2025 Sponsorship Information
Become a 2025 Conference Sponsor
Your sponsorship will positively impact our community and help provide educators with inspiring curriculum, hands-on experiences and life-changing learning.
The Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME) annual conference will be held in Newport, OR on July 24-27,2025. Each year this conference immerses educators from Oregon, Washington, Alaska and British Columbia in hands-on, engaging lessons focused on freshwater and marine ecosystems. This year, Newport, OR will be our home base and through the theme of Aquatic Science Extravaganza: Outdoor Explorations from the Forest to the Sea!, we will explore the geologic and indigenous history of the area, tide pools, dunes, the bay and coastal forest, discover new curriculum opportunities for students of various levels and to share experiences and curriculum. Field experiences each day will offer opportunities for kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, crabbing, clamming, hiking, and playing in the dunes. Evening activities will bring camaraderie and music, and our fabulous gala is being hosted by the Oregon Coast Aquarium.
This event is organized locally, and we are requesting sponsorships from our community in a variety of forms:
- Auction items for our annual Gala
- Cash donations for scholarships for underserved or participants in need
- Food donations
Help support communities of life-long learners who care about our aquatic world! Your donations & sponsorships will be used to:
- Provide unique learning & leadership opportunities for students and educators;
- Promote understanding of ocean literacy and sustainable ecosystems;
- Support and empower a diverse network of water-wise students and educators;
- Provide conference scholarships to ensure equal access to this amazing learning experience
The Northwest Aquatic and Marine Educators (NAME) is a “family” of educators passionate about oceans and watersheds founded in 1976. NAME includes members from Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, and Oregon. Annual NAME conferences rotate through these states and the province. In addition, each state or province offers local professional development opportunities for formal and non-formal educators throughout the year.
Thank you for considering a sponsorship for NAME’s annual conference Aquatic Science Extravaganza: Outdoor Explorations from the Forest to the Sea! Below are sponsorship forms and levels to help us meet our fundraising goals. NAME is a 501c(3) organization and our tax ID number is 68-0622053. Your donation is tax-deductible to the extent of the law.
If you have any questions please contact Fawn Custer at 541.270.0027 or scholarships@pacname.org
Sponsorship Levels
Orca—$2000+
- Two complimentary conference registrations
- Option to sponsor a session
- Complimentary SeaFaire exhibitor table
- Sponsor logo prominently featured on social media, website, and conference program
Salmon—$1000-$1999
- One complimentary conference registration
- Complimentary SeaFaire exhibitor table
- Sponsor logo prominently featured on social media, website, and conference program
Octopus—$500-$999
- One discounted conference registration
- Complimentary SeaFaire exhibitor table
- Sponsor logo displayed on conference website and program
Anemone—$250-$499
- Complimentary SeaFaire exhibitor table
- Sponsor logo displayed on conference website
Access for All—$200
- Sponsor any number of conference registrations for youth, Indigenous community members, or other educators to attend the conference free of charge
- Sponsor logo displayed on conference website
