We have a range of sponsorship opportunities available to business partners of York College & University Centre.
Sponsorship ensures that we are able to continue to hold prestigious events to recognise the achievements and contributions of our students.
Our sponsorship packages add value to businesses and offer opportunities to work and celebrate collaboratively.
Please see below information on our current and upcoming sponsorship opportunities.
If you would like to sponsor, or if you would like more information, please email us at partnerships@yorkcollege.ac.uk.
Unlock a unique branding opportunity by sponsoring a 'brick' on our new construction and engineering partnerships wall. This exclusive sponsorship offer gives you the chance to prominently display your company logo on a dedicated 'brick', ensuring high visibility as students, staff, and visitors enter the building.
This sponsorship opportunity provides a unique chance to not only support the College but also showcase a visual representation of our collaborative efforts, dedicated to advancing skills, knowledge, and growth within the construction and engineering industries.
One-year sponsorship: £50 (inclusive of VAT)
Two-year sponsorship: £90 (inclusive of VAT)
To sponsor a 'brick', we will require a vector or high-resolution PNG version of your logo.

26th September 2024 | York Minster
Pricing and package details
Pricing:
Sponsorship package of £500 per business plus VAT.
Package details:
- A prize for one of the student awards to the value of £100.
- Logo in the event programme.
- Logo and links on York College website and inclusion in the Graduation Award blog posts
- Social media mentions and associated tags/links on pages in relation to the event.
Student awards
- Success Award for Outstanding Achievement
- Ambition Award for the Most Determined Student
- Respect Award for Inclusivity / Student Role Model
- Care Award for Contribution to College Life / Community
- Institute of Technology Award
- Progression Award
- Governor’s Award
- Principal’s Award
27th June 2024 | York Racecourse
Pricing and package details
Pricing:
Sponsorship package of £500 per business plus VAT.
Package details:
- A prize for one of the student awards (there will be an assortment of prizes for the students to choose from) to the value of £100.
- Logo in the event programme and on screens during the event.
- Logo on York College website and inclusion in the REACH Awards blog posts.
- Social media photos and mentions on pages in relation to the event.
- 2 x tickets to attend the event.
Details of packages may be subject to change.
Student awards
The following awards are available to students under 19 years old, students studying access and higher education programmes and students studying apprenticeships:
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Most Determined Student Award
- Inclusivity / Student Role Model Award
- Contribution to College Life / Community Award
- Progression Award
Awards open for all student nominations:
- Governor’s Award
- Principal’s Award
There will also be a number of special awards on the night offered/supported by local charities.
Prize categories will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Included in the event
The event will include canapes, drinks reception, live music and a seated buffet.
Students will receive a glass award and certificate. For each award, the top three nominated students and their guests, along with their employer for apprentices, will be invited to the awards ceremony and the winner will be announced on the night.
4th July 2024 | Venue TBC
Pricing and package details
Pricing:
Sponsorship package of £500 per business plus VAT.
Package details:
- A prize for one of the student awards (there will be an assortment of prizes for the students to choose from) to the value of £100.
- Logo in the event programme and on screens during the event.
- Logo on York College website and inclusion in the Construction Awards blog posts.
- Social media photos and mentions on pages in relation to the event.
- Local Radio mentions – in the run up and during the event.
- 2 x tickets to attend the event.
- Ability to bring and display a company pop up banner at the event.
Details of packages may be subject to change.
Student awards
The following awards are available to students studying a construction apprenticeship and students studying a full time construction course:
- Outstanding Achievement Award
- Most Determined Student Award
- Inclusivity / Student Role Model Award
- Contribution to College Life / Community Award
Awards open for all construction student nominations:
- Governor’s Award
- Principal’s Award
- York Guild of Building Award
Prize categories will be offered on a first come first served basis.
Included in the event
The event will include canapes, drinks reception and a seated buffet.
Students will receive a glass award and certificate. All winning students and their guests will be invited to attend the Construction Awards ceremony, along with their employer for apprentices.
We will shortly be announcing further sponsorship packages and are keen to explore all new opportunities, so please get in touch to discuss this further.