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.
Radio One
Our presence is felt. From lyrical Hip Hop and rhythmic R&B to soul-stirring Gospel, provocative Talk/News and even Sports, Radio One is where urban listeners turn for entertainment, inspiration and information. Our listeners trust us. We’ve proven to be a community partner; always providing a mic to amplify the voice of Black America. Our communities know our over 150 on-air talents not just as voices, but faces they see in the community engaging in the issues that impact Urban America. We keep it real. From celebrity news and the hottest music, to politics and protest. We take our job seriously from the radio dial to digital/social. And from the car to a mobile device. We keep our audience covered 24/7. It’s been over 35 years. We aren’t going anywhere. Black culture is here to stay – and so are we.
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.
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.
TicketSmarter
With seats for over 100,000 live events and 48 million tickets for sale, TicketSmarter® helps customers from all walks of life experience the power and excitement of live events by creating helpful partnerships and giving back.
Cheribundi
Cheribundi is a not-from-concentrate tart cherry juice made from a proprietary juicing process developed by scientists at Cornell University to yield peak antioxidant levels. 200 NCAA and professional sports teams, plus thousands of elite and amateur athletes, are using Cheribundi for faster muscle recovery, better sleep, and increased stamina. Teams that use Cheribundi include the New England Patriots, Cleveland Cavaliers, New York Yankees, University of Alabama, University of Texas, Chicago Blackhawks, and the U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team. Regular consumption of tart cherry juice is reported to reduce post-exercise muscle soreness and speed up recovery after exercise. Tart cherries also contain significant levels of melatonin that is believed to promote deeper, more restful sleep. Cheribundi tart cherry juice products are available nationwide in grocery, natural, and specialty retailers, including Publix, Safeway, Kroger, Target, Wegmans, Whole Foods, Wal-Mart, HEB, Meijer, Costco, Rite Aid, Food Lion, and online at Amazon.com. For more information, visit Cheribundi.com. Or you can discover the benefits for yourself by taking the Cheribundi 7-Day Challenge.
PRIMESPORT
When you’re crossing that Bucket List item off your list, make sure the experience lives up to your expectations. The best seats in the house, shaking hands with your favorite players, getting the VIP treatment before the big event- that’s the Ultimate Gameday Experience. That’s the PRIMESPORT Experience. PRIMESPORT is the leading global Sports Travel and Event Management company, offering tickets, corporate and fan travel packages, and hospitality events for corporations, professional sports teams, and fans.
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.
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.
US Army
The Army is the largest military branch in the United States. Its job is to protect the country and its citizens.
Local Sponsors
Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest subsidiary of Southern Company, America’s premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of our promise to 2.5 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. We are committed to being a citizen wherever we serve and delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national average. Our diverse, innovative generation mix includes nuclear, 21st century coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind.
Suntrust Bank
We are an organization driven by purpose and a personal touch. We are passionate about Lighting the Way to Financial Well-Being by helping clients, teammates and communities achieve financial confidence. As one of the nation's largest and strongest financial services companies, we offer a full suite of products and services designed to meet the needs of our consumer, business, corporate and institutional clients. We know that financial stress is prevalent in America, across all income levels. That’s why we launched the onUp Movement — to inspire everyone to take a step and move from financial stress to confidence. You can’t fully enjoy life if you are worried about money. Ready to get started? Join the Movement—we’re here to help.
Honda Generators
Honda Portable Power Systems offer homeowners a superior home back-up alternative. Now, when the power goes out, you can count on your Honda generator and HP2S to be at the read
The Atlanta Journal-Contitution
Get the comprehensive journalism of AJC delivered right to your door. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has the largest newsroom in the Southeast with more than 160 reporters. These experienced reporters work hard to produce the most comprehensive, in-depth local journalism in the Atlanta area read by more than 1.6 million people. Get unlimited access to local and breaking news at home or on the go. Log on from any device, and immerse yourself in AJC’s premium interactive multimedia stories. Subscribe today.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest and most efficient airport in the world and, by some accounts, the best in North America. ATL is the economic jewel of Georgia, generating a $34.8 billion economic impact for metro Atlanta and providing more than 63,000 jobs onsite, making it the state’s largest employer. In many ways, Hartsfield-Jackson is more than an airport. It’s also a destination. ATL’s burgeoning concessions program features more than 300 commercial venues meeting guests’ shopping, dining and service needs. And its art program integrates permanent and rotating exhibits and musical performances into the fabric of the guest experience.
