Why Become a Sponsor?
Our Leadership Challenge Event™ sponsors play a major role in supporting our event. It is because of our sponsors that this exemplary event can take place. There are multiple sponsor opportunities.
The benefits of being a sponsor go beyond the tangible; be the influence for the success of our young aspiring leaders!
LCE™ Sponsorship Levels
Platinum Level - $1000 - (covers the portion of cost associated with one team's participation NOT covered by the team's registration fee.)
- Named award with the option to present it at the Awards Ceremony
- Two seats at Thursday banquet
- Name on banner
- Name in banquet program
- Name on LCE™ website
Gold Level - $750
- Logo on participant medallions with the option to present to teams at the Awards Ceremony
- One seat at Thursday banquet
- Name in banquet program
- Name on LCE™ website
Silver Level - $500
- One seat at Thursday banquet
- Name in banquet program
- Name on LCE™ website
Bronze Level - $350
- Name in banquet program
- Name on LCE™ website
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the Leadership Challenge Event™ or if you would like more information, please contact us at 785.670.2000 or email lce@washburn.edu.
Title Sponsors |
| Capitol Federal Foundation |
| Evergy |
Platinum |
| Advisors Excel |
| Azura Credit Union |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas |
| BNSF - Financial Services |
| BNSF - Technology |
| Ron and Margaret Brown |
| BT & Co. |
| DL Smith Electric |
| Cynthia Heath |
| Security Benefit |
| Southwest Publishing & Mail Corporation |
| Topeka Community Foundation |
| Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation |
| Washburn University - Office of Enrollment Management and Student Success |
Gold |
| Forge Young Talent |
| Kansas Gas Service |
| Washburn University - International Programs |
| Washburn University - Office of Academic Affairs |
| Washburn University - Office of Administration and Treasurer |
| Washburn University - Office of Student Life |
| Washburn University - Office of Career Engagement |
Silver |
| Susan Duffy |
| Micah and Abby Price Offermann |
| Rural Health Advisors |
| Washburn University - Office of the President |
Bronze |
| Euler Family Dental |
| Jay Davis Insurance Agency |
| Link Wealth Strategies |
| United Way of Kaw Valley |
| Washburn University - College of Arts and Sciences |
| Washburn University - Office of Student Involvement and Development |
| Washburn University - School of Applied Studies |
| Washburn University - School of Nursing |
General |
| RJ & Angela Dake |
Alumni Group |
| Brooke Wells |
| Claire Leffingwell |
| Dylan Babcock |
| Garrett and Caley Love |
| Grace Hildebrand |
| Jack Van Dam |
| Kendall Beemer |
| Kinsley Riggs |
| Lauren Edelman |
| LeeAnna Willer |
| Marissa Dake |
| Matt Ahrens |
| Ryan Kelly |
| Sarah Basso |
| Sydney Fox |
| Tamela Lake |
Title Sponsors |
| Capitol Federal Foundation |
| Evergy |
Platinum |
| Advisors Excel |
| Azura Credit Union |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas |
| BNSF Railway - Finance Department |
| Cynthia Heath |
| MCP Group |
| Ron and Margaret Brown |
| Schwerdt Design Group |
| Southwest Publishing and Mailing Corp. |
| Topeka Community Foundation |
| Washburn University Office of Admissions |
| Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation |
Gold |
| Forge |
| Washburn University Career Engagement |
| Washburn University International Programs |
| Washburn University Office of Student Life |
| Washburn University School of Business |
| Washburn University Vice President of Academic Affairs |
| Washburn University Vice President of Administration and Treasurer |
Silver |
| Link Wealth Strategies |
| Micah and Abby Price Offermann |
| Susan Duffy |
| Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
Bronze |
| HME, Inc. |
| John Hoffer Chrysler |
| Kansas Gas Services |
| United Way of Kaw Valley |
| Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences |
| Washburn University Office of Student Involvement and Development |
| Washburn University School of Applied Studies |
| Washburn University School of Nursing |
General |
| Taylor and Madison Stumma |
Media and Videography |
| KTWU |
Beverages |
| Memorial Union and Dining Services |
Title Sponsors |
| Capitol Federal Foundation |
| Evergy |
Platinum |
| Washburn University - Office of Admissions |
| Advisors Excel |
| Azura Credit Union |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas |
| BNSF Railway - Finance Department |
| Cynthia Heath |
| Forge |
| RAVENii |
| Southwest Publishing and Mailing Corp. |
| Topeka Community Foundation |
| Washburn University Office of Administration and Treasurer |
| Washburn University Office of Academic Affairs |
| Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation |
Gold |
| Ron and Margaret Brown |
| Kansas Gas Company |
| Washburn University - Career Engagement |
| Washburn University - Enrollment Management |
| Washburn University - International Programs |
| Washburn University - Office of Student Life |
| Washburn University - School of Business |
Silver |
| Micah and Abby Price Offermann |
| Washburn University - Student Recreation and Wellness Center |
Bronze |
| Clark and Susan Duffy |
| HME, Inc. |
| KL Johnson Advisors |
| Shea and Lindsey Kirsop (LCE Fellow 2012) |
| Taylor and Madison Stumma (LCE Fellow 2016) |
| United Way of Greater Topeka |
| Washburn University - School of Applied Studies |
| Washburn University - School of Nursing |
General |
| Washburn University - College of Arts and Sciences |
Media & Content |
| KTWU |
High School Champion Scholarships |
| Washburn University - Office of Admissions |
In-Kind Donations |
| Washburn University - Memorial Union and Dining Services |
Title Sponsors |
| Capitol Federal Foundation |
| Evergy |
Platinum |
| Advisors Excel |
| Azura Credit Union |
| BlueCross BlueShield of Kansas |
| BNSF Railway - Finance Department |
| BNSF Railway - Technology Services |
| Cynthia Heath |
| RAVENii |
| Topeka Community Foundation |
| Washburn University - Vice President for Administration and Treasurer |
| Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation |
Gold |
| Hill’s Pet Products |
| Southwest Publishing |
| Washburn University - Career Engagement |
| Washburn University - Office of Enrollment Management |
| Washburn University - Office of Student Life |
| Washburn University - SRWC |
| Ron and Margaret Brown |
| Washburn University - International Programs |
Silver |
| Shea & Lindsey Kirsop |
Bronze |
| Coffman, DeFries & Nothern |
| Madison Stumma - Former LCE™ Fellow 2016 |
| Stockgrowers State Bank |
| United Way of Greater Topeka |
| Washburn University - School of Applied Studies |
| Washburn University - School of Business |
| Washburn University - School of Nursing |
| Leadership Institute Class of 2010 |
| Berkshire Hathaway First Realtors |
| Ozark Integrated Pest Services, Inc. |
| Susan and Clark Duffy |
Orientation-in-a-Box |
| Forge Young Professionals |
Hospitality |
| Washburn University - Office of Admissions |
High School Champion Scholarships |
| Washburn University - Office of Admissions |
| Title Sponsors | Silver Level |
| Capitol Federal Foundation | Shea and Lindsey Kirsop |
| Evergy | Washburn Univeristy - Office of Student Involvement & Development |
| Platinum Level | Bronze Level |
| Advisors Excel | KEPCo |
| Azura Credit Union | Latino Leadership Collaborative |
| Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas | Madison Stumma - Fellow 2016 |
| BNSF Railway - Finance Department | Sowards Glass Co. |
| BNSF Railway - Technology Services | Stockgrowers Bank |
| Cynthia Heath | Susan and Clark Duffy |
| Heartland Title | Topeka Metro |
| J.F. McGivern | United Way of Greater Topeka |
| RAVENii | Washburn University - School of Applied Studies |
| Security Benefit | Washburn University - School of Nursing |
| Topeka Community Foundation | Washburn University - First Year Experience |
| Washburn Alumni Association and Foundation | |
| Washburn University - Vice President for Administration and Treasurer | Evening Reception Sponsor |
| Washburn University - Washburn Transformational Experience | Forge Young Professionals |
| Gold Level | Thursday Hospitality and HS Champion Scholarships |
| Hill's Pet Products | Washburn University - Office of Admissions |
| Micah and Abby Price-Offerman | |
| Ron and Margaret Brown | Media Sponsor |
| Southwest Publishing | Washburn University - KTWU |
| The Craig Group | |
| Washburn University - Career Engagement | |
| Washburn University - International Programs | |
| Washburn University - Office of Enrollment Management | |
| Washburn University - Office of Student Life | |
| Washburn University - SRWC |
Title Sponsors
- Capitol Federal Foundation
- Westar Energy Foundation
Platinum Level Sponsors
- Advisors Excel
- Joe and Janet Aleshire
- BNSF Railway - Financial Department
- BNSF Railway - Technology Services
- Ron and Margaret Brown
- Doug and Judy Hall
- Cynthia Heath
- Regent John McGivern
- Topeka Community Foundation
- Washburn Transformational Experience
- Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation
Gold Level Sponsors
- Envista Credit Union
- Hill's Pet Nutrition
- Security Benefit
- Washburn University
- Career Engagement
- Enrollment Management
- International Programs
- Student Life
Silver Level Sponsors
- KEPCo
- Shea and Lindsey Kirsop
- Southwest Publishing
- The Craig Group, Inc.
