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Each year, Historic Columbia celebrates local preservation successes by highlighting the myriad ways that our community embraces historic places and the stories they hold.

On May 15, 2025, commemorate Preservation Month through Historic Columbia’s annual Preservation Awards Ceremony at the Pool at 701 Whaley—the recipient of a rehabilitation award in 2022. Please join us for drinks and light hors d'oeuvres followed by the awards presentation to recognize exemplary projects and inspiring people.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Event sponsors receive robust marketing benefits that are activated upon receipt of your Sponsorship Agreement form.

Learn more about the different levels below and then complete the fillable PDF to return with your payment.

Make Your Sponsor Payment Now Download Sponsorship Agreement Form

Interested in In-Kind or Media Sponsorships? Click here.

$5,000
Presenting Sponsor — 1 available
- Highest level logo placement on print and digital collateral (Print examples include programs, sponsor boards, and slideshow at the event)
- Two Preservation Awards social media posts with highest level logo and accounts tagged on Historic Columbia's Facebook (23,100+ followers), Instagram (17,900+ followers), & Twitter (13,500+ followers)
- Recognition of sponsorship in a Preservation Month email (11,000+ recipients) and press release
- Recognition of sponsorship in one "This Month at HC" e-newsletter (11,000+ recipients), plus pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on the Preservation Awards page at historiccolumbia.org (average 41,000 views/month)
- Verbal sponsor recognition during the Preservation Awards ceremony
- Eight complimentary tickets to the Preservation Awards on May 15 ($400 value)
$2,500
Gold Sponsor
- Primary business logo on print and digital collateral
- One Preservation Awards post with logo and accounts tagged on HC's social media
- Recognition of sponsorship in a Preservation Month email, plus pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on Preservation Awards page at historiccolumbia.org
- Verbal sponsor recognition during the Preservation Awards ceremony
- Six complimentary tickets to the Preservation Awards on May 15 ($300 value)
$1,000
Silver Sponsor
- Secondary business logo on print and digital collateral.
- One Preservation Awards post with logo on HC's social media
- Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship on Preservation Awards page at historiccolumbia.org
- Verbal sponsor recognition during the Preservation Awards ceremony
- Four complimentary tickets to the Preservation Awards on May 15 ($200 value)
$500
Bronze Sponsor
- Business name on print and digital collateral.
- One Preservation Awards post with name displayed on HC's social media
- Recognition of sponsorship in pre- and post-event emails to attendees
- Recognition of sponsorship in name on Preservation Awards page at historiccolumbia.org
- Verbal sponsor recognition during the Preservation Awards ceremony
- Two complimentary tickets to the Preservation Awards on May 15 ($100 value)

Ready to become a sponsor?

Complete the Sponsorship Agreement form and return by mail or email to Rebecca Jacobson. #inkindmedia

In-Kind and Media Sponsorships

In-Kind

Food | Beverages (Alcoholic + Non-alcoholic) | Venue | Tables & Chairs | Audio/Visual | Event Photography
In-Kind sponsors help support Historic Columbia by offsetting the cost of hosting the event. In-Kind sponsors will receive a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors based on the value of the donation.
If your company is a supplier of any of the above items or services and wishes to learn more about becoming an In-Kind Sponsor of the Preservation Awards, please contact Rebecca Jacobson, Director of Development, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 12, or complete the fillable PDF.
Media

Print | Digital Media | Television | Radio | Billboards
If your company is willing to help promote this event in exchange for a similar set of benefits as our financial sponsors, we'd love to talk with you! Contact Emily Brown, Director of Marketing and Communications, at (803) 252-7742 ext. 17.

Preservation Award Winners

Our annual Preservation Awards recognize local projects that have maintained or added to the historical, architectural, and cultural heritage throughout Columbia and Richland County. In addition, Preservation Leadership Awards recognize contributions to the advancement of historic preservation in the region. Click the button below to see a full list of this year's winners.

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