OUR SPONSORS

The Red Lobster 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].

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RED LOBSTER At Red Lobster, we serve more than your seafood favorites—we serve that can’t-stop-smiling, pass-the-biscuits experience that we call Reel Happiness. We’re often at the heart of life’s celebrations, big and small. That’s why we’re proud to stand with HBCUs across the country at The Celebration Bowl and The Band of the Year competitions—where honor, culture, and Reel Happiness shine bright.

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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.

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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.

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HOME DEPOT HBCUs lead the way toward progress, and with support from Retool Your School—proud sponsor of the Band of the Year—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!

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