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28th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championship (SPONSOR REGISTRATION)

  • November 06, 2026
  • November 08, 2026
  • Violet F. Stout Park 5420 Stout Pkwy SW, Lithia Springs, GA 30122

Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:
  • Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Koozie Sponsor – $1,000 (Exclusive)

    Logo printed on all official event koozies
    One koozie provided to every competitor, judge, volunteer, sponsor, and attendee while supplies last
    Recognition on event signage
    Logo on the event website and sponsor page
    Recognition in social media leading up to the event
    Verbal recognition during the awards ceremony
  • Sponsor food and beverages for Friday night social
  • Gold Sponsor: $1000 - includes priority representation below Platinum Sponsors on event banner, 2 Awards Dinner Tickets, 2 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Platinum sponsor: includes priority representation below Signature Sponsors on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, 4 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shir
  • Sponsor food and beverages for Saturday night awards ceremony
  • Signature Sponsor: $3500 (Limited to 3 Sponsors) - includes recognition for providing Awards Dinner, priority representation on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, 4 entries to the educational sessions, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
  • Silver Sponsor: $750 - includes priority representation below Gold Sponsors on event banner, 1 Awards Dinner Ticket, 1 entry to the educational sessions, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt

Register


28th Annual

Georgia Tree Climbing Championships

November 6th-8th, 2026


Violet F. Stout Park

5420 Stout Pkwy SW

Lithia Springs, Georgia


General Timeline for Sponsors Below -

more detailed schedule & set up map to be distributed closer to the event


  • Friday, November 6th
    • Check in 
    • Camp & Sponsor Set up (outdoor in main lawn)
  • Saturday, November 7th
    • 8 am-4 pm - Georgia Tree Climbing Championships
    • 6 pm-8 pm - Awards Dinner
    • 9 pm-11 pm - After Party
  • Sunday,  November 8th
    • 8 am-12 pm - Masters Climb
    • Camp & Sponsor break down & departure


  • Sponsorship Levels:

    ***PLEASE NOTE - Deadline for sponsors to be included on event t-shirt/banner is October 20th***

    • Signature Sponsor: $3500 (Limited to 3 Sponsors) - includes recognition for providing Awards Dinner, priority representation on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets,  Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
    • Platinum Sponsor: $1750 - includes priority representation below Signature Sponsors on event banner, 4 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
    • Gold Sponsor: $1000 - includes priority representation below Platinum Sponsors on event banner, 2 Awards Dinner Tickets, Outdoor Exhibit, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
    • Silver Sponsor: $750 -  includes priority representation below Gold Sponsors on event banner, 1 Awards Dinner Ticket, logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt
    • Bronze Sponsor: $500 - Logo visibility on event emails, announcements, and event t-shirt

    NEW THIS YEAR! KOOZIE SPONSOR -$1250

    Put your logo in everyone's hand! As the exclusive Koozie Sponsor, your company logo will be featured on the commemorative koozies distributed at the 28th Annual Georgia Tree Climbing Championship.

    Every competitor, judge, volunteer, sponsor, and event staff member will receive a complimentary koozie to keep their beverage cold throughout the weekend—providing your brand with lasting visibility both during and after the event.

    Don't miss this fun new sponsorship opportunity to keep your company front and center all weekend long!

Other Sponsorship Options

Food and Beverage Sponsorship Opportunities: 

Friday Night Social Sponsor: $1000 (limit 2) -- Includes recognition at Friday night social and the chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization.

Saturday Lunch Sponsor: $500 (limit 3) -- Includes recognition at the Awards Banquet. Logo visibility and recognition on event emails. Can provide stamps or stickers on food wrapping (if available).

Saturday Awards Dinner Sponsor $2500 (limit 1) -- Includes recognition at Saturday Awards Ceremony, a chance to speak for up to 5 minutes about your organization and logo visibility on event emails and announcements. Ability to have logo visibility on tables during event. 

***Custom & In-kind Sponsorships available - please reach out to Jessie McClellan to discuss further but go ahead and register to grab your spot (select pay by invoice) and we will apply the necessary in-kind credits to the invoice - jessie@georgiaarborist.org

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Competitor Registration 

A separate sign up is required for competitors & volunteers to help us stay organized and give you the best experience.  THANK YOU in advance for your cooperation!

Volunteer Registration


Discounted Hotel & FREE Camping Information

FREE camping is available at Violet Stout Memorial Park.

Important Reminder - we are representing our industry  and expect high community attendance which is a great opportunity to educate the public on proper arboriculture practices.  This event is at a public park so please abide by these rules:

  • no smoking

  • no open containers

  • all pets on a leash 

  • no open fires - sorry no fire pits

HOTEL INFORMATION

A discounted hotel rate of $119 a night is available at the Tru by Hilton Lithia Springs, 1270 Thornton Road Lithia Springs, Georgia 30122 USA. Please use this link to reserve your room or you may call the hotel directly at (678) 236-0005 and request the Georgia Arborist Association Group Rate. Make reservations by 10/6/26 for this price. (If you are staying before Friday, Nov. 6, or after Sunday, Nov. 8, please just call the hotel for the special rate on the extra nights.)

Thank you to our already confirmed 2026 sponsors!


COMPETITORS Thank you SPONSORS  VOLUNTEER

Georgia Arborist Association


Email:  info@georgiaarborist.org
Phone:  (404) 913-1422
Address:  GAA ~ P.O. Box 2516, Decatur GA 30031

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