The Arizona Colleen and Rose of Tralee Selection is a 501(c)(3) Not For Profit Organization. Without your support we would not be able to offer this wonderful opportunity to young women in the Arizona Irish community. Please consider making a charitable contribution. Financial donations may be tax deductible.

There are several ways in which you and your business or organization can help support 27 years of Irish pride. Any one or more of these options benefits our Arizona Colleen Programs. We welcome your participation!

To become a sponsor, please download and fill out the Sponsorship Information packet. Make donations and/or purchase tickets online using the buttons underneath the sponsorship options on this page. You may use a credit or debit card, e-check, or your PayPal account. Or mail checks or donated items to 3614 E. Brookwood Court, Phoenix, AZ 85048. Make checks payable to St. Patrick’s Day Parade, with “AZ Colleen” in the memo line.

Sponsorship Levels

1. Corporate Sponsorship: A budget for a Trip to Ireland is provided for the Arizona Colleen to apply towards her travel to Ireland, as approved by the Colleen Selection Committee. Participating at this level entitles you to two VIP dinner tickets, a full-page ad in the Selection’s program, visual identification in the evening’s display and on the website, and visibility on stage as you present the 2010 Colleen with her travel package at the St. Patrick’s Day Faire.
   
   
   
2. Scholarship Sponsorship: Increments of $500 or more for educational pursuits. All will be recognized in the program and by the Emcees. It entitles you to two VIP dinner tickets, ½ page recognition in the Selection’s program, visual identification in the evening’s display, and visibility on stage as you present the 2010 Colleen with her scholarship gift at the St. Patrick’s Day Faire. A gift of $250 entitles you to the above with ¼ page recognition.
   
   
   
3. Rose Sponsorship (need 5 or more): This sponsorship enables our Arizona Colleen to compete as the Arizona Rose in the Rose of Tralee selection in County Kerry, Ireland. The annual participation fees are $2,000, which includes our contestant’s housing, food, and sightseeing during the 51st Annual Rose of Tralee International Festival in August. She will compete with Rose centers from Ireland, UK, Australia, USA, and elsewhere. It is one of the largest watched televised events. The Rose winner receives a prize package valued at 25,000 Euro (€EUR) including a world tour. Sponsorship cost is $400 and entitles you to two VIP dinner tickets to the 2010 Arizona Colleen Selection, a ½ page ad in the Selection’s program, visual identification on the Rose Sponsor poster on display at area events, and visibility on stage at the St. Patrick’s Day Faire. In addition, your name, logo, contact information and a few sentences describing what services or product you provide will also be put on our website with a hyperlink to your website for the following year. You will also receive standing recognition by the Emcees at the Selection. The crowned Arizona Colleen and the group of Rose sponsors will be photographed and posted on the Colleen website. Any gift to the ROSE FUND is welcome! www.roseoftralee.ie
   
   
   
4. Tiara Sponsorship (need 12): Cost is $350 and entitles you to two VIP dinner tickets, ½ page recognition or ad in the Selection’s program, visual identification on event signage. In addition, your business card or name, logo, contact information and a few sentences describing what services or product you provide will also be put on our website with a link to your website for the following year. You will also receive standing recognition by the Emcees at the Selection. The crowned Arizona Colleen and the group of Tiara sponsors will be photographed and posted on the Colleen website. Note: Each Tiara Sponsor is welcome to personally act as an escort OR to provide an escort for one of the Colleen Contestants at the Selection night; otherwise a gentleman from our Escort Corps will do the honors. Tiara Sponsorship for Little Miss Shamrock program (at least 2): Benefits mirror the above but as an escort for the Shamrock winners who will debut at the Arizona Colleen Selection. Tiara Sponsorship for Arizona Irish Lass program (at least 2): Benefits mirror the above but as an escort for the Lass winners who will debut at the Arizona Colleen Selection.
   
   
   
5. Claddagh Sponsorship: Cost is $250 and entitles you two VIP dinner tickets, a ¼ page ad in the Selection’s program and on our website for the following year with a link to your website if you so desire. You will also receive standing recognition by the Emcees at the Selection.
   
   
   
6. Heritage Partner Sponsorship (need 6): Cost is $175 and entitles you one VIP dinner ticket, a ¼ page ad in our Heritage Partner Sponsorship section of the Selection’s program and on our website for the following year with a link to your website if you so desire. The economy as it is, this level accommodates partnering TWO sponsors to equal one Tiara sponsor, which is needed for each contestant to meet budget (in other words, $175 + $175 = $350).
   
   
   
7. Harp Sponsorship: Cost is $150 and entitles you to 1/8 page ad on our Harp Sponsors page in the Selection’s program, and on our website for the following year with a link to your website if you so desire.
   
   
   
8. Donor/Business Listing: Cost is $50 and entitles you to a Directory Listing in the Selection’s program, and on our website for the following year.
   
   
   
9. 2010 Arizona Colleen and Court, Arizona Irish Lasses, and Little Miss Shamrocks Gifts: Entitles you to recognition for you and/or your business (name, address, phone number, website, and your contribution) in the Selection's program and on our website for the following year.
10. Silent auction items or raffle ticket items: Entitles you to recognition for you and/or your business (name, address, phone number, website, and your contribution) in the Thanks and Recognition section of the Selection's program and on our website for the following year.
11. Donation: Cash or in-kind gift for any of the Colleen Programs entitles you to recognition for you and/or your business (name, address, phone number, website, and your contribution) in the Thanks and Recognition section of the Selection's program and on our website for the following year.