Sandcastle Competition

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Event is free and open to the public
East Beach parking is $15 (CASH ONLY; NO ATM)

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East Beach
1923 Boddeker
Galveston, TX 77550

PRESENTING SPONSOR

Platinum Bucket Sponsor

Gold Bucket Sponsor

Silver Shovel Sponsor - Beer Tents

Silver Shovel Sponsors

Bronze Shovel - Public Access Sponsor

Bronze Shovel Sponsors

Friends of Sandcastle

2024 Sandcastle Competition is scheduled for September 21

Sandcastle is AIA Houston’s largest public event hosted each year on Galveston’s East Beach. The annual competition features teams of architects, contractors, engineers, and students competing for the prized Gold Bucket award. 

20,000+ public spectators, 2000+ team competitors including architects, engineers, contractors, students, and other design build professionals.

Sponsorship opportunities and benefits are listed below.

Register online with a credit card or mail in your check to:
AIA Houston
902 Commerce Street
Houston, TX 77002
Attention: Sandcastle

Contact Aleks Savitski  with any questions or to secure your sponsorship opportunity today.
(Tents are not included with sponsorship registration)

Sponsorship Opportunities
Please select a sponsorship opportunity.

    • Recognition as the "Presenting Sponsor" with the company logo displayed on event signage, including the event banner, T-shirts, official maps, and information boards.
    • Opportunity to name an award category and present the award to the winning team in that category. Excludes the Golden Bucket award.
    • Opportunity to name one of the event components, such as "Sound and Stage," "On-stage Entertainment," "Ice Delivery," "Distribution Party," or "Virtual Site Selection."
    • Opportunity to host one of the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Two-minute speaking opportunity during the event.
    • Logo on all promotional materials and recognition as the "Presenting Sponsor," including marketing emails, social media posts, press releases, and event invitations.
    • Exclusive sponsor appreciation posts on the AIA Houston website and AIA Houston social media platforms before and after the event.
    • Premium beach site near the stage or on the waterfront.
    • Tent and chairs provided by AIA Houston. Tent size must be selected in advance (up to 20'x40').
    • Flexible number of event T-shirts and wristbands, providing you with unlimited access to beach activities.
    • Free parking at East Beach (The number of vehicles must be specified 3 weeks prior to the event).
    • Logo on the AIA Houston website.
    • This package can be customized to accommodate additional benefits.

    • Recognition as a Major Benefactor
    • The company logo prominently displayed on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Opportunity to present an award to a winning team in the award category of your choice, excluding the Golden Bucket award.
    • Opportunity to name one of the event components, such as "Sound and Stage," "On-stage Entertainment," "Ice Delivery," "Distribution Party," or "Virtual Site Selection."
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Exclusive sponsor appreciation posts on the AIA Houston website and AIA Houston social media platforms before and after the event.
    • Premium beach site near the stage or on the waterfront.
    • Tent and chairs provided by AIA Houston. Tent size must be selected in advance (up to 20'x40').
    • Up to 25 event T-shirts and wristbands, providing you with unlimited access to beach activities.
    • Up to 15 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.
    • This package can be customized to accommodate additional benefits.

    • Company logo on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach or waterfront site. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Beach sites can accommodate up to 40’x40’ tents. Waterfront sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • Opportunity to present an award to a winning team in the award category of your choice, excluding the Golden Bucket award.
    • 25 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 12 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Company logo on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach or waterfront site. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Beach sites can accommodate up to 40’x40’ tents. Waterfront sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 25 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 10 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Gold Bucket Sponsor on the event banner and T-Shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Premium waterfront site in line with team sites. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Waterfront sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 15 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 5 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Gold Bucket Sponsor on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach site within the Gold section of the beach. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Beach sites can accommodate up to 40’x40’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 15 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 5 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Silver Sponsor on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Waterfront site in line with team sites. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Waterfront sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 10 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 4 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Silver Sponsor on the event banner.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach site within the Silver section of the beach. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Beach sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 10 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 4 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach site within the Bronze Public Access section of the beach that can accommodate up to 10’x20’ tents.
    • 8 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 2 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Bronze Sponsor on the event banner and T-shirts.
    • Verbal recognition from the stage during the event.
    • Company logo in promotional materials, including social media posts, event invitations, and sponsor boards at the pre-Sandcastle networking events.
    • Beach site within the Bronze section of the beach. The size of your site will be determined by the dimensions of the tent you choose to bring. Beach sites can accommodate up to 20’x20’ tents. NOTE: Tent size must be determined at least 4 weeks prior to the event.
    • 8 event T-shirts and wristbands designating you as an “Event Sponsor”.
    • 2 East Beach parking passes.
    • Logo on the AIA Houston webpage.

    • Listing as a Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor on the event banner, AIA Houston website, and AIA Houston social media platforms.
    • Sponsor site in the Bronze Section of the beach (predetermined).
    • 2 event T-shirts and wristbands.
    • 2 East Beach parking passes.
    • Invitation to pre-Sandcastle networking event(s).

    • Listing as a Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor on the event signage and promotional materials, including the event banner, AIA Houston website, and AIA Houston social media platforms.
    • 8’ table and 2 chairs in the Friend of Sandcastle Tent.
    • 2 event T-shirts and wristbands.
    • 2 East Beach parking passes.
    • Invitation to pre-Sandcastle networking event(s).

    • Listing as a Friend of Sandcastle Sponsor on the event signage and promotional materials, including the event banner, AIA Houston website, and AIA Houston social media platforms.
    • 2 event T-shirts and wristbands.
    • 2 East Beach parking passes.
    • Invitation to pre-Sandcastle networking event(s).
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