- Washburn University - First Year Experience
Bronze Level Sponsors
- Equity Bank
- The Robb Company
- Washburn University
- School of Business
- School of Applied Studies
- Student Involvement and Development
General Level Sponsors
- Ben Schreiner Construction
- RJ and Angela Dake
- Jim Hanna
- Washburn University - School of Nursing
Evening Reception Sponsor - Forge
Thursday Hospitality Sponsor - Washburn University - Office of Admissions
- Capitol Federal Foundation
- Westar Energy
- Advisors Excel
- Azura Credit Union
- J.F. McGivern, Inc.
- Leadership Institute Class of 2010
- RJ and Angela Dake
- Ron and Margaret Brown
- Shea and Lindsey Kirsop
- The Craig Group, Inc.
- Topeka Community Foundation
- Topeka Metro
- United Way of Greater Topeka
- Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation
- Washburn University Career Engagement
- Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences
- Washburn University First Year Experience
- Washburn University International Programs
- Washburn University Office of Student Life
- Washburn University School of Business
- Washburn University School of Nursing
- Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center
- Washburn University Student Involvement & Development
- Washburn Transformational Experience
- Capitol Federal Foundation
- Westar Energy
- Advisors Excel
- Azura Credit Union
- BA Designs
- BNSF Railway Company
- Dunkin' Donuts
- Flint Hills Community Health Center
- Heartland Visioning
- J.F. McGivern, Inc.
- Kansas Department of Health and Environment
- KanTRAIN
- KTWU
- Leadership Institute Class of 2010
- Leadership Washburn
- Panera
- Pleasant Hill Animal Hospital
- RJ and Angela Dake
- Ron and Margaret Brown
- Security Benefit
- Shea and Lindsey Kirsop
- Small Cakes
- Starbucks Coffee, 1223 SW Wanamaker
- Starbucks Coffee, 3020 SW Wanamaker
- Susan and Clark Duffy
- The Craig Group, Inc.
- The Robb Company
- Topeka Community Foundation
- Topeka Metro
- Tower Metal Works Inc.
- UMB Bank
- United Way of Greater Topeka
- Washburn Memorial Union and Washburn Dining
- Washburn Tech
- Washburn Transformational Experience
- Washburn Transformational Experience (2)
- Washburn University Alumni Association and Foundation
- Washburn University Career Engagement
- Washburn University College of Arts and Sciences
- Washburn University First-Year Experience
- Washburn University School of Business
- Washburn University Student Involvement & Development
- Washburn University Student Life
- Washburn University Student Recreation and Wellness Center
- Western Associates, Inc.
- Westside Stamp and Awards, Inc.
- Capitol Federal Foundation - Title Sponsor
- Westar Energy Inc. - Title Sponsor
- Advisors Excel
- BA Designs
- Berberich Trahan & Co., P.A.
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas
- BNSF Railway - Finance Department
- BNSF Railway - Technology Services
- Dake Family
- Educational Credit Union
- Go Topeka EMBD
- Heartland Visioning
- Hills Pet Nutrition, Inc.
- KanTRAIN Grant Management
- Laird Noller Ford
- Leadership Institute Class of 2010
- Washburn University - Office of Vice President of Academic Affairs
- Pleasant Hill Animal Hospital
- Ron and Margaret Brown
- Marc and Tracy Routsong
- Shea and Lindsay Kirsop
- Washburn University - Student Involvement & Development
- The Craig Group, Inc.
- The Robb Company
- Topeka Community Foundation
- Tower Metal Works Inc.
- UMB Bank
- United Way of Greater Topeka
- Washburn Memorial Union and Washburn Dining
- Washburn University Small Business Development Center
- Washburn University - Student Life
- Washburn University Foundation
- Washburn University - FYE
- Washburn University - Office of Admissions
- Westside Stamp and Awards, Inc.
