Corporate sponsorship & award category partnership

CED Graduation & Excellence Awards 2026

A distinguished celebration of professional achievement, leadership, innovation and institutional contribution.

Partner with CED to celebrate excellence. Build visibility. Recognise impact. Advance professional excellence.

Why partner with CED

Make a meaningful mark on professional excellence

The Centre for Executive Development (CED) is pleased to invite your organisation to partner with us as a corporate sponsor of the CED Graduation & Excellence Awards 2026.

The event will bring together graduating professionals, CED alumni, executives, administrative and executive support professionals, corporate representatives, institutional leaders, professional bodies, partners and invited guests.

Why this partnership matters

Beyond the graduation ceremony, the CED Excellence Awards recognise outstanding performance, emerging talent, leadership support, innovation, institutional partnership and sustained contribution to the advancement of executive and administrative support.

A platform for recognition and connection

Celebrate people

Recognise the professionals whose performance, leadership and ideas strengthen organisations and workplaces.

Elevate your brand

Associate your organisation with a credible platform for talent development, workplace innovation and professional achievement.

Engage decision-makers

Connect with executives, institutional leaders, professional bodies, alumni and high-performing professionals.

Support the future

Demonstrate a practical commitment to workforce development and the advancement of executive and administrative professionals.

How to participate

Organisations may participate through the Corporate Sponsorship and Award Category Partnership Programme. Select a sponsorship tier or discuss a bespoke category partnership aligned with your organisation’s values and objectives.

Sponsorship packages

Sponsorship at a glance

Choose the tier that fits your goals, or ask us about a bespoke category partnership.

Platinum Partner

GHS 20,000

Maximum visibility and up to three sponsored categories.

Recognition as a Platinum Partner
Opportunity to sponsor up to three award categories
Corporate name attached to sponsored categories
Senior representative to present sponsored awards
Prominent logo placement and premium stage/photo backdrop branding
Full-page corporate advertisement/profile
Formal acknowledgement during opening and awards sessions
Brief goodwill message from a senior representative
Pre-event and post-event social media recognition
Exhibition/display opportunity
Professional photographs with recipients and CED leadership
One VIP table / up to 10 reserved seats
Promotional materials in participant packs, where applicable
Certificate/Plaque of Partnership Appreciation

Gold Partner

GHS 15,000

Strong brand presence and up to two sponsored categories.

Recognition as a Gold Partner
Opportunity to sponsor up to two award categories
Corporate name associated with selected categories
Corporate representative to present a sponsored award
Prominent logo placement on selected materials and signage
Half-page corporate advertisement/profile
Corporate acknowledgement by the Master of Ceremonies
Pre-event and post-event social media recognition
Professional photography with sponsored recipients
Exhibition/display opportunity, subject to space
Six VIP/reserved seats
Certificate of Partnership Appreciation

Silver Partner

GHS 10,000

Focused recognition through one sponsored category.

Recognition as a Silver Partner
Sponsorship of one Excellence Award category
Corporate name associated with the sponsored award
Corporate representative to present the sponsored award
Logo placement on selected event materials
Quarter-page advertisement/profile
Corporate acknowledgement during the awards ceremony
Social media recognition and professional photography
Four reserved seats
Certificate of Partnership Appreciation

Supporting Partner

GHS 5,000

Visible support and meaningful event participation.

Recognition as a Supporting Partner
Corporate logo on selected sponsor recognition materials
Listing in the event brochure/programme
Social media acknowledgement
Corporate acknowledgement during the event
Two reserved seats
Networking opportunity
Certificate of Appreciation

Bespoke Award Category Sponsorship

Organisations that may not wish to take a full sponsorship package may discuss with CED the opportunity to sponsor a specific Excellence Award category. This provides targeted brand association with an award aligned with the organisation’s values, corporate social responsibility priorities, workforce development agenda or professional interests.

Naming association with the sponsored category
Corporate logo visibility relating to the category
Opportunity for an authorised representative to present the award
On-stage acknowledgement
Social media recognition
Professional photography with the award recipient
Recognition in the event programme/publication
Reserved event access for nominated representatives