Nationwide Insurance Donates $120,000 to CIAA
February 24, 2010
(SPORTS TECHNOLOGY)
As part of its ongoing support of CIAA institutions and students, Nationwide Insurance has announced a $120,000 donation to the CIAA college scholarship fund.
Nationwide Insurance is the “Official Insurance Provider” of CIAA and already receives exclusive branding opportunities from CIAA including signage, and on-field/on-court promotions.
This is a multi-year agreement that includes Nationwide serving as presenting sponsor of the CIAA Football Championship Game, sponsorship of the CIAA Men's Tournament Most Valuable Player Trophy, and as a Corporate Sponsor of all sixteen CIAA Conference Championships.
For the past two years, Nationwide Insurance has contributed $100,000 to the scholarship fund each year. Nationwide has an ongoing relationship throughout the year with the CIAA, which includes on-site career fairs at various universities, working with students on career options, corporate internships, student scholarships and more.
“We are proud to contribute $120,000 to the CIAA scholarship fund that helps students pursue the education that is crucial to their future," said Lee Morton, Nationwide Insurance regional vice president.
"Our partnership with the CIAA is what being On Your Side is all about." The multi-year sponsorship includes support for recruitment efforts, such as providing student summer corporate internship opportunities with Nationwide and on-site job fairs.
Raju Shanbhag is a contributing editor for TMCnet. To read more of Raju’s articles, please visit his columnist page.
Edited by Stefania Viscusi
