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Awards and Scholarship Program Sponsorship is a program from the Surface Navy Association that invites companies and organizations to sponsor naval awards and scholarships that recognize outstanding achievements in surface warfare and provide educational support for military families.
Sponsors gain brand visibility at award ceremonies and events, demonstrate corporate social responsibility, and strengthen their presence in the naval community. The Association is open to working with any company that has ideas for creating new awards. Eligible participants are companies and organizations interested in supporting naval recognition and scholarship programs.
There are no specified funding amounts for sponsors; interested parties should contact the Surface Navy Association directly.
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Support our Programs - Surface Navy Association Camaraderie. Excellence. Heritage — Supporting Surface Warriors & their Families since 1985 Navigating Towards Excellence Invest in the future of surface warfare by empowering the next generation of leaders.
Sponsoring an award or scholarship amplifies your company’s commitment to excellence and innovation, fostering a lasting impact on the community and strengthening your industry influence. Benefits of Sponsoring Awards Align your brand with excellence by sponsoring awards that recognize outstanding achievements in surface warfare. Enhance your company’s reputation as a committed partner in the naval community.
Gain prominent visibility at award ceremonies and events. Contribute to the legacy of excellence within the surface warfare community. Benefits of Sponsoring Scholarships Support for Military Families Provide critical educational support to our members and Navy and Coast Guard families.
Corporate Social Responsibility Demonstrate your commitment to aiding service members and their families. Invest in the future workforce by supporting scholarships that enable higher education. Make a significant difference in the lives of scholarship recipients.
How to Sponsor an Award or Scholarship If you would like to become a sponsor as part of our awards and/or scholarship program, please email [email protected] so that we can work with you to structure your donation. We have existing awards that are eligible for sponsorships and we are always willing to work with any company that might have ideas to start an award. Thank you to all of our sponsors.
If you would like to become a sponsor you can email [email protected] . Co-Sponsor(s)/Major Donor(s) Admiral Zumwalt Award for Visionary Leadership Surface Warfare Officer of the Year Surface Force Independent Duty Corpsman VADM Robert L. Walters Scholarship CAPT and Mrs. Robert Warner Lockheed Martin Corporation Listen to the latest episode of Continuing the Conversation.
Stephen Decatur, Jr. Award National Wed, Feb 11, 2026, 9:44 AM - Fri, May 29, 2026, 4:00 PM Hampton Roads April Luncheon Hampton Roads Southeast Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 11:30 AM - Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 1:00 PM Douglas Munro Cutterman's Call Anacostia Douglas Munro Southeast Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 4:00 PM - Wed, Apr 22, 2026, 6:00 PM Gulf Coast Enlisted Recognition Breakfast Gulf Coast Area Southeast Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 7:30 AM - Thu, Apr 23, 2026, 9:30 AM Military Appreciation Lunch Gulf Coast Area Southeast Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 11:00 AM - Tue, Apr 28, 2026, 2:00 PM Waterfront Conference West San Diego West Wed, Sep 2, 2026, 3:00 PM - Thu, Sep 3, 2026, 8:00 PM Greater Washington Southeast Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 8:00 AM - Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 3:00 PM
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Companies and organizations interested in sponsoring naval awards and scholarships; the association is willing to work with any company that has ideas to start an award. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Awards and Scholarship Program Sponsorship (Surface Navy Association) is funded by Surface Navy Association. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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