proud to support and celebrate HBCUs on the field, in the classroom, and beyond. At Cricket, we make your wireless experience easy.  We have the phones you want, a range of plans to fit your budget and lifestyle, and the services you need, like flexible plan and payment options.  All on our nationwide network.


CARESOURCE

CareSource is a nonprofit, nationally recognized managed care organization with over 2.3 million members. CareSource administers one of the largest Medicaid managed care plans in the U.S. The organization offers health insurance, including Medicaid, Health Insurance Marketplace and Medicare products. As a mission-driven organization, CareSource is transforming health care with innovative programs that address the social determinants of health, health equity, prevention and access to care. CareSource stands united with HBCUs in delivering innovation and workforce, economic and social development for all leading to a brighter, healthier future. This includes HBCU scholarship support, unprecedented health initiatives for HBCU athletes, employee volunteerism and a robust and proactive HBCU recruitment program. HBCU alumni have integral leadership roles through the organization and on its executive management team.


HOME DEPOT

HBCUs lead the way toward progress, and with support from Retool Your School—proud sponsor of the Celebration Bowl—they help create opportunities, honor legacies, and build stronger communities. For over 15 years, they’ve partnered with campuses to fund upgrades and support growth. Let’s continue building together!