Twenty-five years of casting a helping hand to Veterans & First Responders
The Manhattan Cup offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities for various levels of monetary and/or product donations. Donations are tax deductible. Companies or individuals can sponsor a major segment of the event, Sponsor-a-Vet or sponsor an entire boat of vets.
Products for angler and captain’s bags are needed along with items for the live auction and fundraising raffles. Your company can also consider sponsoring a boat and captain for a warrior group. Please inquire for rates.
Additional awards categories available upon request.
$35,000
Presenting Sponsor
The premier sponsorship level, company name prominently associated with all aspects
of the tournament including extensive use of logo, banners and flags in all promotional
aspects of the event.
$TBD
Platinum Plus Sponsor
Description coming soon
$25,000
Awards Party Sponsor
The awards dinner is the highlight of the tournament and a celebration of the event’s history and benefactors with the emphasis on our honored guests, the veterans in attendance. Our own Frank Crescitelli EmCees the show and highlights the sponsor. The dinner sponsor will receive special recognition signage throughout the event both inside and in the outdoor areas.
$10,000
Tournament Breakfast/Captains Meeting Sponsor
The pre-launch breakfast brings captains, anglers and our guest warriors together to
enjoy a morning repast and prep for the fishing to come. It is a very special time in a
very special setting under the imposing New York skyline with the sun rising behind it.
Special signage will be placed in the dining hall, your donation will be recognized, and
your company will be prominently associated with the event.
$10,000
Box Lunch Sponsor
Everyone fishing in the event will be provided with a box lunch prior to boarding for the day’s fishing. This sponsor receives special recognition with logos on every box, special signage at the distribution point and inclusion in event promotions.
$10,000
Artist Sponsor
Description coming soon
$7,500
Warrior Awards Division Sponsor
This includes the Master Sargent Christopher J. Raguso Memorial Trophy, which honors the valor of one of our nation’s bravest. Long Island native Chris Raguso was a legend in the FDNY, and distinguished member of the US Army Jolly Green helicopter rescue squadron. He was killed in action in 2018 during the fight to crush ISIS while attempting to save fellow warriors. The award is presented to the veteran who catches and releases the largest striped bass in the tournament. It also includes awards for the largest bluefish caught by a warrior and trophies for the captains who were their guides. Special promotional considerations will be provided to the company sponsoring this division.
$3,000 each
General Divisional Trophy Awards Sponsor
Multiple awards are presented to anglers, teams and captains in three competition divi-
sions – fly, lure and bait. Your company name will be etched on the trophies for the di-
vision sponsored in addition to inclusion in tournament signage and promotional con-
siderations throughout the event.
$3,000
Celebrity Angler Division Trophy Awards Sponsor
Each year celebrities join us to fish with and honor our warriors. They range from performers to astronauts, pro-sports personalities, artists and renown anglers. We provide a special awards category that recognizes their angling abilities and the captains that guide them. Your logo will be etched on these trophies and your sponsorship duly recognized.
Boat-$3000 Individual-$750
Warrior Entry Sponsorship
The Manhattan Cup is the original tournament associated with “Fishing as a force for good” and provides veterans a day on the water surrounded by people who truly appreciate their service and sacrifice. By sponsoring a boat you are treating four veteran to a special day of fishing and camaraderie aboard a premium vessel with captain and mate. If a more modest donation fits your budget you can sponsor a single warrior.
