OCEANIC EVENING
Saturday, October 26, 2024, 6:00 p.m
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota
1111 Ritz Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236
For more nearly 70 years Mote science has been unlocking the mysteries of the seas:
- Discovering cures for human disease
- Restoring 100 year old coral in less than 2 years
- Helping feed the world with sustainable aquaculture
- Developing solutions for real threats our oceans face
Oceanic Evening is Mote’s signature black-tie gala reaching over 500 individuals in our community. During this annual event, Mote shares its mission to conduct world-class research, conserve our natural resources and promote science education with current and prospective supporters.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
Gulf of Mexico $25,000
- Category exclusivity
- Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
- Recognition from the stage
- One night accommodations at the Ritz Carlton (event night only)
- Recognition on Mote social media
- Logo/name displayed prominently on event collateral, invitation, website, and digital signage
- Full page ad and logo or name in event program
- Logo/name recognition at table
- 20 Mote Aquarium passes
Atlantic $10,000
- Table for 10—premium location with flowing champagne
- Recognition from stage
- Recognition on Mote social media
- Logo/name displayed prominently on event collateral, invitation, website, and digital signage
- Half page ad and logo/name in event program
- Logo/name recognition at table
- 10 Mote Aquarium passes
Pacific $6,000
- Table for 10 with two bottles of champagne
- Logo/name on event collateral, invitation, website and digital signage
- Logo/name recognition at table and in event program
Caribbean $2,000
- Two individual tickets
- Your partnership will provide seating for one scientist and their guest at your table
- Logo/name recognition at the table and event program
Marine $500
- One ticket
- Name listed in event program
Sold only after 9/1/24*
Individual ticket $350
*Subject to availibility
Contact Andria Piekarz at apiekarz@mote.org with any questions
A special thank you to our Oceanic Evening 2023 sponsors:
GULF OF MEXICO
Dr. and Mrs. Bernhard Boecker Foundation Charitable Trust
Drs Andrew and Judith Economos
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Mary Taylor
SOUTHERN
ATLANTIC
Congressman Vern and Sandy Buchanan and Family,
Sarasota Ford and James Buchanan Realty
Lana Em and Richard Davis
Richard Donegan, Cooper Creek Dental
James Ericson
Robert and Anne Essner
Judy Graham
Michelle and Jonathan Mitchell
Susan Molinari and Bill Paxon
Elizabeth Moore
Ted and Susan Sherman
Sandi Stuart and Mike Murray
PACIFIC
Judy Aleman and Steve Bloom
Barbara Brizdle
Cathy & Frank Burzik
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Carol and Bob Carter
Carole Chrisman
Dr. Michael and Mrs. Sharon Crosby
Fred and Terri Derr & Peter and Milly Bierwerth
Terri and Ron Greenbaum
Jane Graham Hyslop
Tyler and Karissa Hyslop
Karen and Gregory Kuppler
Dr. Sam and Dorene Seider
Steven Wagner, UBS Financial Services, Inc.
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Ann Walborn
Friends of Boca Grande
The New Amsterdam Charitable Foundation