Big Blue Bash Sponsorship Opportunities for 2026
Put your name behind the businesses Central Illinois trusts most.
Sponsoring includes brand visibility throughout the event and related platforms for the duration of the awards cycle.
The 2026 Big Blue Bash
DATE
Thursday
October 15, 2026
TIME
5:00 PM
to 8:00 PM
LOCATION
Gateway Building
Peoria, IL
THE ATMOSPHERE
The Big Blue Bash brings together Central Illinois companies for an evening of recognition and connection. The event features food, a cash bar, music, photo opportunities, and a welcoming atmosphere for networking with regional businesses.
Why Sponsoring Matters
Sponsoring associates your brand with trusted companies and includes recognition across event marketing, the event itself, the Torch Awards webpage, and post-event communications.
Enhance Awareness Before The Event
Increase awareness through pre-event social media spotlights and print marketing features.
Increase Presence At The Event
Position your brand among business leaders with premium seating, stage recognition, and cocktail table signage.
Maintain Year-Round Visibility
Maintain year-round visibility with a permanent, clickable listing on the official Torch Awards website.
Choose Your Partnership
Stand behind Central Illinois businesses at the 2026 Big Blue Bash.
Torch Light
LIMIT 1 PER YEAR
$3,500
Suggested sponsorship value
Highest-level sponsorship with exclusive benefits.
- Two reserved tables with premium seating
- Opportunity for opening address
- Verbal acknowledgments during the event
- Logo featured on main event and sponsor pages with link
- Logo included in printed and digital promotions
- Name and logo in event program
- Mentions on social media before and after the event
Integrity
$1,000
Suggested sponsorship value
Prominent name and logo placement throughout the event.
- Reserved table with premium seating
- Verbal acknowledgments during the event
- Logo featured on key event and sponsor materials with link
- Logo included in printed and digital event promotions
- Mentions in event programs
- Logo included in post-event marketing
- Mentions on social media before and after the event
Trust
$500
Suggested sponsorship value
A lasting presence and recognition throughout the year.
- Reserved tickets with priority seating
- Verbal acknowledgments during the event
- Name and link on the sponsors page
- Name included in event materials
- Mentions on social media before and after the event
Teamwork
$100
Suggested sponsorship value
The introductory level to support the Bash.
- Verbal acknowledgments during the event
- Name listed on the sponsors page
- Mentions on social media before the event
Sponsorship Closed for 2026
Secure your sponsorship in one simple step.
Choose your sponsorship level, enter your details, and submit your payment in a single, secure checkout.
Sponsorship tiers include Torch Light, Integrity, Trust, and Teamwork. Secure your sponsorship with online payment. Commitment deadline: September 15, 2026.
All sponsorships support BBB Central Illinois programs that champion trust in the marketplace.
Questions? Contact Andrew Smith at BBB Central Illinois
[email protected] : 309-271-1450
Discover Your Level
Torch Light and Integrity tiers include logo placement in print materials, on the main Torch Awards page, and at event tables.
Trust offers enhanced exposure including event tickets and a permanent clickable link.
Teamwork is an entry-level sponsorship package that provides visibility on the sponsors page for the year.
Secure Your Spot
NOMINEE APPLICATIONS CLOSE SEPT 15, 2026
SPONSORSHIPS FIRST COME FIRST SERVED
Questions or ready to sponsor?
Contact Andrew Smith at BBB of Central Illinois.
[email protected] | 309-271-1450
Championing Trust in the Marketplace.
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