GET INVOLVED TODAY!
JANUARY 15-18, 2027
The National Civics & Debate Championship is more than a competition — it's a national celebration of student leadership, civic engagement, and academic excellence. Over three days, outstanding middle and high school students from across the country come together to demonstrate the critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and leadership skills that will shape the future of our communities, workplaces and nation.​
SPONSORS GAIN MEANINGFUL NATIONAL VISIBILITY WHILE INVESTING IN NEXT GENERATION OF
LEADERS THAT WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF COMMUNITIES ACROSS AMERICA.
As the proud host of the National Civics & Debate Championship, Florida serves as the gateway to exceptional educational, career, leadership and scholarship opportunities for outstanding students and families from across the United States. The Championship provides a unique platform for colleges, universities, employers, military organizations and
education and community partners to connect with tomorrow's leaders while showcasing the innovation, talent and opportunities that make Florida a national destination for higher education, workforce development and civic leadership.
THERE ARE TWO WAYS TO GET INVOLVED.
Choose the one that fits your goals.
NATIONAL CIVICS & DEBATE COLLEGE, CAREER & LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE
Position your organization in the heart of the 2027 National Civics & Debate Championship by exhibiting in the Corridor of Champions, where students, educators, coaches, judges, families and community leaders gather throughout registration, the Welcome Reception and the Championship’s dedicated Showcase experience.
The National Civics & Debate College, Career & Leadership Showcase provides organizations with a unique opportunity to showcase products, services, educational programs and career opportunities while building meaningful relationships with future leaders from across the country.
EXPLORE OUR
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
INSIDE THE CORRIDOR OF CHAMPIONS
We are pleased to welcome public, private and corporate institutions as exhibitors.
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Complimentary exhibitor registration is available for public institutions. Corporate and private institutions are invited to participate through our exhibitor registration form and fee.
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We look forward to bringing together organizations from across sectors to connect with tomorrow's leaders!
Private colleges and universities, employers, and other organizations must complete the Exhibitor Form and pay either the Premier Exhibitor or Championship Exhibitor fee in order to participate as an exhibitor at the Showcase. Public universities will have the fee waived and must complete the Exhibitor Form specifically designated for public universities.
PREMIER EXHIBITOR
$2,500
Position your organization at the center of the Championship experience in the Corridor of Champions.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags distributed during credential and guest badge pick-up.
Two (2) Guest Badges with exhibitor reserved seating at the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast.
Quarter-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Logo recognition on Showcase signage and select Championship promotional materials.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
CHAMPIONSHIP EXHIBITOR
$1,000
Connect directly with future leaders and the educators, families, and community partners who support them.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Quarter-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Logo recognition on Showcase signage and select Championship promotional materials.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
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*Please note: Championship exhibitors do not receive Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast.
EXPLORE OUR
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BECOME A
PARTNER
PLATINUM PRESENTING SPONSOR
$50,000
Become the exclusive presenting partner of one of the nation’s premier civics and debate
championships.
Exclusive opportunity - Limited to One.
Exclusive Presenting Partner of the 2027 National Civics & Debate Championship.
Exclusive co-branded Championship Step & Repeat prominently featured for VIP, sponsor, student, and award photography throughout the Championship.
Premier logo recognition across Championship signage, the Championship website, digital promotions, Championship communications, and advertising.
Recognition as the Presenting Partner during the Official Championship Welcome Ribbon Cuttings at both the Middle School and High School competition sites, the Welcome Reception, the Awards
Breakfast, and in emcee remarks throughout the Championship.
Opportunity to participate in the Official Championship Welcome Ribbon Cuttings at both the Middle School and High School competition sites on the opening day of the Championship. Sponsor representatives will join Championship leadership, special guests, and student representatives to officially open the 2027 National Civics & Debate Championship as hundreds of students begin their first round of competition.
3–5 minute speaking opportunity during the Awards Breakfast.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags distributed during credential and VIP guest badge pick-up.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI and FDI social media before, during, and after the Championship.
Full-page inside front cover or inside back cover advertisement in the Official Championship Program (exclusive).
Four (4) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table.
