Annual Banquet

A highlight of the year for Partnership members and other community leaders is the annual banquet hosted by the Greater Starkville Development Partnership. The 2021 banquet date will be announced soon.

Email pwatson@starkville.org to request tickets to purchase for this year’s event.

Interested in becoming a Banquet sponsor? Contact Paige Watson at pwatson@starkville.org or call (662) 323-3322.

The banquet brings together those interested and involved in economic development, community development, and tourism to celebrate the year’s successes and to hear about latest trends and opportunities from prominent state and local leaders.

ANNUAL BANQUET SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES 

GOLD SPONSOR – $1,000 Level

• You will receive 10 complimentary tickets (1 10-top table) with preferential seating.
• Your logo will be printed on signage and table decorations.
• You will be acknowledged in the banquet program, which is distributed to all attendees.
• You will be recognized in all pre- and post-event publicity.

SILVER SPONSOR – $500 Level

• You will receive 5 complimentary tickets with preferential seating.
• Your name will be printed on signage and table decorations.
• You will be acknowledged in the banquet program, which is distributed to all attendees.
• You will be recognized in all pre- and post-event publicity.

A much-anticipated part of the program is the conferring of awards on those who have provided exemplary leadership and service. Among the coveted awards are the

• R. Clay Simmons Exemplary Enterprise Award
• T.E Veitch Community Service Award
• Crystal Pineapple Tourism Award
• Oktibbeha County Industry of the Year Award
• Service to the Military Award
• Ambassador of the Year Award
• Starkville Area Education Hall of Fame Inductees

Held annually in late January, members of the general public as well as Partnership members are invited to attend. For more information, contact the Partnership at (662) 323-3322.