Sponsorship Information
Thursday, February 19, 2026
Location TBD
The Maryland ProStart Student Invitational (MPSI) showcases talented high school students competing in culinary and management competitions. The event is FREE to attend and open to the public. Support Maryland's next generation of chefs and restaurant owners as they compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships!
​Winning teams will advance to the
National ProStart Invitational at the Baltimore Marriott Waterfront in Baltimore, MD on April 24-26, 2026.
Sponsorship Levels
Silver Sponsor - $5,000
Bronze Sponsor - $2,500
Event Sponsor - $1,000
*Sponsorship Level details listed below
Sponsorship Level Details
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SILVER Sponsor - $5,000
Recognition Leading Up to MPSI
- Silver Sponsor with logo in all marketing, promotional items, and collateral material
- Logo and active link on MPSI web page
- Silver Sponsor recognition in press releases, media invitations, and fact sheets.
Recognition Onsite at MPSI
- Individual Sponsor at the MPSI Awards Presentation and face time with students and parents.
- Logo displayed on Sponsorship Signage throughout the competition floor.
- Opportunity for representatives to serve as judges at MPSI.
- Recognition as the Silver Sponsor in the MPSI printed program.
Recognition at Nationals
- Logo displayed on the back of team chef coats and uniform shirts while they are competing.
- Logo displayed on team swag.
BRONZE Sponsor - $2,500
Recognition Leading Up to MPSI
- Bronze Sponsor with logo in all MPSI marketing, promotional items, and collateral.
- Logo and active link on MPSI web page.
Recognition Onsite at MPSI
- Sponsor recognition at the MPSI Awards Presentation.
- Logo displayed on Sponsorship Signage throughout the competition floor.
- Recognition as a Bronze Sponsor in the MPSI printed program.
Recognition at Other Events
Face time at future events with ProStart student volunteers.
Opportunity to send a guest speaker to a RAMEF ProStart Teacher workshop.
Culinary or Management Competition Sponsor - $3,000
Recognition Leading Up to MPSI
- Culinary Competition Sponsor with logo in all MPSI marketing
- Logo and active link on MPSI web page
Recognition Onsite at MPSI
- Sponsor recognition at the MPSI Awards Presentation.
- Logo displayed on Sponsorship Signage during the competition.
- Logo on the chef coats worn by the winning Culinary team when they compete at the National ProStart Invitational.
- Opportunity for representatives to serve as culinary judges at MPSI.
- Recognition including your logo in the MPSI program.
Event Sponsor - $1,000
Recognition Leading Up to MPSI
- Event Sponsor designation in all MPSI marketing.
- Logo and active link on MPSI web page.
Recognition Onsite at MPSI
- Logo displayed on Sponsorship Signage throughout the competition floor.
- Recognition in the MPSI program.