Delta Air Lines
Giving back is core to Delta Air Lines and its culture. Delta is committed to being a strong partner and giving back to the communities where its employees live, work and serve, contributing one percent of its net income to charitable organizations each year. Delta, The Delta Air Lines Foundation and its employees contribute thousands of volunteer hours and millions of dollars to a host of causes across the globe to help make the world a better place. Delta serves more than 180 million customers each year. In 2017, Delta was named to Fortune’s top 50 Most Admired Companies in addition to being named the most admired airline for the sixth time in seven years. Additionally, Delta has ranked No.1 in the Business Travel News Annual Airline survey for an unprecedented six consecutive years. With an industry-leading global network, Delta and the Delta Connection carriers offer service to 306 destinations in 52 countries on six continents. Headquartered in Atlanta, Delta employs more than 80,000 employees worldwide and operates a mainline fleet of more than 800 aircraft. Delta offers customers more than 15,000 daily flights, with key hubs and markets including Amsterdam, Atlanta, Boston, Detroit, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Minneapolis/St. Paul, New York-JFK and LaGuardia, London-Heathrow, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Salt Lake City, São Paulo, Seattle, Seoul, and Tokyo-Narita. Additional information is available on the Delta News Hub, as well as delta.com, Twitter@DeltaNewsHub, Google.com/+Delta, and Facebook.com/delta.
Servpro
Georgia Aquarium
SWIM 1922
Walmart
GameStop
GameStop Corp., a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, is the world’s largest video game retailer, operates over 5,700 stores across 14 countries, and offers the best selection of new and pre-owned video gaming consoles, accessories and video game titles, in both physical and digital formats. GameStop also offers fans a wide variety of POP! vinyl figures, collectibles, board games and more. Through GameStop’s unique buy-sell-trade program, gamers can trade in video game consoles, games, and accessories, as well as consumer electronics for cash or in-store credit. The company's global family of brands include GameStop, EB Games, Micromania, Game Informer magazine, and ThinkGeek.
Graphic Designer
MandelaMade
MandelaMade is proud to support this year’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge and Celebration Bowl with dynamic graphic design solutions. Understanding the importance of both perception and awareness and combining that with bold, immersive, and fundamental design, MandelaMade strives to maximize the brand promotion of athletic organizations and events. For more information and to see some of the work that we’ve completed, feel free to visit www.MandelaMade.com
Supporters
100 Black Men
100 Black Men of Atlanta is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that provides mentoring and education support services to Atlanta’s underserved youth. Through our programs: Project Success, the 100 Scholars Robotics Alliance and Pathways of Developmental Success at B.E.S.T. Academy, we help open doors to post-secondary education, scholarships and upward economic mobility and we inspire the next generation of leaders.
Atlanta Falcons
Each year the Atlanta Falcons create and run several programs in the community. Learn more on the official Falcons website.
The National Football Foundation
The National Football Foundation’s mission is to promote and develop the power of amateur football in developing the qualities of leadership, sportsmanship, competitive zeal and the drive for academic excellence in America’s young people.
Careers In Football Forum
As part of its commitment to inclusion, the NFL established the Careers in Football Forum, which allows the league to connect qualified men and women of all backgrounds with careers in football — both on and off the field.
Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance
The mission of the Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance is to serve as an advocate for HBCU Alumni Associations by supporting the mission of HBCUs through scholarship fundraising, alumni reclamation and student recruitment in addition to aligning with the National HBCU Alumni Alliances by supporting and participating in programs that promote higher education, encourage healthy living, and fighting hunger.
