The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) will host its annual WorldQuest competition on Wednesday, November 8th at the Hilton Charlotte Center City.
WorldQuest was created by the Charlotte Council and is now a flagship global education initiative played by councils around the country.
For the 8th consecutive year, high school students will play alongside business and individual groups that will compete in WorldQuest, the community version of this global knowledge competition.
Recognized as the largest international education program of its kind in North Carolina, Academic WorldQuest and WorldQuest will bring together approximately 600 students and community members this yea
$15,000 Presenting Sponsor (1-Slot Available)
- Full naming rights to the event “Company Name 2017 WorldQuest / Academic WorldQuest Competition”
- Special signage placed in prominent locations in the reception area and ballroom
- Slideshow highlighting company information and accolades displayed during dinner (*can be arranged through the WACC)
- Opportunity to host an exhibition table or booth with information about organization and your company at the event with approximately 650+ people in attendance; distribute your company literature at the event (*can be arranged through the WACC)
- Opportunity for company executive to greet attendees from the podium and promote company
- Complimentary WQ table (8 team members) which includes a light buffet dinner for full team
- Recognition as an “Education Partner” of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for 2018 on homepage and at all our programs and events. (*valued at $1000)
- Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media postings, and mailings
- Sponsorship recognition from podium and PowerPoint slideshow presented before and during the competition – 650+ people participate in this event every year
- Company banner displayed
- Limelight table location and team photo
$5000 Diplomat Sponsor (1-Slot Available)
- Complimentary WQ table (8 team members) which includes a light buffet dinner for team
- Host an exhibition table with information about your organization and your company at the event with approximately 650+people in attendance; distribute your company literature at the event (*can be arranged through the WACC)
- Opportunity for your company executive to introduce Larry Sprinkle, weather anchor for WCNC Channel 36, who will emcee the event that evening
- Recognition as an “Education Partner” of the World Affairs Council of Charlotte for 2018 on our homepage and at all our programs and events. (*valued at $1000)
- Includes sponsorship of a “two round of questions” – company name will be announced before and after the sponsored rounds
- Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media postings, and mailings
- Sponsorship recognition from podium and PowerPoint slideshow presented before and during the competition – 650+ people participate in this event every year
- Company banner displayed
- Preferred seating and team photo
$2500 Envoy Sponsors
- Complimentary WQ table (8 team members) which includes a light buffet dinner for team
- Includes sponsorship of a “round of questions” – company name will be announced before and after the sponsored (took out “a”)
round - Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media posting, and mailings
- Sponsorship recognition from podium and PowerPoint slideshow presented before and during the competition
- Company banner displayed
- Preferred seating and team photo
$1000 Consul Sponsors (Sponsor a Round of Questions – No Team Participation)
- Company name will be announced before and after sponsored round of questions
- Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media postings and mailings
- Sponsorship recognition from podium and PowerPoint slideshow presented before and during the competition
$500 Emissary Sponsor (Sponsor Public High School Teams Competing in AWQ 2017)
- Sponsorship recognition from podium and PowerPoint slideshow presented before and during the competition
- Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media postings and mailings
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Proceeds from WQ2017 will benefit the following education outreach initiatives:
Academic WorldQuest
Teams from public and independent high schools in the greater Charlotte region are invited to compete in this international knowledge competition. Categories include world history, flags, foreign policy, geography and current events.
Council Scholar Award Program
Grants of up to $2500 are given to teachers to study abroad or participate in professional development opportunities overseas.
Global Ambassador Programs
Enables high school students from Mecklenburg, Union and Gaston county schools to attend WACC programs and listen to world renowned experts discuss pertinent global issues impacting the world today
Euro Challenge
Tests high school students on their knowledge and understanding of the European economy and the euro, the currency shared by many of the 28 countries of the European Union. Teams create presentations that explore real world economic problems and allow students the opportunity to step into the shoes of international policy makers by crafting recommendations and solutions.
Young Explorers Essay Competition
Promotes core competencies in writing and composition (global issue topic) for middle school students in CMS
Speaker in the Classroom
Round-table discussions or classroom presentations facilitated by leading international experts for schools in the greater Charlotte area
International Career Panel
College students and young professionals listen to mid-career professionals who offer valuable advice on job entry in the fields of international business, law, non-profit (i.e. Peace Corps), government (i.e. State Department) and international education
Partnerships with local higher education institutions for International Education Week and the International Speaker Series Program