The 35th Annual Corporate Spelling Bee!
Cue the lights and raise the curtain… East Texas’ spellers are taking center stage for a show-stopping performance of words, wit, and friendly competition. It’s time for the 2026 Corporate Spelling Bee!
The Corporate Spelling Bee is the signature fundraising event for PAVE East Texas, kicking off our annual fund campaign with energy, laughter, and Broadway-worthy moments. When you sponsor this unforgettable event, your support goes far beyond the stage—you’re helping more than 1,900 adult learners take meaningful steps toward earning a GED, improving their English, or gaining workforce certifications.
Team and Sponsorship forms can be found below. This year’s theme is BEE ON BROADWAY!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Abby Floyd, Director of Development & Communications, at afloyd@PAVEetx.org or 903-533-0330.
SPONSOR ONLINE!
OR
FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW AND EMAIL OR MAIL TO:
EMAIL - afloyd@PAVEetx.org
MAIL - P.O. BOX 6662, TYLER, TX 75711
2026 Bee Committee
Ikey Eason
Danny Gamez
Matt Horton
Pam Lisner
Mike Patterson
Candace Polk
Jordan Sherrod
Mary Lynn Smith
Becky Steph
Ivette Zavarce
2026 Spelling Bee Sponsors
Queen Bee Sponsors
Michelle and Tim Brookshire
Dr. D.M. Edwards
A.S. Genecov Foundation
Margaret and Jim Perkins / Citizens 1st Bank
Special Sponsorships
Spirit Stick Sponsor
Southside Bank
Costume Award Sponsor
Dr. D. M. Edwards
Student Spotlight Sponsor
Greater Texas Capital Corporation*
Audience Spell Sponsor
Chick-fil-A
In-Kind Livestream
Jordan Sherrod
Honey Bee Sponsors
Cavender’s
Chick-fil-A
Greater Texas Capital Corporation*
The Hoeffner Foundation
First Christian Church - Tyler*
First Presbyterian Church*
Paschall Health Insurance
Regions Bank
Southside Bank*
Trane Technologies*
Worker Bee Sponsors
Altra Federal Credit Union*
Austin Bank
Brookshire Grocery Company*
Cintra Realty Group
Dr. Laura Ferguson and Travis Floyd
Genesis Group*
Henry & Peters, P.C.*
Higginbotham
Deb and Bob Hulse
Kelly Community Federal Credit Union*
Pam and Tracy Lisner
Maya Properties
Mosaic Automation, Inc.
Parker Bunt & Ainsworth, P.C.
Penny and Mike Patterson
Cathy Shipp & Associates Realty
Root Construction
Sue Saxenmeyer
Mary Lynn and Roger Smith
South Tyler Rotary Club*
Squyres & Co.*
Becky Steph
Texas Bank and Trust*
Tyler Junior College*
Tyler Tabernacle
The University of Texas at Tyler
Beehive Sponsors
Cooperative Teachers Credit Union
East Texas Communities Foundation
Flourish
Potter Minton, P.C.
Bonnie and Rick Rayford
Romph and Pou Agency
Sigler & Co.
Candace Polk and Grant Wheat
Word Bee Sponsors
Allen & Thauwald, P.C.
Anonymous
Wendy and Steve Bratteli
Clear Choice Outdoor
CWJ Strategies
East Texas Communities Foundation
East Texas State Fair
Nez Gross
Cherie and Nathan Kelley
Office Pride of Tyler
Prothro Wilhelmi and Co., PLLC
Deborah and Mark Race
*participating as a team in the Spelling Bee
Friendly Bee Sponsors
Express Employment Professionals
Lisa and Gary Gross
Watch the 2025 Spelling Bee
2025 Spelling Bee Photos
