Support WEAT's nationally recognized Operations Challenge Teams by becoming a sponsor for the 2026 season. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for the 2026 Operations Challenge at Texas Water, please register online using the "Sponsor Here!" button to the right.
The sponsorship deadline is February 20, 2026.
EVENT SPONSORSHIP: $3,500Contributors receive the following throughout the competition season: - Event Name on the banner (20% of total recognition through sponsorship)
- Name on event trophy for the winning Team (for the main events)
- Recognition on the Texas Sponsor Board at WEFTEC
- Recognition via a special insert in WEAT’s official print and e-publication – Texas WET
- Logo on Championship Item
- Recognition at all Ops fundraising events
- Social Media tagging and shout-outs during WEAT events
Events - Process Control Event - Freese and Nichols
- Collection Systems Event - AECOM
- Safety Event - Carollo
- Laboratory Event - Hartwell Environmental
- Maintenance Event - Walter Chiang (STV)
- Texas Fastest Saw Cut - Ardurra
- Awards Ceremony – Stantec
EXHIBITION EVENT: $4,000
Special events, tailored to you and your item, such as Victaulic, Seepex, Grundfos, etc. |
NAMING SPONSORSHIP: $2,500Contributors receive the same benefits as Event sponsors except for the trophy. Items must be confirmed with competition coordinators before ordering. Some swag items would be more money, Contact Caeleb Butler at cbutler@garlandtx.gov for more details. SWAG items to consider: - Sunglasses, water bottles, gloves, towels, knives, etc.
- Create your own
Sponsors are responsible for ordering custom items. Selected items must be confirmed with competition coordinators prior to ordering to avoid duplication. It is anticipated that over 100+ items will be needed for each sponsorship. Items must include at a minimum the ops challenge logo and the current competition year. Items are due to Caeleb Butler by February 20.
Naming Sponsorships Sold Out: - Judges Shirts - Garver
- David Barber Spirit Award - Jacobs
PLATINUM SPONSORSHIP: $1,500Contributors receive the following: - Recognition on the Texas Sponsor Board at WEFTEC
- Recognition via a special insert in WEAT’s official publication and e-publication – Texas WET
- Recognition at all Ops fundraising events
- Social Media tagging and shout-during WEAT events
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GOLD SPONSORSHIP: $750Contributors receive the following: - Recognition on the Texas Sponsor Board at WEFTEC
- Recognition via a special insert in WEAT’s official publication and e-publication – Texas WET
- Recognition at all Ops fundraising events
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Click here to listen to Past President Matt Jalbert and WEAT Ops Challenge Committee leader John Bennett talk about the Operations Challenge!
For more information about Texas Water 2026, please visit www.txwater.org.
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