Sponsorship

As a UNESCO-designated biosphere region, the Mount Arrowsmith Biosphere Region (MABR) serves as a global role model for sustainable development, prioritizing the conservation of biological and cultural diversity. Through active partnerships and community engagement, MABR aims to balance human and environmental needs while creating thriving sustainable economies by delivering innovative community education, events, research, and projects. 

By becoming a sponsor, you directly contribute to impactful community initiatives. 

Thank you to our current sponsors

 

Vancouver Island University

Platinum

Mosaic Forest Management

Gold

2025 MABR Sponsorship Package

Your sponsorship directly contributes to building a vibrant, sustainable, and connected MABR while aligning your organization with global and local leadership in sustainability.

View and download a complete copy of our 2025 Sponsorship Package here.

Sponsorship Tiers

Bronze $1,000 - $4,999

Recognition:

  • Logo is prominently displayed at ts’xwelikwshenawtxw (the MABR Education Centre) and on the MABR website.

 

Silver $5,000 - $9,999

Recognition:

  • All Bronze-tier recognition benefits; plus

  • Recognition in the MABR newsletter, brochure and at MABR Roundtable gatherings;

  • Logo displayed in email list correspondence for events, programming and volunteer opportunities.

Promotion:

  • Sponsorship of 20 bi-weekly Interactive Community Partnership Displays;

  • Sponsorship of 25+ Regular Programming Events;

  • Social media posts monthly and newspaper ads quarterly (Parksville Qualicum Beach News).

Engagement:

  • Sponsorship Engagement: opportunity to provide feedback and direction in relation to the MABR’s communications, events, and recognition efforts. 

 

Gold $10,000 - $19,999

Recognition:

  • All Silver-tier recognition benefits; plus

  • Placement on MABR sponsor’s banner displayed at each MABR outreach event attended by our team.

Promotion:

  • All Silver-tier promotion benefits; plus

  • Sponsorship of 12+ Featured and Annual Events;

  • Annual inclusion in a “Spotlight Story” showcasing sponsor impact. A brief, inspiring story from MABR’s events or initiatives that describes how sponsor contributions make a difference. Testimonials from community members, students, or volunteers highlight the direct impact of your support.

Engagement:

  • All Silver-tier engagement benefits; plus

  • Sponsor Day’s - opportunity to bring your staff and/or team to one Annual Event to participate in team building, community building and volunteerism.

 

Platinum - $20,000 or greater

Recognition:

  • All Gold-tier recognition benefits; plus

  • Dedicated section in MABR Flagship Event materials highlighting sponsor contributions.

Promotion:

  • All Gold-tier promotion benefits; plus

  • Sponsorship of MABR Flagship Events including the Brant Wildlife Festival, Brant Wildlife Children’s Festival, and Biosphere Awareness Day.

Engagement:

  • All Gold-tier engagement benefits; plus

  • Exclusive participation in Sponsorship Roundtable discussions with MABR governance and fellow Platinum sponsors to share ideas, provide feedback, and explore collaborative opportunities for partnership.