2024 Annual Induction Ceremony & Gala

Friday, October 25, 2024
6:00 p.m. – Event Reception | 7:15 p.m. – Dinner and Induction Ceremony

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Tampa Marriott Water Street
505 Water Street, Tampa, FL 33602

Directions to Tampa Marriott Water Street

Event Details:

Cocktail Attire
Overnight accommodations are available for the event. Please email Jamie Spurrier for more information.
This event will be photographed and videotaped. By attending, event guests consent to the use of their name and/or likeness without compensation in any and all media.
To request ADA accommodation call: 813-974-5862.

Parking:

Valet parking is free for the event and available at the Marriott Water Street entrance.
Self-parking is available at the Pam Iorio Parking Garage, adjacent to the JW Marriott Tampa Water Street.

Tickets and Sponsorship Information:

DIAMOND SPONSOR – $15,000

  • Twenty (20) seats in VIP location
  • Two (2) guest rooms at event venue
  • Logo placement on event invitation1
  • Full-page logo placement in Official Ceremony program2
  • Logo with link on event web page
  • Logo displayed during event
  • Special recognition from the stage
  • Listed sponsor on event publicity

PLATINUM SPONSOR – $12,000

  • Sixteen (16) seats in VIP location
  • One (1) guest room at event venue
  • Logo placement on event invitation1
  • Half-page logo placement in Official Ceremony program2
  • Logo with link on event web page
  • Logo displayed during event
  • Special recognition from the stage

GOLD SPONSOR – $6,000

  • Eight (8) seats in VIP location
  • Quarter-page logo placement in Official Ceremony program2
  • Logo with link on event web page
  • Logo displayed during event

SILVER SPONSOR – $3,000

  • Four (4) seats
  • Logo placement in Official Ceremony program2
  • Logo with link on event web page

PILLAR DONOR – $2,500

Pillar Donors provide foundational support for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.

  • Two (2) seats in VIP location           
  • Recognition in Official Ceremony program2
  • Recognition at museum exhibit

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS – $500


1 Deadline for Invitation: June 30, 2024
2 Deadline for Program: August 15, 2024

To purchase tickets or become an event sponsor, please visit our event website or contact Lauren Parker for more information.

Unable to attend but still want to include your organization’s logo in our Official Program? Download the official Program Logo Placement Form and email it to Lauren Parker.

All proceeds support the operations and programming for the Florida Inventors Hall of Fame.

For all sponsorships, please note the following: Pursuant to IRS guidelines, support is defined as a “Qualified Sponsorship,” which means no endorsement of your business, qualitative or comparative language, price information or indication of savings or value can be included in written words or in program remarks. In essence, your organization can be acknowledged through simple use of your name, logo and location, but no message that promotes or markets any trade or business, or any service, facility or product is permissible.

FLORIDA: SC No. 59-0879015 A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA OR VIA THE INTERNET AT WWW.FDACS.GOV/.

The University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization soliciting tax-deductible private contributions for the benefit of the University of South Florida. The Foundation is registered to solicit charitable contributions with the appropriate governing authorities in all states requiring registration. The organization is located at 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC 100, Tampa, FL 33620. Financial and other information about the University of South Florida Foundation’s purpose, programs and activities can be obtained by contacting Office of Donor Relations, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ALC 100, Tampa, FL 33620 or by calling (813) 974-2035.

The University of South Florida Foundation, Inc. was formed in Florida. If you are a resident one of the following states, you may obtain financial information directly from the state agency:

  1. FLORIDA: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352 (800-HELP-FLA) OR VISITING www.FloridaConsumerHelp.com. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Florida Registration # CH30505
  2. GEORGIA: A full and fair description of our programs and our financial statement summary is available upon request at our office and phone number indicated above.
  3. MARYLAND: For the cost of copies and postage, from the Office of the Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401
  4. MISSISSIPPI: The official registration and financial information of the University of South Florida Foundation may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration by the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement.
  5. NEVADA: Contributions may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of sec. 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. §170(c).
  6. NEW JERSEY: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT: http://www.state.nj.us/lps/ca/charfrm.htm. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
  7. NEW YORK: Upon request, from the Attorney General Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street New York, NY 10005.
  8. NORTH CAROLINA: Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch at 1-919-814-5400. This license is not an endorsement by the state.
  9. PENNSYLVANIA: The official registration and financial information of the University of South Florida Foundation may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1- 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
  10. VIRGINIA: From the State Division of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agricultural and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23218.
  11. WASHINGTON: From the Secretary of State at 1-800-332-4483 or http://www.sos.wa.gov/charities/.
  12. WEST VIRGINIA: West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, WV 25305. Registration does not imply endorsement.
  13. WISCONSIN: A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.

CONTRIBUTIONS ARE DEDUCTIBLE FOR FEDERAL INCOME TAX PURPOSES IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW.