The Bow Daddy Bonanza is back; bigger, better, funnier, and built for an incredible cause. This unique photo contest invites men to strike their best pose on the bow of a boat, enter their photo online, rally their crew for votes, and compete for the title of Bow Daddy 2027! The top 10 entries with the most votes will be featured in the official 2027 Bow Daddy Calendar, with calendar proceeds going directly to the FOCUS Marines Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting veterans from all branches.

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FOCUS Marines Foundation helps veterans facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, addiction, negative self-image, insomnia, isolation, relationship struggles and more. Your sponsorship helps turn lake laughs, dad bod confidence, and a little bow-side ridiculousness into real support for our veterans.

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LEVEL 1 CONTEST SPONSORSHIP: $500 / CALENDAR SALES

Commit to selling 25 Bow Daddy Calendars at $20 each. If 25 calendars are not sold, the sponsor agrees to cover the remaining balance for unsold calendars. Alternatively, a check can made to FOCUS Marines Foundation.

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Level 1 Sponsors Receive:

 

• Presenting Sponsor Banner (700x250) featured in rotation at the top of the Bow Daddy Contest Entry & Voting Pages

• Your Business Logo placement on the Contest Masthead

• Advertising Banner Ad located within the photo submissions (728x90 & 320x100)

• Logo placement on the cover of the 2027 Bow Daddy Calendar

• Business spotlights throughout the contest across social media, emails, and video mentions

• Recognition during the Bow Daddy awards ceremony

• Social media recognition from UpStream Towing and contest partners

• The warm fuzzy feeling of knowing your business helped crown a legend and support veterans at the same time

 

LEVEL 2 - PRIZE SPONSORSHIP: Product Donation or Gift Certificate

Level 2 Sponsors provide items or a gift certificate from their business for the winner or runner-up, valued at $50 or more.

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Level 2 Sponsors Receive:

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• Advertising Banner throughout the Bow Daddy Contest Entry & Voting Site

• Random logo placement throughout the 2027 Bow Daddy Calendar

• Social media recognition from UpStream Towing and contest partners

• A chance to be forever associated with peak Lake of the Ozarks dad-bod excellence

 

LEVEL 3 - DONATION SPONSORSHIP: Donation of Any Amount

Check made directly to FOCUS Marines Foundation

Level 3 Sponsors may contribute any dollar amount directly to FOCUS Marines Foundation.

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Level 3 Sponsors receive:

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• Recognition throughout the contest

• Social media shoutouts

• Appreciation as a community supporter of veterans

• Proof that you can support the cause even without putting your face on a calendar, though we will absolutely still encourage it

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WHERE DO PROCEEDS GO?

All checks must be made payable to FOCUS Marines Foundation. UpStream Towing, LLC will gather and present the proceeds from the 2027 Bow Daddy Calendar to the FOCUS Marines Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization at their November session. FOCUS Marines Foundation supports veterans of all branches by helping them move forward through challenges that may affect life after service, including anxiety, depression, addiction, insomnia, isolation, and relationship struggles.