The Cricket Celebration Bowl 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 John.T.Grant@espn.com.
Major Sponsors
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.
Aflac
Who hasn’t been blindsided by an unexpected medical bill? That’s why there’s Aflac. Aflac can help take care of the expenses health insurance doesn’t cover, so you can care about everything else. Get to know us - and our 20+ year commitment of support for HBCUs - at aflac.com.
Allstate
What is a legacy? It’s the commitment historically black colleges and universities have shown to their communities. It’s the students who leave their mark on the world and make a difference for the better. Allstate is proud to support HBCUs because making a legacy is about more than getting something for your efforts — it’s about giving back.
Coca Cola
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices. Led by Coca-Cola, one of the world’s most valuable and recognizable brands, our company’s portfolio features 20 billion-dollar brands, 18 of which are available in reduced-, low- or no-calorie options. Our billion-dollar brands include Diet Coke,Coca-Cola Zero, Fanta, Sprite, Dasani, vitaminwater, Powerade, Minute Maid, Simply, Del Valle, Georgia and Gold Peak. Through the world’s largest beverage distribution system, we are the No. 1 provider of both sparkling and still beverages. More than 1.9 billion servings of our beverages are enjoyed by consumers in more than 200 countries each day.
Disney on the Yard
The Walt Disney Company is excited at the work taking place to deepen its engagement and relationship with historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU)s. Inclusion is at the heart of all we do at The Walt Disney Company. By partnering with HBCUs, Disney will continue to build, a long-term pipeline of Black talent through the development of student internships, mentorship opportunities, career and employee spotlights, and more.
McDonalds
At McDonald's, we’re proud of the way we're creating an experience to remember: reaching customers wherever they are and innovating new tastes and choices, while staying true to customer favorites. Modern service. Personal engagement. Great-tasting burgers and fries. Building on our commitments to our people, our communities and our world.
US Army
The Army is the largest military branch in the United States. Its job is to protect the country and its citizens.
Truist
At Truist, we believe in giving back to the communities who have been so good to us. Through our corporate citizenship, Community Benefits Plan, community development efforts, and the Truist Foundation, we’re creating meaningful change on a whole new scale.
Supporting Sponsors
Honda Generators
Honda's commitment to creating products that improve the quality of people's lives goes well beyond automobiles and motorcycles. Since 1953, Honda has manufactured over 100 million power products worldwide. Honda continues to be a leader in the development of low-emission, fuel efficient, environmentally friendly 4-stroke engines for use in generators, water pumps, lawn mowers, outboard motors, and many other power equipment applications. Learn more about Honda’s global Power Products history . Honda Power Equipment, with headquarters in Alpharetta, Georgia, consists of three distinct operating units: Honda Power Equipment, Honda Marine, and Honda Engines . The division's products, including engines, generators, lawn mowers, pumps, snow blowers, tillers, trimmers, and marine engines, are assembled in Honda plants in the United States and around the world.
Luster Products
Luster Products, Inc. is the leading African-American owned manufacturer of premium personal care products servicing people worldwide. Luster® Products, Inc. include the Pink® & Smooth Touch® brand, products for women; SCurl® products for men. Luster Products, Inc. employs more than 400 people worldwide. Our products are sold nationally and internationally through a dynamic sales force and numerous retail outlets. Our main facility – corporate offices, plant and warehouse – is situated on 17 acres in Chicago’s Stockyard Industrial Park. An aerosol production plant is located in suburban Blue Island, Illinois. The company also has a branch office in London.
The phenomenal growth and success of Luster Products, Inc. has been attributed to the business savvy and commitment of the our founder and first president, Fred Luster, Sr., a staff of hardworking, loyal employees and a family spirit that permeates the entire organization.
STRICKLAND SECURITY & SAFETY SOLUTIONS
Strickland Security & Safety Solutions is a full service Security & Safety company. We provide our consultation, resources & services to; businesses, communities, schools and families. We believe in providing professional, cost effective security services to our customers. This principle has been the foundation of our success. It is imperative a security company protects you, your property, and assets, as well as maintaining a professional working and living environment for everyone.
Omni Atlanta at CNN Center
SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY MEETS COSMOPOLITAN ELEGANCE
Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, GA and within the bustling Centennial Park District, our luxury Four Diamond hotel treats you to spectacular views of the downtown skyline or the nearby Centennial Olympic Park from our chic rooms and suites. For events in Atlanta, our hotel is connected to State Farm Arena and the Georgia World Congress Center. Our downtown Atlanta hotel is also the closest hotel to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home to the Atlanta Falcons professional football team and the Atlanta United FC professional soccer club. The hotel’s state-of-the-art fitness center features Peloton Bikes with On-Demand Fitness Programming.
Hilton Atlanta
Downtown comfort linked with Peachtree Center
Off I-75, our hotel is connected via skywalk to Peachtree Center mall and the MARTA Station, linking to Atlanta Airport. We're six blocks from the heart of downtown, Centennial Olympic Park, and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. We're also a preferred hotel of the Georgia Aquarium, a mile away. Enjoy our fitness center, jogging tracks, and tennis and basketball courts.
Media Partners
Andscape
Andscape is a Black media platform dedicated to creating, highlighting, and uplifting the diverse stories of Black identity. Magnified by the power and reach of ESPN and The Walt Disney Company, the Andscape umbrella includes an editorial division, book publishing arm, film and television division, and music publishing group – each united by the shared mission of illuminating the culture and experience of Blackness. Founded in 2022, Andscape is a reimagination, expansion and diversification of The Undefeated’s former platform.
Black College Live
Ticket Package Sponsors
TICKET PACKAGE SPONSORS
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