You can help support a healthy and beautiful coast by sponsoring a coastal program or a special event. In addition to providing important support to protect and restore our coast, you can also enjoy special recognition for yourself or your business.
Current sponsorship opportunities are listed below.
For more information, contact Catherine Snead, director of business engagement, at 252-393-8185 or email catherines@nccoast.org.
Special Events
Pelican Awards
August – Crystal Coast Civic Center, Morehead City
These flagship annual events celebrate North Carolina’s beautiful coast and the extraordinary efforts of this year’s Pelican Award Winners. The celebration includes gourmet seafood selections from local restaurants, as well as fresh local oysters from different waters of our state, such as Stump Sound, Hatteras and more. The event also features a fantastic silent auction with a range of coastal items and experiences, as well as live music. This event takes place the first weekend of August on the banks of Bogue Sound at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.
Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000, $2,500, $5,000. Sponsors are recognized at the event and receive complimentary tickets along with a variety of other outstanding benefits, including custom options for leadership sponsors.
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
February – Oden’s Dock, Hatteras Village
This traditional oyster roast celebrates the Outer Banks community and the bounty of our healthy coast with fresh oysters, seafood chowder, cornbread, and other refreshments. The event includes a silent auction featuring items from local artisans and fishing guides, as well as homemade dessert in the bake sale and live music. Proceeds from this event benefit the Federation’s oyster education and restoration programs.
Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000. Sponsors are recognized at the event and receive complimentary tickets along with a range of other benefits.
Roast for the Coast
April – Waterman’s Brewing Company, Wilmington
Enjoy a casual afternoon on the southern coast with an oyster roast celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful coast and delicious seafood. This popular event features fresh, local oysters and chowder, craft beer, live music, and a coastal-themed silent auction. Event proceeds support the Federation’s local work restoring wetlands, oysters, and water quality — keeping our coast clean and healthy.
Sponsorships: $250, $500, $1,000. Sponsors are recognized at the event and receive complimentary tickets along with a range of other benefits.
Coastal Programs
Each year, the Federation offers a suite of programs to meet the changing needs of the coast. Support from sponsors makes these programs possible and helps keep our coast healthy and productive for all to enjoy. Recognition opportunities vary by program. To find a program that is a fit for you and customize your benefits, please contact Catherine Snead, director of business engagement, at 252-393-8185 or email catherines@nccoast.org.
Popular programs with Sponsors Include:
Hands-on Education for Students
The Federation leads hands-on education programs for students of all ages up and down the coast. Programs range from summer exploration on Jones Island in the White Oak River, to scientific monitoring of restored wetlands, to field lessons on solutions to stormwater pollution.
Coastal Clean-Ups
The Federation leads coastal clean-ups up and down the coast throughout the year, cleaning up trash and debris that pollutes our beaches and waterways, impacts wildlife, and spoils our beautiful coast. Over 1,000 residents and visitors volunteer with the Federation each year.
Adopt a Trail
The Federation manages nature trails at Hoop Pole Creek in Atlantic Beach and Patsy Pond in the Croatan National Forest. These trails allow public access to spectacular views of our coastal marsh and forest habitats. Maintenance and upkeep include signage and educational displays as well as invasive plants and trail maintenance.
Oyster Shell Recycling
The Federation’s Oyster Shell Recycling program recycles oyster shells from restaurants and individual consumers back into the ecosystem. The Federation supports a series of locations coastwide where shells can be dropped off and then use that shell to build new oyster reefs.
CRO’s Sponsor Spotlight
The Federation’s award-winning online news service, CoastalReview.Org, delivers the news of the coast to over 750,000 readers each year, from Atlanta to Washington, D.C., and from Calabash to Corolla. Put your business in the sponsor spotlight by sponsoring CRO!
Contact Catherine Snead for a more complete listing of this year’s programs in need of support, or for special programs happening in your area, calling 252-393-8185 or emailing catherines@nccoast.org.
Community Partners Program
Too many great programs to choose from? Direct your support to all the Federation’s programs and receive a customizable suite of high-level benefits as a Community Partner.
Our Reach
Each year, the Federation reaches thousands of coastal residents and visitors who care about keeping our coast healthy and beautiful. Join our community of:
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800,000 visitors to the Federation website
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Over 750,000 readers of Coastal Review Online
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Nearly 200 programs reaching over 10,000 youth and adults in an average year
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Over 23,000 followers on social media
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Over 1,000 volunteers each year and over 200 partner organizations
Request Information
Sponsorship is a wonderful way to shows your support for the coast you love, For more information about how you can get involved, contact, Catherine Snead, director of business engagement, at 252-393-8185 or email catherines@nccoast.org.
