MTS Houston Annual Fundraising BBQ & Toss for a Cause
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Hosted by:
Centurion Subsea
25310 Clay Rd.
Katy, TX 77493
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MTS Houston invites exhibitors, sponsors, teams, students, and attendees to the 2026 Annual Fundraising BBQ & Toss for a Cause Cornhole Tournament. The event combines BBQ, networking, student support, sponsor recognition, exhibitor engagement, and friendly cornhole competition in one evening gathering at Centurion Subsea Services.
SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, October 15th
Hosted by:
Centurion Subsea Services is a leading provider of subsea equipment and engineering services, headquartered in Katy, Texas. With decades of experience, they support a wide range of industries including renewables, decommissioning, energy, subsea construction, defense and telecommunications.
Event Schedule - October 15, 2026
3:00 PM - Exhibitor Set up (Exhibitors arrive no later than 4:00PM)
4:00 PM - Registration & Food service for Exhibitors
5:00 PM - General Registration begins/Silent Auction is live and Cornhole Tournament begins 5:00 - 8:00 PM - BBQ, exhibitor networking, cornhole play, and sponsor activities 7:00 PM – Awards, student scholarship recognition, and announcements
2026 MTS BBQ Committee
Event Registration
Help us plan and save by pre-registering!
Online registration will close on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12pm CST.
Attendee Registration includes:
- BBQ meal
- Open bar access
- Opportunity to bid on silent auction items
- Networking with 400+ industry professionals
Attendee Registration Pricing:
- Advanced Registration - $45 per person
- On-site Registration - $55 per person
- Student registration is FREE!
Corn Hole Tournament Registration Pricing
- Single Player - $30 (we will pair you with a partner)
- Team of 2 - $50 (Pre-registration)
On-site registration will be available. Each player must purchase a general attendee registration in order to participate.
All proceeds go toward the MTS Houston Chapter Student Scholarship Program. Let’s make the 2026 MTS BBQ a success – Toss for a Cause!
For questions about registration, please contact MTS Senior Director of Operations and Events Kristina Norman ([email protected])
Silent Auction
We appreciate your commitment to supporting MTS scholarship programs. By donating an item or themed basket to the silent auction, your company will create more opportunities to raise funds. Each donating company will be recognized as silent auction donor.
WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT! Please consider making a donation – nothing is too BIG or small.
SILENT AUCTION ITEMS CAN INCLUDE:
- Wine & Spirits
- Entertainment packages
- Gift certificates (sporting good stores, restaurants, hotel stays, etc.)
- Themed Gift baskets
- Jewelry
- Sauna/Spa or wellness retreats
- Fishing & hunting trips
- Tools, electronics and more!
For more information on how you can donate auction items to the 2026 silent auction or if you are interested in volunteering on this committee, please contact Kat Deno ([email protected]).
Exhibitor Opportunities
This year there will be space for 51 exhibitors. Tables are allocated on a “first paid” basis. Exhibit space generally sells out fast, so please reserve your space now!
Exhibit Tabletop Options
- $325 each – Standard Exhibit Tables
- $350 each – Premium Tables located in prominent spot (Limited options)
- $25 electricity add-on to any table location
We would like to invite each exhibiting company to donate an item or themed basket to the silent auction. Your company will be recognized as an auction donor and your contribution will help provide more opportunities to raise money for student programs. Thank you for your generous support!
2026 EXHIBIT LAYOUT
See Who's Exhibiting
Exhibitor Guidelines
Each exhibitor is provided with a skirted six-foot tabletop exhibit. Exhibitors are allowed to bring their own company table cover. (Please do not expect a typical 10x10 booth space - this is a tabletop exhibit set up.)
- Your Exhibit table payment includes ONE registration for an employee to staff the table. Additional registrations can be purchased through the general registration.
- Pull-Up banners are allowed. You are welcome to place anything you wish on your six-foot table if it does not interfere with your neighboring exhibitor in height or width. NOTHING is to be placed in front of or to the side of your table such as literature racks etc.
- Electrical outlet access will be available as an add-on for an additional $25. Electrical access can be added to any table location except for tables 44-51.
- If you have requested electrical access for your table, please plan to bring a power cord.
- There is no "wall space" for banners to be fixed or hung on the wall behind your table.
- Chairs are NOT provided. There will be room behind each table for 1-2 attendees to stand and greet visitors. Space will be limited behind each table and under for storing your materials and a few boxes.
- Shipping Materials: It is best if everyone brings their exhibit materials with them. However, if you need to send materials ahead of time contact, please contact Emily Carruth ([email protected]).
Tabletop Exhibit Examples
2026 Sponsorships
The MTS Annual BBQ is our biggest fundraising event of the year. All proceeds from this event will benefit student scholarship programs. For 2026, we have created new sponsorship opportunities to not only increase your company profile, but to enhance this year’s scholarship fund.
Sponsorship Levels
Platinum - $7500 – includes 5 registrations to the BBQ event
Gold - $5000 – includes 4 registrations to the BBQ event
Silver - $2500 – includes 2-3 registrations to the BBQ event
Bronze - $250 - $1000 – includes 1-2 registrations to the BBQ event
In addition to specific event or promotional sponsorship benefits, all sponsors will receive:
- Logo recognition on the MTS BBQ event page.
- Logo recognition in social media sponsor posts.
- Logo recognition on event thank-you signage.
- Logo recognition in the presentation loop displayed during the event.
PLATINUM
BBQ Food Sponsor (Exclusive) - $7,500
GOLD
Cornhole Tournament Sponsor (Exclusive) - $5,000
Audio/Visual Sponsor (Exclusive) - $5,000
SILVER
Bar Sponsor - $2,500
Test Tank Demo Sponsor - $2,500
Awards Sponsor (Exclusive) - $2,500
Photography/ Photo Booth - $2,500
BRONZE
Registration/Wrist bands (Exclusive) - $750
Cornhole Team Sponsorship Package - $750
Dessert Sponsor (Exclusive) - $750
In-Kind Sponsor (Multiple) - $250 to $1000
Silent Auction Basket Sponsor (Multiple) - $250 to $500
All sponsorships are on a first come, first serve basis. For full sponsorship details or to secure a sponsorship, email Emily Carruth ([email protected]) to check availability.
Get Involved
The 2026 MTS BBQ is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to offshore and marine technologies while raising funds for student scholarships programs to invest in the next generation of offshore professionals. By participating as a volunteer, you’ll be investing in the next generation of offshore professionals.
Here’s how you can get involved:
- Onsite Registration – help us check-in and manage onsite registrations during the event
- Student Outreach – leverage your network, engage with students and invite them to participate in the event
- Soliciting Auction Donations – solicit items for our silent auction
- Event Setup/ Teardown – assist with organizing and/or dismantling the event
- Volunteer support during the event
Contact Emily Carruth ([email protected]) to express your volunteer interests.
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