VIP photo opportunity with Championship winners, special guests, and VIPs.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
CHAMPIONSHIP
EXPERIENCE SPONSOR
$25,000
Sponsor one of the Championship’s signature student experiences as more than 600 students, coaches, and families come together for an unforgettable day at SeaWorld Orlando.​
Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Prominent logo recognition on the Official Championship Experience T-shirt distributed to more than 600 students during registration and worn throughout the Championship Experience at SeaWorld Orlando by students, coaches, and guests.
Premier logo recognition on Championship Experience signage, the Championship website, digital promotions, Championship communications, and advertising.
Recognition during the Awards Breakfast with the opportunity to assist in the presentation of a Championship award.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags distributed during credential and VIP guest badge pick-up.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI and FDI social media before, during, and after the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table with Florida Education Foundation leadership.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
CHAMPIONSHIP
CREDENTIAL SPONSOR
$25,000
Put your brand in the hands of every participant from the moment they arrive at the
Championship.
Limited to Two Sponsors.
Prominent logo recognition on every Official Championship Credential worn by students, coaches, judges, volunteers, staff, parents, and VIP attendees throughout the Championship.
Recognition throughout the Championship Welcome Center, the first stop for all students, coaches, judges, parents, volunteers, sponsors, and guests upon arrival.
Recognition during the Awards Breakfast with the opportunity to assist in the presentation of a Championship award.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI and FDI social media before, during, and after the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags distributed during credential and VIP guest badge pick-up.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table with Florida Debate Initiative leadership.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
POWER UP
SPONSOR
$25,000
Power the research, collaboration, and preparation that fuels every round of Championship competition.
Space is Limited.
Prominent brand recognition at the Power Up Stations located at both the Middle School and High School competition sites, where students research, collaborate, charge devices, and prepare for each round of competition.
Opportunity to provide branded charging stations, USB drives, charging devices, or other
technology items for participant use throughout the Championship.
Exclusive 10’ × 10’ Sponsor Activation Space in the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship and serving as the home of the Power Up Experience, where attendees can engage with your organization through a co-branded photo experience and social media activation area with the FCDI and FDI.
Recognition during the Awards Breakfast with the opportunity to assist in the presentation of a Championship award.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI social media before, during, and after the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table with the Championship Keynote Speaker(s).
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
CHAMPIONSHIP
LANYARD PARTNER
$15,000
Keep your brand visible throughout the Championship as every participant wears their Official Championship Credential.
Limited to Four Sponsors.
Prominent logo recognition on the Official Championship Lanyards worn by students, coaches, judges, volunteers, staff, parents, and VIP attendees throughout the Championship.
Recognition during the Awards Breakfast with the opportunity to assist in the presentation of a Championship award.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI and FDI social media before, during and after the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table with the Championship Keynote Speaker(s).
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
CHAMPIONSHIP FUEL
PARTNER
$5,000
Keep students, coaches, judges, and guests energized throughout the Championship
experience.
Space is limited.
Prominent logo recognition on official Championship meal and refreshment signage at both Championship competition sites.
Brand recognition within the Judges’ Lounges located at both Championship competition sites.
Recognition on select Championship promotional materials.
Featured sponsor recognition on FCDI and FDI social media during the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges with exhibitor reserved seating at the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast.
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
WELCOME
PARTNER
$5,000
Create the Championship’s first impression from the moment every guest arrives.
Space is limited.
Prominent brand recognition throughout the Championship Welcome Center located at the hotel, the first stop for all students, coaches, judges, parents, volunteers, sponsors, and guests upon arrival.
Prominent logo recognition on the Official Championship Welcome Bags distributed to every participant and guest during credential and VIP guest badge pick-up.
Opportunity to include promotional materials in the Official Championship Welcome Bags.
Brand recognition within the Judges’ Lounges located at both Championship competition sites.
Recognition on Welcome Reception signage and select Championship promotional materials.
Premier six-foot exhibit table in a preferred location within the Corridor of Champions, available throughout all three days of the Championship, including one (1) six-foot table with linen and two (2) chairs.
Featured sponsor spotlight on FCDI and FDI social media before, during, and after the Championship.
Half-page advertisement in the Official Championship Program.
Two (2) VIP Guest Badges to the Welcome Reception and Awards Breakfast with reserved seating at an exclusive VIP table with the Championship Keynote Speaker(s).
Access to the FCDI discounted hotel room block.
A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING 1-800-HELP-FLA (435-7352) OR IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT FDACS.gov. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE.
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