Making it Massive.

The photographs in this presentation are the original work of Dispatch Media Group

photographers.

History• 30+ years • Recognize achievement

in athletics + academics + leadership + community service

• Celebrate dedication, commitment, perseverance, overcoming adversity, grit, determination

• $84,000 awardedannually

• Media-based promotion

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Scholarships $84,000 Awarded in 2016

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AWARDS

Scholarships are generously provided by Motorists and The Dispatch Printing Company.

John J Bishop Male Scholar-AthleteJohn J Bishop Female Scholar-AthleteMale Scholar-Athletes

• Top Male • First Runner-up• Second Runner-up• Third Runner-up• 4 Honorable Mention

Female Scholar-Athletes• Top Female• First Runner-up• Second Runner-up• Third Runner-up• 4 Honorable Mention

Warren S Sneed Memorial Scholarship

NEW Recognition in 2016

• Male Athlete of the Year• Female Athlete of the Year• Coach of the Year• Lou Berliner Award• State Championship Teams (18) and

Individuals (40)

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SPORTS

All Sports RepresentedBoys Swimming & Diving Girls Swimming & Diving Baseball SoftballBoys GolfBoys TrackGirls TrackBoys TennisBoys FootballGirls GolfWrestlingGirls GymnasticsGirls LacrosseBoys Lacrosse

Girls Volleyball Boys SoccerGirls SoccerGirls TennisBoys Cross Country Girls Cross Country Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Boys BowlingGirls BowlingField Hockey Boys Hockey Boys Water PoloGirls Water Polo

Participating High Schools

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

# District # District # District31 Columbus 2 Mount Gilead 1 Heath

4 Lancaster 2 Mount Vernon 1 Hebron 4 Westerville 2 Pataskala 1 Howard 3 Delaware 2 Pickerington 1 Marengo 3 Dublin 2 Plain City 1 Marysville 3 Gahanna 2 Powell 1 Milford Center 3 Grove City 1 Amanda 1 Millersport 3 Hilliard 1 Ashville 1 Morral 3 Marion 1 Baltimore 1 New Albany 3 Newark 1 Caledonia 1 Reynoldsburg 3 Worthington 1 Cardington 1 Richwood 2 Canal Winchester 1 Carroll 1 Sugar Grove 2 Circleville 1 Centerburg 1 Sunbury 2 Granville 1 Danville 1 Utica 2 Groveport 1 Fredericktown 1 West Jefferson 2 Johnstown 1 Galion 1 Whitehall 2 Lewis Center 1 Galloway 1 Williamsport 2 London

117 HIGH SCHOOLS

Spanning Marion to Circleville, Mt Vernon to Millersport, Newark to Marysville and London to Danville. Every high school in the region participates in this program that has lived for 30 years.

117 HIGH SCHOOLS

Each red dot represents one participating high school. Collectively the schools cover every household in the region.

New in 2016• Share more stories • Generate more buzz• Add excitement and

emotion • Amplify social impact• Breathe new LIFE

into the program• Add more

recognition, more awards

Create a once-in-a-lifetime memory.

Winners of Scholar Athlete Awards this year will be announced LIVE at a massive recognition event for 250+ Finalists, families, schools and communities.

This picture is from such an event in Jackson, MS.

NEW IN 2016

The new Dispatch owner, GateHouse Media, has produced dozens of LIVE High School athlete recognition events across the USA. Watch this highlight video from an event

in Jackson, MS to get a sense of the Columbus event. Click picture.

VIDEO

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A POWERFUL NIGHT OF RECOGNITION

“The Best of Preps banquet is the pinnacle...”

The annual Dispatch Scholar Athlete Awards presented by Motorists Insurance Group is excited to introduce a Live Event. It will be a powerful

night that recognizes students for athletics, academics, leadership and community service throughout the 2015-2016 season.

250+ Student Athletes Finalists117 High Schools Spanning Central Ohio

28 SportsAward $84,000 in College Scholarships LIVE

LIVE is MASSIVE

– Intense energy and emotion with winners announced LIVE on stage like the ESPYs or OSCARS

– Treat athletes and scholars as celebrities for one night– Create a “lifetime memory” through VIP “red carpet” experience for

athletes and families– Celebrate stories of achievement , overcoming adversity, courage,

determination, commitment, elite performance– Share in each family’s emotional journey for college-bound students– Excitement and buzz of a national sports celebrity – Added networking and profile for your company’s associates with

athletes, families, schools, ADs and communities– Be a founder in this $250,000+ LIVE event production

ATHLETES ATTEND

FOR FREE

ELEGANT DINNER & AWARDS

CEREMONY

A-LIST NATIONAL SPORTS

CELEBRITY

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

FRIENDS, FAMILIES, AND SUPPORTERS

THE EVENT

SOCIAL MEDIA – OFF THE CHARTS

This event was the #1 trending on twitter for nearly a week in Jackson. Social media will make Scholar Athlete Awards MASSIVE.

