Sponsorship Opportunities

Why sponsor the NMEA 2024 Conference? 

By supporting the NMEA 2024 Conference you will be part of a special event that brings together hundreds of inspired and passionate professional educators dedicated to teaching about our marine, coastal and aquatic environments. NMEA members promote the conservation, enjoyment, and wise use of aquatic resources, and your support will facilitate engagement with new science, exploration of new teaching techniques and foster professional connections to improve the future of our waterways and communities. 

What does the money I raise support? 

Conference sponsors make it possible for registration to be affordable for all members. Many teachers receive no support from their employers to attend professional development programs during the summer. Similarly, smaller organizations struggle to send informal educators when working with a tight budget. Your sponsorship will positively impact local educators and help provide young people with inspiring curriculum, hands-on experiences and life-changing learning. 

To become a sponsor contact nmea2024@marine-ed.org.

Sponsorship Levels

Right Whale $10,000 and up 
(Emerald-Platinum) 

  • Prominent logo placement in marketing materials 

  • Opportunity to introduce keynote speaker or VIP Guest 

  • Complimentary prime location of two (2) tables in conference exhibit hall 

  • Two (2) - four (4) complimentary conference registrations 

  • Full-page advertisement in conference program 

  • Special visual and verbal recognition for sponsoring a particular conference event (e.g. Stegner lecture, Keynote Presentation, Youth Conference etc.) 

  • Two (2) - four (4) complimentary single year individual membership to NMEA 

Grey Seal $5,000 to $9,999 
(Gold) 

  • Prominent logo placement in marketing materials 

  • Complimentary prominent location in conference exhibit hall 

  • One (1) complimentary conference registration 

  • Half-page advertisement in conference program 

  • Special visual and verbal recognition for sponsoring a particular conference event (e.g. Stegner lecture, Keynote Presentation, Youth Conference etc.) 

  • One (1) complimentary single year individual membership to NMEA 

American Lobster $2,500 to $4,999 
(Silver) 

  • Logo placement in marketing materials 

  • Complimentary space in conference exhibit hall 

  • Two (2) discounted conference registrations 

  • Quarter-page advertisement in conference program 

  • Special visual and verbal recognition for sponsoring a particular conference event (e.g. Stegner lecture, Keynote Presentation, Youth Conference etc.) 

  • One (1) complimentary single year individual membership to NMEA 

Striped Bass $1,000 to $2,499 
(Bronze)

  • Logo placement in marketing materials 

  • Discounted space in conference exhibit hall 

  • One (1) discounted conference registration 

  • One (1) complimentary single year individual membership to NMEA 

Moon Snail Under $1,000 

  • Logo placement in marketing materials