2024 Annual Maritime Dinner

Honoring Jürgen Schröder, 2024 Maritime Leader of the Year

Saturday, August 24, 2024

5:30 PM - 11:00 PM (CDT)

Bayou City Event Center

9401 Knight Rd
Houston, TX 77045

* Registration open until 8/9/24 at 2:45 PM (CST)

Sponsorship Only

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The Greater Houston Port Bureau (“Port Bureau”) is pleased to announce that Jürgen Schröder, founder of Schröder Marine Services, Inc. (“Schröder Marine”), has been named the 2024 Maritime Leader of the Year. Schröder will be honored at the Port Bureau’s Annual Maritime Dinner on August 24, 2024. The Port Bureau Board of Directors named Schröder as the 2024 honoree for his staunch service to Houston’s maritime community and for being a champion of seafarer welfare.

“Jürgen’s lifetime of service to the port region and his passion for the welfare of everyone, whether onshore or onboard a vessel, is unparalleled. It is a privilege to recognize him as our 2024 Maritime Leader of the Year,” said Vincent DiCosimo, chairman of the Greater Houston Port Bureau.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, vessel crews went many months without leaving their ships. Schröder was instrumental in organizing local industry efforts to bring aid and resources, including vaccines, for the thousands of seafarers confined to vessels calling in Houston.

Schröder has also been as an active member of the Port Bureau since 1978, serving as a director, a member of the executive committee, and past president of the board of directors (1981-1983). He is an active member of the Houston International Seafarers’ Center, serving on their board since 1985 and as board president from 1992-1993.

Read the full press release here.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Queen of the Fleet Sponsors

The Annual Maritime Dinner is one of the largest maritime formal business events in the U.S. with over 750 attendees, bringing together maritime, transportation, and industry professionals and their guests to recognize the Maritime Leader of the Year.

Attendees are treated to an elegant night filled with complimentary perks, including free valet or self-parking, open bar during the cocktail reception, professional photography, and wine service during the gourmet dinner. The cocktail reception features a silent auction. Following the program, guests can enjoy an after party in the Lounge, featuring lite bites and live music.

Click the photo below to watch a recap of the 2023 Maritime Dinner:

Proceeds from the Annual Maritime Dinner support the Port Bureau’s regional maritime advocacy efforts.

Table Sponsorships:

Includes reserved table of 10 (2 tables included with Title Sponsor)
Logo or company name recognition in sponsor presentation and all print and digital media, commensurate with level
Location in ballroom is commensurate with level and date of registration

Event Underwriters:

Includes 2 tickets seated together ($700 value)
Premium logo recognition at event, in sponsor presentation, and all print and digital media

All guests receive:

Cocktail reception with open bar
Gourmet dinner
Complimentary valet or parking
Access to The Lounge after the program close

Can't attend? Get the best value for your marketing with our sponsorship only options from $500 - $5,000.

Please note: Sponsorship commitments must be received by August 2, 2024, to be guaranteed print recognition.

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Title Sponsor

	Credits	Price
Title Sponsor -- 2 Premium reserved tables of 10 (20 seats total) seated directly beside the honoree -- Recognition in Dinner program, during program, and press releases		$25,000.00

Premier Table Sponsorships

	Credits	Price
Queen of the Fleet Sponsor -- Table near the honoree -- Recognition in Dinner program, during program, and press releases		$15,000.00
Admiral Sponsor -- Recognition in Dinner program		$5,000.00
Admiral Sponsor - Non-Member Pricing For companies without membership in the Port Bureau. Includes recognition in Dinner program		$5,500.00

Table Sponsorships

	Credits	Price
Commodore Sponsor -- Company name recognition in Dinner sponsor presentation and select print and digital media		$3,000.00
Commodore Sponsor - Non-Member Pricing For companies without membership in the Port Bureau.		$3,500.00

Event Underwriters

	Credits	Price
Lounge Sponsor		$15,000.00
Decor Sponsor		$5,000.00
Diamond Auction Sponsor		$5,000.00
Raffle Sponsor		$3,500.00
Photobooth Sponsor		$3,500.00
Valet Sponsor		$2,500.00
Photography Sponsor		$2,500.00
Premier Auction Sponsor		$2,500.00

Individual Tickets

	Credits	Price
Individual Ticket - Members-Only Pricing Individual ticket; seating location to be determined by event organizer. Up to 2 tickets guaranteed to be seated together; additional tickets may be seated at different tables. Does not include marketing mention.		$350.00
Individual Ticket - Non-Member Individual ticket; seating location to be determined by event organizer. Up to 2 tickets guaranteed to be seated together; additional tickets may be seated at different tables. Does not include marketing mention.		$400.00

Agenda

August 24
5:30 PM - 7:15 PM	Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction Complimentary valet and parking. Attire: black tie preferred.
7:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Dinner Silent Auction continues.
8:15 PM - 8:15 PM	Close of Silent Auction
8:15 PM - 9:00 PM	Honoree Recognition
9:00 PM - 11:00 PM	Post Event Social in The Lounge Featuring music, lite bites, and cocktails sponsored by Cooper/Ports America and Schröder Marine Services. Open to all Maritime Dinner attendees!