Connect directly with the organizations shaping transportation decisions.

 

The CUTR Transportation Achievement Awards brings together federal, state, and local transportation leaders, alongside industry, research institutions, and private-sector innovators, to recognize excellence and shape the future of mobility.

With attendance limited to 280 participants, this event represents a unique opportunity to engage directly with decision-makers influencing transportation policy, funding, and implementation.

Sponsorship Questions

Contact Sarah Perez, Communications and Marketing Manager
siperez@usf.edu | 813-974-7502

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Table summarizing sponsorship level benefits. Full list of benefits follows.

President – $14,000

  • Access to VIP networking area during reception
  • Curated introductions to VIP and agency guests
  • 2 tables with sponsor logo on signage
  • Priority table placement among VIPs, agencies, and leadership
  • 14 tickets to the event
  • Featured full-page sponsor message in event program and dinner slideshow
  • Recognition during the event
  • Logo on event website and dinner slideshow

Dean – $7,500

  • Access to VIP networking area during reception
  • A curated introduction to a VIP or agency guest
  • 1 table with sponsor logo on signage
  • Preferred table placement among VIPs, agencies, and leadership
  • 7 tickets to the event
  • Half-page sponsor message in event program and dinner slideshow
  • Recognition during the event
  • Logo on event website and dinner slideshow

Director – $3,500

  • 6 tickets to the event
  • Preferred seating placement
  • Quarter-page sponsor message in event program and dinner slideshow
  • Recognition during the event
  • Logo on event website and dinner slideshow

Green & Gold Business – $2,000

  • 4 tickets to the event
  • Quarter-page sponsor message in event program and dinner slideshow
  • Recognition during the event
  • Logo on event website and dinner slideshow

Funds raised at the Transportation Achievement Awards event support USF Foundation Fund #220430, benefiting the Center for Urban Transportation Research. This fund advances CUTR’s mission by supporting faculty and staff development, student scholarships, and a wide range of transportation research, education, and outreach initiatives.

* Individual ticket fair market value is equal to $120. For all sponsorship levels, please note the following: Pursuant to IRS guidelines, support is defined as a “Qualified Sponsorship”, which means no endorsement of your business, qualitative or comparative language, price information or indication of savings or value can be included in written words or in program remarks. In essence, your organization can be acknowledged through simple use of your name, logo and location, but no message that promotes or markets and trade or business, or any service, facility or product is permissible.

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Sponsor Planning Checklist

The checklist below will help ensure your sponsorship is set up for success. Open each step to view more information and guidelines.

Step 1: Register Sponsorship – ASAP

Pay with Credit Card

Making your sponsorship payment by credit card is fast and easy.

Register Now

Pay with Check

Email siperez@usf.edu to request an invoice.

Make payable to: USF Foundation
Memo Line: CUTR – Fund 220430 (EBA Code: ENK027)

Mail check and invoice to:
CUTR/USF c.o. Sarah Perez | 4202 E. Fowler Ave., ENG030 | Tampa, FL 33620

Keep Your Confirmation Email!

Your confirmation email includes the link you will use to provide or update your guest information. Can’t find the email/link? Contact siperez@usf.edu.

Step 2: Submit Organization Logo – ASAP

Upload sponsor logo
  • Preferred format: vector logo (.ai, .eps, or .pdf)
  • Acceptable: high‑resolution .jpg or .png
  • When in doubt, send the original files provided by your designer.

Step 3: Sponsor Message (Program Ad) – Due October 19

Upload sponsor message artwork

Artwork Sizes

  • President: full page (7”W x 9.5”H)
  • Dean: half page (7”W x 4.625”H)
  • Director: quarter page (3.375”W x 4.625”H)
  • Green & Gold: quarter page (3.375”W x 4.625”H)

Specifications

  • No borders (a standard border will be applied)
  • Accepted formats: .eps, .pdf, .png, .jpeg

Content Guidelines

  • Sponsor messages must comply with IRS and USF Foundation guidelines and serve as acknowledgments—not advertisements.
  • Your sponsor message may include:
    • Organization name and logo
    • Location or contact information
    • A message of support
  • Your message must not include:
    • Calls to action or endorsements
    • Comparative or promotional language (e.g., “best in industry”)
    • Pricing, discounts, or value statements
    • Product or service promotion

Step 4: Guest Information – Due October 19

Guest Details

Your sponsorship includes guest seating. When registering your sponsorship, please provide the following information for each guest:

    • Full name
    • Company/organization (for name badge)
    • Email address
    • Meal selection (beef or vegan)

Need to update or change your guest info? Use the link in your registration confirmation email to log back in to your registration and update your guest information.

Can’t find the email/link? Email siperez@usf.edu for assistance.

Government Officials and Dignitary Guests

Please notify us in advance so they can be acknowledged appropriately.

Unused Seats

If you do not plan to use all seats, let us know so they can be released. This event is known to sell out.

Contact

Submit artwork files or questions to Sarah Perez, Communications and Marketing Manager, at sipayton@usf.edu or 813-974-7502.

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