EVENT DETAILS

• Wednesday June 1st at Battelle Hall

• Special guests & event underwritten by sponsors:– 234 student-athlete

finalists from 117 schools– Community leaders and

dignitaries• Family, friends, supporters

and school leaders will push attendance to over 1,000 guests

• National sports celebrity

CELEBRATION

WELCOME

6:30 PM

ENTRY

6:00 PM

AWARDS CEREMONY7:00 – 7:30 PM

CONCLUSION9:00 PM

CELEBRITY SPEAKER7:30 – 8:30 PM

• Doors open• Registration

• Awards Ceremony begins

• Welcome & host intro

• Entree service begins

• Moderated Q&A• Audience Q&A

AWARDS CEREMONY8:30 – 9:00 PM

• Male & Female Scholar Athletes of the Year

• Coach of the Year

Date:Wednesday June 1st

Time:6:00p – 9:00p

Welcome, Awards Ceremony, Guest Speaker, Final Awards, Conclusion

Location:Columbus Convention Center, Battelle Hall

SPORTS CELEBRITY APPEARANCES

Joe Montana Drew Brees Michael Phelps

Chipper JonesDale Earnhardt, Jr. Venus and Serena Williams

These celebrities have appeared in other markets.

OUR CELEBRITY

2007 Heisman Trophy winner and 2006 + 2008 BCS National Championship under Coach Urban Meyer. University of Florida.

ACROSS EVERY

COMMUNITY

ATHLETES ATTEND FOR

FREE

REACH ATHLETES AND THEIR FAMILIES

YOU ARE PART OF THIS

PROGRAM FROM THE BEGINING

CREATE A NIGHT THEY

WILL ALWAYS

REMEMBER

TOUCH THEIR HEARTS

Your company will create a life-long

emotional connection with finalists,

families, school communities and their networks.

The possibilities are limitless.

“This is a huge event. We’re really again proud to be able to bring this for the first time, with the other sponsors, to Jackson.

And really pleased so far with the success.”

“…this is another chapter of our approach to giving a special

recognition to people.”

“ I think this is probably the premier event for the High School athlete in the community. It’s a

great way to recognize these kids and all the hard work they have put in.”

“ This event has continued to grow each year that we’ve been a part of it and has continued to just really get a lot

of attention from a number of people around the community. It really is a chance for the entire community

to recognize these student athletes for what they do.”

SPONSOR ENDORSEMENTS

TABLE SPONSORS VALUE

• Allow 250+ student finalists to attend for FREE

• Receive one corporate table of 8 for your company, use however you want

• National Sports Celebrity memorabilia

– Hand-autographed photo

– Chance to win VIP Meet & Greet tickets – 4 winners each get 2 tickets(announcement April 17)

TABLE SPONSORS VALUE

At the event• Prominent table, placed in order of signed

agreement• Recognition for your company• Company name listed in Event Program• Company name recognized from stage during

ceremony• Inclusion in Sunday Dispatch souvenir guide from

event, featuring all finalists and winners – 1/2 page full color ad for your company($3,000 value)

• 1/2 page b/w ad to run in Mon-Fri Dispatch in June ($2,000 value)

A great way to advertise your business in The Columbus Dispatch.

TABLE SPONSORS VALUE

Beyond the event• Be a founding partner this

exciting new annual tradition

• People will talk about this event for a long time

• It will be a forever memory for each student and family

• Athletes and families will share across their spheres of influence

• Social media buzz – tweets, Facebook, Instagram and more

• Aspirational – athletes will strive to be invited next year

• Positive impact, stories and sharing from attendees

PROMOTION FOR EVENT

Estimated Total Value: $265,250Dispatch and its media partners are planning MASSIVE exposure for this LIVE event…

Dispatch Media Group– $175,000

Television Partner– $50,000

Radio Partner (pending)– $17,750

Outdoor– $20,000

Digital– $2500

VALUE

• Be a founding partner in this $250,000 LIVE event

• Celebrate 250+ amazing students

• Receive recognitionfor your company

• Receive ads in Dispatch Souvenir Event Guide and Dispatch

• Value to your company: $7,500

• Investment$2,500

It Will Be Massive.

Wednesday June 1, 2016

TABLE SPONSOR AGREEMENT

Dispatch Scholar Athlete Awards Table Sponsorship agreement between

_____ ___ and The Dispatch Media Group.

_______________________ will receive:

Half page, full color ad in special section

One Corporate Sponsorship table of eight

Additional half page, black and white ad to run in June (M-F)

Enter to win a pair of VIP Meet-and-Greet passes with Guest Speaker

(1) Guest Speaker signed Headshot

Dispatch Media Group will receive:

$2,500 to be billed before or in the month of June 2016.

Business Name:__________________________________________________________

Address:_______________________ City:____________ State:_______ Zip:________

Phone:_____________________ Email:_____________________________________

Authorized by:____________________________________ Date:_________________

Signature:_______________________________________