Honor · Service · Support
Protecting Those Who Protect Columbus
Standing behind Columbus-area first responders and their families through educational scholarships, critical equipment support, appreciation initiatives, and community partnerships.
ALL-VOLUNTEER BOARD100% DIRECT BENEFIT
Police · Fire · EMS · Sheriff · Corrections
2025 Impact Snapshot
Our Impact in Action
Real support. Measurable results. One Columbus community.
Established 2015
Citizens standing behind public safety.
Back Columbus Blue is a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of concerned citizens who voluntarily contribute time and resources to support Columbus-area public safety professionals and their families.
Through fundraising, educational assistance, equipment support, appreciation events, and community partnerships, we turn gratitude into action.
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Police
Columbus Police Department
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Fire
Columbus Fire & EMS — Fire Division
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EMS
Columbus Fire & EMS — EMS Division
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Sheriff
Muscogee County Sheriff’s Office
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Corrections
Muscogee County Corrections
How we serve
Three pillars. One mission.
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Educational Scholarships
Supporting first responders and eligible family members pursuing higher education.
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Equipment & Readiness
Helping provide critical equipment and resources that strengthen public safety readiness.
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Appreciation & Morale
Recognizing the people who protect and serve our community through meaningful events and initiatives.
Mission in action
Showing up for those who serve.
From holiday appreciation meals to year-round community support, Back Columbus Blue creates meaningful moments of recognition for Columbus-area public safety professionals.
Accountability & recognition
Our work is visible in the community.
Explore verified organizational information, our annual impact report, and independent local news coverage of Back Columbus Blue initiatives.
Back Columbus Blue, Inc.
- Federal EIN
- 88-3794543
- Mailing Address
- P.O. Box 1335
Columbus, GA 31902-1335 - Leadership
- All-volunteer board
Impact Report & Strategic Blueprint
Review the year’s scholarship, appreciation, equipment-support and organizational impact highlights in the board’s complete PowerPoint report.
Download Annual ReportPowerPoint presentation · 20 MBIn the news
Local coverage of the mission
WTVM · APRIL 2025
Back Columbus Blue celebrates 10 years of community support
Watch Coverage →WTVM · AUGUST 2025Inaugural scholarship ceremony recognizes more than 20 recipients
Read Story →WTVM · SEPTEMBER 2025Annual golf tournament raises support for first responders
Read Story →WRBL · LOCAL NEWSBack Columbus Blue hosts its second annual golf tournament
Read Story →Happening now
2026 Priorities
Educational Scholarship Program
$500 per selected recipient
Thank you to everyone who applied. The application period has closed, and selection and recognition activities are underway.
Get Scholarship Updates5th Annual Golf Tournament
OCT01THURSDAY
2026
2026
Bull Creek Golf Course
Columbus, Georgia
Sponsorships available now — space is limited.
Investing in families
Celebrating educational opportunity.
Back Columbus Blue’s scholarship program turns community support into direct investment in first responders and eligible family members pursuing higher education.
2025 Inaugural Scholarship Ceremony
Thursday · October 1 · 2026
Make your next round matter.
Join community leaders, businesses, first responders, sponsors, and golfers at Bull Creek Golf Course for Back Columbus Blue’s signature annual fundraiser.
Best-Ball Scramble
Morning FlightCheck-in 7:00–8:15 AMTee time 8:30 AMLunch & awards 12:30–1:30 PM
Afternoon FlightCheck-in 12:00–1:15 PMTee time 1:30 PMAwards follow play
FOUR-PERSON TEAM
$600Four golfers · Cart · Lunch · SnacksRegister Team Online →INDIVIDUAL GOLFER
$150Cart · Lunch · SnacksRegister Player Online →ON-COURSE EXTRAS
$10 Mulligans · limit 2/player$40 Move-Up Hole · per teamPurchase Move-Up Hole →Longest Drive • Hole-in-One • Closest to the Pin
Community on the course
More than a tournament.
A day of partnership, friendly competition, and shared commitment to Columbus-area public safety.
Return on Impact
Put your brand behind the people who protect our community.
Sponsorship connects your company with tangible support for Columbus-area first responders and their families—while demonstrating visible community leadership.
Sponsorships available now — space is limited.
One exclusive opportunity
Title Sponsor
$10,000- Four four-person teams
- Featured tournament advertising
- Exclusive custom signs & cart flags
- Website recognition
Premier community partner
Platinum Sponsor
$5,000- Three four-person teams
- Mulligans, range balls & carts
- Lunch and snacks
- Custom signs, cart flags & web recognition
High-impact visibility
Gold Sponsor
$2,500- Two four-person teams
- Mulligans, range balls & carts
- Lunch and snacks
- Custom signs & cart flag recognition
Community champion
Silver Sponsor
$1,000- One four-person team
- Two mulligans, range balls & cart
- Lunch and snacks
- Custom Silver Sponsor signage
Bring your brand to the course
On-Course Sponsor
$1,000- Tee-box or visible course activation
- Company promotion & giveaways
- Table or tent activation
- Nonalcoholic beverages welcome
One sign / three signs
Sponsor Signs
$100 / $250- Visible tournament recognition
- Support first responder programs
- Ideal for local businesses
Community leadership in action
2026 Sponsors & Community Partners
Recognized by partnership tier, from highest to lowest.
Official Sponsor Logo Recognition Coming Soon
Business logos will be added after September 1 as the 2026 partner roster is finalized. Sponsorship opportunities remain available—space is limited.
Title Partner
Lockwood Partners
Platinum Partners
Morgan & Morgan
Troy Woods
Gold Partners
Georgia Power
Energy Savers
Silver Partners
Century 21 Premier
Rivertown GMC
Rivertown Toyota
State Farm
Community Partner
Buffalo Rock
Join these community partners.
Your company can help strengthen programs supporting the people who protect Columbus.
Choose a Sponsorship LevelVolunteer leadership
All-Volunteer Board
Zero executive salaries. Volunteer leadership focused on maximizing community impact.
Jack WardenJackie LynchJed Harris
Leon CollinsPaul VoorheesPhil HandWill Allred
Choose your way to help
Turn support into action.
Sponsor
Support tournament and year-round programs while showing visible community leadership.
Explore Sponsorships →Donate
Help fund scholarships, equipment and readiness initiatives, and appreciation activities.
Donate Today →Volunteer
Help with tournament operations, scholarship support, or appreciation events.
Volunteer With Us →Let’s connect
Ready to stand with Columbus?
For golf teams and tournament sponsorships:
Will Allred
706-580-3808
willallred53@gmail.com
General inquiries:
backcolumbusbluega@gmail.com