PROTOS Awards Sponsorships
Golden Horizon: Where Influence Meets Intention
The Orange County Public Relations Society of America (OCPRSA) invites you to partner with us for PROTOS 2026, an elevated evening celebrating the visionaries shaping the future of communications. This year’s theme, Golden Horizon, honors the intersection of influence, purpose, and impact across our industry in Orange County.
GOLDEN HORIZON PARTNER - PRESENTING SPONSOR | $5,000
- Reserved premium table for up to 6-7 guests at each table
- Acknowledgment from the PROTOS stage
- Exclusive Sponsor speaking opportunity (2 mIn Max)
- Premier logo placement across all event materials (print, digital, and social) • Logo + custom hyperlink featured in all email communications
- Featured sponsor spotlight on the PROTOS website (logo, description, and link) • Dedicated post-event social media feature*
- Inclusion in post-event press release
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Exclusivity: Limited to ONE sponsor
GOLDEN LIGHT SPONSORSHIP - SUPPORTING SPONSOR | $3,500
- Reserved table with premium seating for up to 6-7 guests
- Stage acknowledgment during program
- Logo + hyperlink in all event email communications
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post and Pre-event social media acknowledgment
- Limited to THREE sponsors
RADIANCE SPONSORSHIP - TABLE SPONSOR | $2,500
- Reserved table with premium seating for up to 6 guests
- Stage acknowledgment during program
- Logo + hyperlink on PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- Limited to SIX sponsors
INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
OCPRSA Member $256.60 | Non-Member $277.50 | Board Member $236.50
EXPERIENTIAL SPONSORSHIPS
GOLDEN HOUR SPONSOR - COCKTAIL EXPERIENCE | $2,000
Where connection begins and conversations come to life.
The Golden Hour Sponsor sets the tone for the evening, creating a warm, inviting space where guests gather, connect, and celebrate at the horizon of influence and intention.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Two event tickets
- Exclusive branding at the cocktail hour and bar area
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage as the official Cocktail Hour Sponsor
- Logo placement on event webpage and select event signage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
Hosted Experience Includes:
- Two-hour deluxe hosted bar featuring:
- Gin: New Amsterdam, Tanqueray
- Rum: Bacardi Superior, Captain Morgan, Malibu
- Tequila: Corazón Silver, Milagro Silver
- Vodka: Absolut, New Amsterdam
- Bourbon: Jim Beam, Benchmark
- Scotch/Whiskey: Traveller Whiskey, Dewar’s White Label, Monkey Shoulder
- Wine service: House Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc
- Imported & domestic beers
- Non-alcoholic beverages: Coca-Cola products (Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite), lemonade, iced tea, coffee, and water
- Limited to one sponsor
THE ART OF INFLUENCE – FASHION ILLUSTRATION EXPERIENCE SPONSOR | $1,750
Where creativity, style, and influence come together.
The Art of Influence Sponsor brings a creative and interactive element to PROTOS, giving guests the opportunity to have their evening captured through custom fashion illustrations and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Two event tickets
- Exclusive branding at the Fashion Illustration Experience
- Recognition as the official Fashion Illustration Experience Sponsor
- Opportunity for sponsor branding to be incorporated into the illustration experience or display
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage
- Logo placement on the PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- Limited to one sponsor
GOLDEN BLOOM – FLORAL EXPERIENCE SPONSOR | $1,600
Bringing the Golden Horizon to life through thoughtful details and beautiful design.
The Golden Bloom Sponsor helps create the atmosphere of PROTOS through floral elements that elevate the evening and bring warmth, beauty, and intention to the guest experience.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Two event tickets
- Recognition as the official Floral Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition on select floral or event signage
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage
- Logo placement on the PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- One floral arrangement to take home.
- Limited to one sponsor
GATEWAY TO GOLD SPONSOR - VALET COVERAGE | $1,500
Your brand is the first and last touchpoint of the PROTOS experience.
As the Valet Experience Sponsor your brand welcomes guests with ease, elegance, and intention from the moment they arrive to the moment they head out.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Two event tickets
- Exclusive branding at the valet area (signage at drop-off or pick-up)
- Opportunity to include a branded element (signage, small takeaway, or activation)
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage as the official Valet Sponsor
- Logo placement on PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- Limited to one sponsor
GOLDEN LENS – PHOTOGRAPHY SPONSOR | $1,200
Capturing the people and moments that make PROTOS shine.
The Golden Lens Sponsor helps preserve the celebration through professional event photography, capturing the connections, achievements, and memorable moments of the evening.
Sponsorship Includes:
- One event ticket
- Recognition as the official Event Photography Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition on select event signage
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage
- Logo placement on the PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- Sponsor recognition on select post-event photography and/or event photo gallery, where applicable
- Limited to one sponsor
SOUNDS OF GOLD – SAXOPHONE ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR | $1,000
Setting the soundtrack for an unforgettable evening.
The Sounds of Gold Sponsor brings the Golden Horizon atmosphere to life through live saxophone entertainment, creating an elevated musical backdrop as guests gather, connect, and celebrate prior to the start of the awards ceremonies.
Sponsorship Includes:
- One event ticket
- Recognition as the official Entertainment Sponsor
- Sponsor recognition/signage near the performance area
- Verbal acknowledgment from stage
- Logo placement on the PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- Limited to one sponsor
THE GOLDEN PRESS – PRINTING SPONSOR | $500
Helping bring every detail of the Golden Horizon to life.
From signage to event materials, The Golden Press Sponsor helps transform the PROTOS identity from concept to experience through the printed details guests encounter throughout the evening.
Sponsorship Includes:
- Recognition as the official Printing Sponsor
- Logo recognition on select printed event materials, where applicable
- Logo placement on the PROTOS event webpage
- Inclusion in post-event blog recap
- Post-event social media acknowledgment
- No event tickets included
- Limited to one sponsor
IN-KIND SUPPORTERS
We welcome partners offering services or goods in exchange for social and digital visibility, including:- Raffle and door prizes
NEXT-GENERATION CHAMPION | $100
Proceeds from this specially tired add-on selection support the next generation of public relations professionals by directly supporting initiatives for OCPRSA’s young professional program and sponsorship of local university PRSSA and communications programs.
- 10 opportunity drawing tickets
- Acknowledgment from stage
- Inclusion in OCPRSA PROTOS post-event blog recap
- ** This selection does not include the price of a ticket.
NEXT-GENERATION SUPPORTER | $ X
Proceeds from this specially tired add-on selection support the next generation of public relations professionals by directly supporting initiatives for OCPRSA’s young professional program and sponsorship of local university PRSSA and communications programs.
- 5 opportunity drawing tickets
- Acknowledgment from stage
- Inclusion in OCPRSA PROTOS post-event blog recap
- ** This selection does not include the price of a ticket.
LEARN MORE
Contact our Sponsorship Chair, Sam Hasson, at [email protected] with any questions or to request an invoice. Checks, Zelle or cash gladly accepted for payment to offset the costs of credit card transactions.
Looking forward to celebrating with you all on
Thursday September 24th. 2026
at Orange Hill Restaurant.
