Partner of the Year
THE TGOF PARTNER OF THE YEAR AWARD
The Tiger Gear on Friday program celebrates the innovative, determined, and caring people that make Tiger Nation unique. The purpose of the TGOF Partner of the Year Award is to recognize community partners who go the extra mile to demonstrate their Tiger Nation spirit.
2022 Recipient |
2023 Recipient |
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Sunflower Bank
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Golden Plains Credit Union
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TIMELINE
Award Launch: February
Eligibility Period Ends: July 1
Winner Announced: August
CRITERIA
To earn TGOF Partner of the Year honors, the winning community partner will document their efforts to promote Tiger Nation spirit in any combination of the following ways:
Social Media
- Participation: Post a minimum of 4 times on your organization’s social media platforms celebrating TGOF.
- Submission criteria: Tag FHSU @FortHaysState on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Linkedin, using the hashtag #TGOF on each post.
Get Caught Wearing Tiger Gear
- Participation: Partner members are encouraged to wear FHSU apparel in the community.
- Submission criteria: Premier Sponsors or an FHSU representative will be on the lookout and will share about partners support to the review committee.
FHSU Apparel
- Participation: Order organization + FHSU branded apparel through the Victor E. Apparel & Gift Co. partnership; contact victore_co@fhsu.edu or call Gone Logo at 785-625-3070 to inquire about their products. More information about the ordering process can be found on the Ordering Apparel page.
- Submission criteria: Victor E. Apparel and Gift Co. and Gone Logo staff will verify participation.
Tigerized Spaces
- Participation: Submit a brief summary and photos to the TGOF Committee showcasing your organization covered in FHSU gear.
- Submission criteria: Self-Report Form (see below)
BENEFITS
- Press release led by FHSU featuring the winner
- Special feature on FHSU social media pages
- Chamber Chat hosted at organization site sponsored by TGOF
- Prime location with a commemorative sign at the Back to School Picnic with special feature on the Tiger Media Network radio broadcast
- Tiger Football tickets (up to 20) to the first home game and recognition during the game by FHSU Athletics
- Opportunity for a photoshoot with Victor E. mascot at the community location of your choice
- A Mega TGOF Partner swag bag