Wavemakers

Become a Wavemaker

Paddle Antrim offers businesses a unique opportunity to increase visibility in front of an engaged, active audience while also demonstrating their commitment to the community and supporting a cause that aligns with their values.

Our work focuses on protecting local waterways, connecting communities, and educating paddlers. By sponsoring Paddle Antrim as a Wavemaker, businesses become part of this positive wave, rippling through the community —strengthening the places they live, work, and play while building meaningful relationships with a community of paddlers and supporters.

We provide recognition opportunities through events, social media, and community connections, giving businesses visibility and positioning them as leaders who care about protecting our waterways and strengthening our local economies.

Why Become a Wavemaker?

Brand Visibility – Your sponsorship increases your brand’s reach across Paddle Antrim’s thriving digital platforms, including 7,000+ social media followers, a over 3,000 e-newsletter subscribers.

Community Engagement – Supporting Paddle Antrim helps to protect and celebrate Northern Michigan’s waterways while building goodwill with customers who value outdoor recreation and sustainability.

Values Alignment – By sponsoring Paddle Antrim, your business aligns with a shared mission of stewardship, education, and protection of our local waterways. 

Contact us today at 231-498-2080 or info@paddleantrim.com to get started.

2026 Sponsor Levels

  • Your organization’s name and website link listed as a Wavemaker on Paddle Antrim’s website
  • Donor listing in the annual report
  • Social media post announcing Wavemaker support

AND

Festival Marketing Benefits

  • Listing in local newspaper advertisement
  • Ad space in the Paddle Antrim Festival Booklet (size varies by level)

OR

Water Trail Champion Benefits

  • Recognition on one high traffic Trailhead
  • Recognition on two Alternate Access Sites

Includes all STREAM benefits, plus:

  • Recognition on banners at community booths and at the Paddle Antrim Festival
  • Invitations to Sustainer Circle Appreciation Events

AND

Festival Marketing Benefits

  • Can include swag in paddler bags/packets
  • Logo included on Paddle Antrim Festival t-shirt

OR

Water Trail Champion Benefits

  • Recognition on two high traffic Trailhead
  • Recognition on four Alternate Access Sites

 

Includes all River benefits, plus:

  • Exclusive “Paddle with the Executive Director” experience for up to 10 team members
  • Logo and link included in all monthly e-newsletters

Includes all Inland Lake benefits, plus:

  • Opportunity to be the sole sponsor of a community paddle
  • One complimentary registration for the Paddle Antrim Festival

Includes all Bay benefits, plus:

  • Featured in Paddle Antrim Festival marketing as Title Sponsor
  • Discussion of benefits to meet needs