Antelope Point Marina
The host marina on Lake Powell and an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
Lead Supporters
The Lake Powell Challenge is made possible by the commitment of partner organizations dedicated to the event's three causes: finding a cure for Juvenile Diabetes, preserving Lake Powell, and supporting local youth through the Antelope Point Marina Scholarship Fund.
Friends of Lake Powell
Advocates working to preserve Lake Powell for future generations of boaters and visitors.
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
The primary beneficiary of the Lake Powell Challenge, funding research toward a cure for Type 1 Diabetes.
About Sponsor Roles
Each year, area businesses, marinas, and individuals contribute goods, services, and funding to support event operations, prizes, food, and youth activities. Combined with registration proceeds, sponsor support allows the Lake Powell Challenge to direct donations toward its charitable missions.
Want to Support the Challenge?
Reach out through the Antelope Point Marina office to learn how organizations and individuals can contribute to the Lake Powell Challenge.
Sponsors and partner organizations form the backbone of cause-driven events, contributing resources, visibility, and credibility that allow a campaign to reach audiences it could not on its own. When nonprofits, businesses, and community groups align behind a shared mission, their combined reach amplifies outreach and signals to the public that the effort is worth attention. The strongest partnerships are built on values alignment rather than transactional support, with each contributor bringing something distinctive to the table.
Host venues play a special role by providing the physical and logistical infrastructure that makes a gathering possible. A well-chosen location offers accessibility for attendees, a sense of place connected to the cause, and operational capacity that organizers would otherwise have to build from scratch. The relationship between an event and its host often extends beyond a single occasion, with venues becoming long-term advocates who lend continuity and familiarity to recurring efforts.
Conservation partners contribute expertise and ongoing advocacy that extend the life of a campaign well past the event itself. Whether their focus is a body of water, a habitat, or a broader environmental question, these organizations bring research, policy knowledge, and grassroots networks to the table. Their involvement helps frame the event within a larger narrative about stewardship and responsibility to future generations, reminding audiences that celebration and protection can share the same stage.
Charitable partners round out a cause-driven effort by channeling attention and funds toward the people and communities the event ultimately serves. They ensure that proceeds reach programs, families, and initiatives aligned with the stated mission, and they provide accountability through established practices and reporting. Together with host venues and conservation allies, charitable partners create a coalition that turns a single gathering into a sustained contribution to the causes it champions.