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Top Chef of the Year 

This event has been postponed until further notice.  Please check back to find out the re-schedule date.

Due to the overwhelming appeal of famous television shows, outstanding chefs have been praised for their culinary genius.  This event will have Tampa Bay’s prominent chefs put in the limelight and will raise much needed funds for Green Diver Initiative, Inc.  Tampa Bay’s premier chefs will be invited to participate in this culinary adventure.  They will bring their own ambiance and excellence.  Each chef designs their own menu and prepares – tableside – their five-course meal with accompanying wine (or other libations) for a table of 10 people.  Chefs will receive points in attempt to claim the title of “Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay” and seven other awards.  This year, due to the invasive lionfish in the waterways around Florida, we will be requiring that one of the courses consist of lionfish!!  These Lionfish are being donated by the Emerald Coast Open Lionfish Tournament on May 15 - 17.  For more information on the tournament click here.
 
DATE: To be determined at a later date
LOCATION:  T. Pepin Hospitality Centre, 4121 N 50th St, Tampa, FL 33610
EVENT TIME:  6:00 pm – 9:30 (ish) pm

AWARDS
  
“Top Chef of the Year Tampa Bay”
 “Top Chef of the Year - Appetizer” 
 “Top Chef of the Year – Entree” 
 “Top Chef of the Year – Dessert”
 “Top Chef of the Year – Lionfish Dish” 
 “Top Chef of the Year – People’s Choice” 
“Top Philanthropic Chef of the Year”
“Top Table Decor”

​CHEF APPLICATIONS
Chefs can apply to be in this event by filling out the the Top Chef Application Form and email it to mlewis@greendiver.org

GUEST RESERVATIONS
Reservations for attendees are available for $125 per person.  There are no physical tickets, guests will be on a list.  These paid reservations will be on a first come first serve basis.  This event has sold out each time.  Click here for your reservation form.

CONTACT:          Maria Lewis, CNP, CFRE
TITLE:                 Executive Director, Green Diver Initiative, Inc.
PHONE:               813-628-6284 x210
CELL:                   813-546-6425
EMAIL:                mlewis@greendiver.org
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CORPORATE SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
 
PRESENTING SPONSOR – $20,000
First choice at selecting one of the participating Chefs, Premier seating for 2 tables of ten, Verbal recognition at the event, Prominent signage at the event, Full page ad in the program booklet, Logo on all printed materials & website, Name recognition in press releases
 
ENTREE SPONSOR - $10,000
Premier seating for a table of ten, Verbal recognition at the event, Listing on signage at the event, ½ page ad in the program booklet, Logo in program & website, Name recognition in press releases

DESSERT SPONSOR - $5,000
Seating for ten, Verbal recognition at the event, Listing on signage at the event, ¼ page ad in the program booklet, Logo in program & website, Name recognition in press releases
 
APPETIZER SPONSOR - $3,000
Seating for ten, Listing on signage at the event, Logo in program & website
 
TABLE SPONSOR - $2,000
Seating for ten ~ Name in program
 
AMUSE-BOUCHE SPONSOR - $400
Seating for two ~ Name in program
 
IN-KIND SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Call Maria Lewis at 813-628-6284 X210 for details

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS
 
FULL PAGE – $500
5 inches wide x 8 inches long
 
HALF PAGE - $250
5 inches wide x 4 inches long
 
QUARTER PAGE - $100
2 ½ inches wide x 4 inches long



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GREEN DIVER INITIATIVE, INC. IS A 501(c)(3) ORGANIZATION - FEDERAL TAX I.D. #27-2630802, AND IS REGISTERED AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION IN FLORIDA (CH45519). A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE (800-435-7352) WITHIN THE STATE. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. CONTRIBUTIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE AS ALLOWED BY LAW. THIS ORGANIZATION RETAINS 100% OF ALL CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED.

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