Published: February 23, 2010
Nationwide Insurance Supports CIAA With $120,000 Donation for College Scholarship
COLUMBUS, Ohio - (BUSINESS WIRE) - Nationwide Insurance, "Official Insurance Provider of the Central
Intercollegiate Athletic Association" (CIAA), announced today a $120,000
donation to the CIAA college scholarship fund, as part of its ongoing
support of CIAA institutions and students. Nationwide Insurance has
contributed $100,000 to the scholarship fund each year for the past two
years. Nationwide has an ongoing relationship throughout the year with
the CIAA, which includes on-site career fairs at various universities,
working with students on career options, corporate internships, student
scholarships and more.
"We are proud to contribute $120,000 to the CIAA scholarship fund that
helps students pursue the education that is crucial to their future,"
said Lee Morton, Nationwide Insurance regional vice president. "Our
partnership with the CIAA is what being On Your Side is all
about."
The multi-year sponsorship includes support for recruitment efforts,
such as providing student summer corporate
internship opportunities with Nationwide and on-site job fairs, as
well as sponsorships such as CIAA Men's Tourney Clarence "Big House"
Gaines Championship Trophy; CIAA Football Championship Game; and all
16 CIAA Conference Championships.
The 65th annual CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament
takes place February 23 through February 27 in Charlotte, N.C. The
five-day tournament returns for its fifth year in the Queen City with
great basketball and countless events and activities. The appeal of this
tournament is so strong that it draws more attendance than almost all of
the Division I conference tournaments.
Fans and teams come to the annual CIAA basketball championships for more
than just the game, and Nationwide
Insurance is proud to be there to enhance their experience. This
year, the CIAA recognized Nationwide as 2010 CIAA Corporate Sponsor of
the Year.
"Nationwide is honored to be acknowledged for our work by the CIAA and
we are very excited about sponsoring the tournament again this year,"
said John Aman, Nationwide Insurance associate vice president of
strategic sponsorships. "This is a great opportunity for us to meet CIAA
students, alumni and friends and emphasize the value of education and
gives us a chance to connect with the students and fans during
tournament week.
Nationwide also announced that special celebrity guest Lamman Rucker
(star of Tyler Perry's Meet the Browns the Series) will appear at the
Nationwide Studio in the Fan Zone at the Charlotte convention center and
will make other event appearances.
More than 175,000 people are expected to attend and participate in any
number of the wide-ranging events that include spirited student step
shows, concerts, networking opportunities with business professionals,
alumni reunions and a career expo as well as a post tournament
celebration featuring the Temptations. For more information about how to
purchase tickets and a complete list of official events, fans can visit www.ciaatournament.org
and click on the schedule of events tab.
About Nationwide
Nationwide, based in Columbus, Ohio, is one of the largest and strongest
diversified insurance and financial services organizations in the U.S.
and is rated A+ by A.M. Best. The company provides a full range of
personalized insurance and financial services, including auto insurance,
motorcycle, boat, homeowners, life insurance, farm, commercial
insurance, administrative services, annuities, mortgages, mutual funds,
pensions, long-term savings plans and health and productivity services.
For more information, visit www.nationwide.com.
Nationwide, the Nationwide Framemark and On Your Side are federally
registered service marks of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company.
Nationwide
Gayle Saunders, 614-203-4772
saundee4@nationwide.com
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