Sponsorships and Benefits

In addition, to the NSC Division Sponsors, ASC-AGC is opening new sponsorship opportunities for non-contractor companies. Division Sponsors are contractors who develop the problems, judge the presentations and decide the winning teams.

Becoming an NSC Sponsor is a great opportunity to encourage our top construction students and support the future leaders of this growing industry. The NSC's simulated real-life problem solving design challenges students to bring to life the theories and techniques they have learned in the classroom.

All sponsors receive the following benefits:

1. Recognition and logo on all NSC materials and the website
2. Exposure to the top 126 undergraduate construction students and 21 faculty member decision-makers representing over 21 universities nationwide.
3. Recognition in a post-event mailing to AGC's Student Chapters representing over 100 universities and colleges
4. A special thank you during the event
5. Logo placement on commemorative golf shirt that are given to all students, faculty and sponsors

Sponsorship Opportunities

Official Copy Room

Sponsorship: $5,000

The NSC Official Copy Room is a high traffic area utilized by the teams during the 30 hour problem solving period of the competition. The room provides free copies, work space for the students to compile their project-related paperwork, drinks and snacks.

Benefits:

1. Open 24 hours
2. High traffic area
3. Opportunity to display promotional material (Note, this material is subject to AGC's approval.)
4. Prominent display of company signage

Awards Dinner

Sponsorship: $25,000

The NSC Awards Dinner is a highly attended event by students, college faculty members, Division Sponsors and other construction and education professionals. Last year's dinner was attended by over 200 attendees. During this time, each Division Sponsor recognizes a first, second and third place winner. Monetary awards for the schools are also given, along with trophies for the school and each member of the winning team. AGC will present all first place winning teams with a gift for each of the students and the faculty member/coach. Dinner and non-alcoholic beverages are served at this event.

Benefits:

1. Prominent display of company signage at the Awards Dinner
2. A special thank you during the Awards Dinner
3. Opportunity to give a brief (2-3 minute) welcome at the Awards Dinner
4. Special thank you on the invitation and materials
5. Opportunity to display company materials on seats and on sponsor's table at the Awards Dinner.
6. Audience expected at 200-300.

Opening Reception

Sponsorship: $10,000

The Opening Reception is an exciting event that kicks off the National Student Competition. During the reception, all students and faculty coaches are registered, the commemorative golf shirts are presented, and the Division Sponsors provide an update on their respective problems. Heavy hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages are served at this event.

Benefits:

1. Prominent display of company signage at the Opening Reception
2. A special thank you during the welcome at the Opening Reception
3. Special thank you on the invitation and materials
4. Opportunity to display company materials on sponsor's table at the Opening Reception
5. Audience expected at 200-300

Awards

Sponsorship: $6,000 or product plus $1,000

AGC presents the students and coaches of the first place winning teams of each division with a gift. Each commemorative gift is engraved with the competition name and date. In the past, AGC has given leather watches and most recently iPod Nanos. The opportunity exists for a monetary or product sponsorship. A company may agree to provide the actual award (23 items total) pending approval of AGC staff plus $1,000 for engraving, shipping and handling.

Benefits:

1. Award that will be used by the students and college faculty after the event
2. Prominent display of company signage at the Awards Dinner
3. A special thank you during the Awards Dinner

Box Lunches

Sponsorship: $7,000

Box Lunches will be provided to all the student contestants and coaches during the problem solving event. This is a highly appreciated feature of the competition. The students work around the clock and rarely take breaks. The lunch box will consist of (but not limited to) a sandwich, drink and a dessert.

Benefits:

1. Prominent display of company signage
2. Marketing materials in or on the box lunch. (Note, the marketing materials must be provided by sponsor.)
3. A special thank you recognition

Golf Shirt Sponsorship

Sponsorship: $6,000

Golf Shirts are given to all 126 students and 21 faculty coaches. These high quality shirts are worn by all students and faculty coaches and serve as a commemorative item for many years after the event.

Benefits:

1. Award that will be used by the students and college faculty during and after the event
2. Company logo on shirt

If you have any questions or comments about the contest, please contact Carrie Harper via e-mail at harperc@agc.org or by phone at (703) 837-5316.

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