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Elevate Program Sponsors

Becoming an Elevate Sponsor

District 47 is looking for more sponsors for the 2024-2025 Elevate Staff Recognition Program. The Elevate program recognizes District 47 employees who uphold and exemplify the district’s mission, vision, and core values and who are making a difference in the lives of our students, schools, and the community. Nominees and winners are announced three times a year - fall, winter, and spring. For the 2023-2024 school year, District 47 had a total of 105 nominations and 28 winners. Each winner was rewarded with a gift card from one of our sponsors and an Elevate Award tumbler. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact the communications department at communications@d47.org or 815-788-5010 

Sponsorship Levels: 


Gold Sponsor

Businesses who donate three or more $25 gift cards will receive:

  • District 47 Elevate sponsor window cling for public display

  • Business logo on the District’s Elevate webpage    
  • Recognition at Board of Education meetings 
  • Recognition/tagged on social media (Facebook and Instagram)

Silver Sponsor

Businesses who donate two $25 gift cards will receive:

  • District 47 Elevate sponsor window cling for public display

  • Business logo on the District’s Elevate webpage   
  • Recognition at Board of Education meetings 

Bronze Sponsor

Businesses who donate one $25 gift card will receive:

  • District 47 Elevate sponsor window cling for public display
  • Business logo on the District’s Elevate webpage 

Sponsors