Cowboy100 sponsorships opportunities
For more information, contact Chad Mills at cowboy100@okstate.edu. Limited number of sponsorships available.
Trailblazer Sponsorship • $50,000 (limit one)
- Recognized as the Trailblazer Sponsor for the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala with premium branding throughout the event.
- Recognition in the printed program and event slideshow, including a special welcome during the honoree countdown.
- Opportunity to deliver a 5-minute keynote message at the Gala.
- 3 tables (10 seats each) at the Gala dinner.
- 6 VIP reserved parking spots.
- Priority booking at the OSU Atherton Hotel.
- One pair of suite tickets for an Oklahoma State University athletics home football game of choice.
- Exclusive feature ad in ENGAGE @ Spears magazine.
- Dedicated sponsor spotlight on the Riata Center website and social media channels.
- Custom video feature, produced by OSU, highlighting the sponsor’s impact and partnership.
- Recognition in both spring and fall Riata Center newsletters.
- Priority access to all Riata Center programs (Business Plan Competition, Startup Mentorship, Veterans Program, and more).
- First right of renewal for future Cowboy100 sponsorship opportunities.
Presenting Sponsorship • $30,000 (SOLD)
- Recognized as the presenting sponsor for the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala and the opportunity to offer a brief 3-minute welcome message at the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala.
- Recognition in the printed program and event slideshow, including a special welcome during the honoree countdown.
- 2 tables (10 seats each) at the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala dinner.
- 4 VIP reserved parking spots.
- Priority booking at the OSU Atherton Hotel.
- One pair of suite tickets to an Oklahoma State University athletic home football game.
- Recognized in a feature ad in ENGAGE @ Spears magazines.
- Sponsor spotlight on the Riata Center website and social media channels.
- Recognition in both spring and fall Riata Center newsletters.
- Engagement opportunity with Riata Center programs (Business Plan Competition, Startup Mentorship, Veterans Program, and more).
Pre-Show Reception Sponsorship • $20,000
- Recognized as pre-show reception sponsor for the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala.
- 1 table (10 seats) at the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala dinner.
- 2 VIP reserved parking spots.
- Priority booking at the OSU Atherton Hotel.
- Mentioned in ENGAGE @ Spears magazine and other ads.
- Name on all promotional program information.
- Recognized with name and logo on the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website.
- Listed in the spring Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship newsletters.
- Engagement opportunity with Riata Center programs (Business Plan Competition, Startup Mentorship, Veterans Program, and more).
Orange Spirit Sponsorship • $10,000
- Recognized as an Orange Spirit Sponsor at the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala.
- 1 table (10 seats) at the Gala dinner.
- 2 reserved parking spots.
- Mention in ENGAGE @ Spears magazine.
- Name/logo included in event slideshow and printed program.
- Recognition on the Riata Center website and spring newsletters.
- Engagement opportunity with Riata Center programs (Business Plan Competition, Startup Mentorship, Veterans Program, and more).
Contributing Sponsorship • $5,000
- Recognized as a Contributing sponsor at the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala.
- Half table (5 seats) at the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala dinner.
- 2 reserved parking spots.
- Recognized with name and logo on the Cowboy100 promotional material and Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website.
- Engagement opportunity with Riata Center programs (Business Plan Competition, Startup Mentorship, Veterans Program, and more).
Cowboy100 Friend sponsorship • $2,500
- Recognized as Cowboy100 Friend sponsor at the 2026 Cowboy100 Honoree Gala.
- 2 reserved seats at the Cowboy100 Honoree Gala dinner.
- 1 reserved parking spot.
- Recognized with name and logo on the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship website.
Sponsorship funds support the Riata Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship student programs and activities