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Envoy Sponsors:
About WorldQuest & Academic WorldQuest 2015
The World Affairs Council of Charlotte (WACC) will host its annual Academic WorldQuest competition on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at the Hilton Charlotte Center City. Teams from 25 high schools from the greater Charlotte area will participate in this international trivia competition and answer questions related to current events, history, geography and other topics of global significance.
For the 6th consecutive year, these 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 more than 500 students and community members this year.
WorldQuest was created by the Charlotte Council and has grown into a flagship global education initiative played by councils around the country.
WorldQuest & Academic WorldQuest 2015 underwriting and sponsorship information:
$3500 Presenting Sponsor (1-Slot Available)
- Opportunity for your company representative 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 2016 on home page (calendar year) – valued at $1500
- Complimentary WQ table (8 team members) which includes a light buffet dinner for team
- 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 – 600 people participate in this event every year
- Company banner displayed
- Preferred seating and team photo
$1500 Envoy Sponsors
- Complimentary WQ table (8 team members) which includes a light buffet dinner for team
- 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
- Company banner displayed
- Preferred seating and team photo
$300 – Sponsor an Area High School Competing in Academic WorldQuest
*We expect 25-27 high schools participating this years
- 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 Sponsor a Round of Questions (8 Slots Available)
- Receive recognition in all publicity materials: web, social media postings and mailings
- Company name will be announced before and after sponsored round of questions
List of Categories to Select From:
Great Decisions 2015 (*high school AWQ)
World Flags
Cuba – Then and Now
Geography: Where in the World Are You? Capitals and Landmarks
History: Korean War
Iran Nuclear Talks
Greece Economic Crisis
International Inventors and Innovations that Changed the World
Proceeds from WQ2015 and AWQ2015 will benefit the following education outreach initiatives:
Academic WorldQuest
High school version of this international knowledge competition
Council Scholar Program
Provides grants to teachers to study abroad or participate in
international professional development opportunities
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
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