Become a Spelling Bee Sponsor!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsor the Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee with a donation of any amount.

Sponsor at the Bronze level or higher and you may opt to send a team to participate in the Bee. This may be your own team or the library will recruit a nonprofit organization to compete on your behalf.

How do I become a sponsor?

To become a sponsor, please contact Ready to Read or call 269-553-7803.

Benefits of Sponsorship

Gold Level ($3,000 and higher)

  • Logo prominently displayed on spellers’ table and in television broadcast credits
  • Logo featured in Gazette event advertisements, library email newsletters, on the library website, and in the event program
  • Listed as major sponsor in press releases
  • Corporate banner displayed at event
  • Name placed on Kalamazoo Public Library Wall of Honor

Silver Level ($1,500)

  • Name listed in Gazette event advertisements, library email newsletters, on the library website, and in the event program
  • Listed as sponsor in press releases
  • Corporate banner displayed at event
  • Name placed on Kalamazoo Public Library Wall of Honor

Bronze Level ($500)

  • Name listed in post-event Gazette advertisement, event program, and library website

Book Pledge ($250)

  • Name listed in event program, library website, and announced by emcee at event

Letter Sponsor ($100)

  • Name included in alphabet display at event and on library website

Previous Great Grown-Up Spelling Bee Sponsors