Sponsorship, Advertising, and Ticket Packages 2019 Induction Weekend April 5-6, 2019 Virginia Beach, VA The is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to celebrate athletic excellence in the Commonwealth and serve as a nonprofit educational resource centered on health, math, science and character development programs.
2019 Induction Weekend 2019 Induction Weekend will see the honor its newest class of inductees. The 8-member class represents the entire state, from the coalfields near the Virginia/Kentucky border to the beaches of Hampton Roads. The Hall is planning numerous events over the course of two days that will provide engagement and exposure opportunities for sports fans and our corporate partners. Our goal is to provide a weekend celebration worthy of Hall and its inductees; Ruben Brown, a native of Lynchburg, VA, Brown became a high school All-American on the offensive line for E.C. Glass High School. After a stellar collegiate career at Pittsburgh,Brown was a 1st round draft pick by the Buffalo Bills in 1995. Brown would play 13 seasons in the NFL for the Bills and Chicago Bears, starting every game he appeared in. The 9-time Pro Bowl Selection was selected as a member of the Bills 50th Anniversary team. Jeff Burton, the South Boston native, started his engine in 695 races over a 22 year career in NASCAR s top division. Along with his 21 victories, Burton compiled 254 top-10 finishes. The 1994 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year finished a NASCAR season top-10 in points eight times. Burton currently works as a broadcast analyst for NBC Sports NASCAR coverage, a role he has held since 2015. Wendy Larry, guided the Old Dominion University women s basketball team to 559 wins over 25 seasons, unprecedented success in the CAA, and national prominence. Under Larry, the Lady Monarchs would win 17-consecutive CAA championships; appear in 20-NCAA tournaments, and the 1997 Final Four. Mark Lenzi, grew up in Fredericksburg, VA and became a diving champion at the collegiate, national, and international levels. After winning five BIG 10 titles while at Indiana University, Lenzi would go on to win gold in the 3-meter springboard at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, and adding a bronze medal in 1996. Lenzi passed away in 2012, and will be honored posthumously. Heath Miller, a native of Honaker, VA and the best to ever suit up at tight end for the University of Virginia, Miller, holds every record for tight ends in school history. A 2005 1st round draft pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Miller would play significant roles on two Super Bowl championship teams, and is one of only 12 tight ends in NFL history with over 6,000 receiving yards. William Buster O Brien, a native of Virginia Beach and a University of Richmond football legend. O Brien left the Spiders program as the record holder in all passing categories. The 1968 Southern Conference Player of the Year is a member of the University of Richmond Hall of Fame, the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame, and the Citrus Bowl Hall of Fame. Debbie White, was the first full-time female sportswriter in the state of Virginia, serving on the staff of the Daily Press from 1974-1977. White would go on to work for Old Dominion University over the course of three decades holding numerous roles in sports information and communications. White also served on NCAA and United States Olympic committees, and has previously been honored by the College Sports Information Directors of America, CoSIDA Hall of Fame, and the Hampton Roads Sports Hall of Fame. Tom Yeager, served as Commissioner of the Colonial Athletic Association from its inception in 1985 until his retirement in 2016. Yeager oversaw the conference during a time of expansion from a regional conference in Virginia and the Carolinas, to one that expanded its footprint up and down the East Coast. During his tenure, CAA teams produced 19 national team champions in five sports, and 33 individual national champions.
As the largest annual event, Induction Weekend offers the Hall and its partners countless opporunities for exposure through on-site engagement at weekend events, to marketing and promotional outreach in the lead-up to the weekend. With another strong class of inductees, the eyes of Virginia sports fans will be on Town Center of Virginia Beach April 5-6, 2019. Scheduled events include; Friday April 5; VIP Reception, meet and mingle with the new class of inductees, as well as past inductees. Open Bar with heavy hors d oeuvres. Westin Hotel, 7 p.m. Saturday April 6; Breakfast With Champions, family-oriented, meet & greet, autograph session for new inductees. Westin Hotel, 9 a.m. Saturday April 6; 2019 Induction Ceremony at Zeider s American Dream Theater, 7p.m. 2018 Media Coverage (pre and post Induction) Local media; print, tv, radio Richmond; print, tv, radio Roanoke; print, radio Blacksburg; HokieSports.com NBC Sports Washington West Virginia; Bluefield Daily Telegraph 2018 Social Media Traffic (Jan 1 - April 10) 234k impressions for Induction related posts 428k impressions for Induction related posts Current Social Media and Web Facebook 5400 followers Twitter 1,420 followers Instagram 820 followers Total Impressions 2018 YTD 1.5M across all platforms Website hits 2018 YTD 55K Wesbite users 2018 YTD - 17K Full Court Press Newsletter 3,000+ distribution (6x per year)
Support for the Hall of Fame Education Foundation Through its Education Foundation, the is able to hit the road with the mission of bringing innovative thinking and practical hands on learning to classrooms across Virginia. The Education Foundation provides these enrichment programs to teachers and students working and living in low income areas and schools, with little to no financial burden on their part. The feels that engaging students in unique learning experiences should not be limited by income, and with support from its partners, it is able to further that mission. The Hall of Fame s education programs stimulate students interests in the fields of science, technology, engineering, art, math, and character development, all of which can be viewed through the prism of sports. The way in which these programs integrate sports and movement with education and learning provides a unique approach to teaching and allows the Hall of Fame to create memorable learning experiences, giving students a greater appreciation for education.
Gold Level Package $10,000.00 Sponsor logo will be prominently displayed on all advertising and branding of induction weekend (print and digital), and other distribution of promotional materials via our marketing partners. Click-through activation included where available Signage with sponsor name/logo will be highly visible at all Hall of Fame induction weekend events Sponsor logo will be featured prominently on event page on Hall of Fame s website (click-through activation) Full Page Ad in Induction Ceremony Program Sponsor recognition via social media posts regarding the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) 12 tickets to Friday night VIP cocktail reception 8 tickets to the Induction Ceremony 1 foursome at Golf Classic, Fall 2019
Silver Level Package $5,000.00 Sponsor name or logo will be prominently displayed on all advertising and branding of induction weekend (print and digital), and other distribution of promotional materials via our marketing partners. Click-through activation included where available Signage with sponsor logo at Hall of Fame induction weekend events Sponsor logo will appear on event page on Hall of Fame s website (click-through activation) Full Page Ad in Induction Ceremony Program Sponsor recognition via social media posts regarding the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) 8 tickets to the VIP cocktail reception 4 tickets to the Induction Ceremony 1 foursome at Golf Classic, Fall 2019
Bronze Level Package $2,500.00 Sponsor name will be listed on advertising and branding of induction weekend promotional materials (print and digital). Click-through activation where available Signage with sponsor logo at Hall of Fame induction weekend events Sponsor logo will be listed on event page on Hall of Fame s website (click-through activation) Half Page Ad in Induction Ceremony Program Sponsor recognition via social media posts regarding the event (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn) 6 tickets to the VIP cocktail reception 2 tickets to the Induction Ceremony Hole Sponsorship at Golf Classic, Fall 2019 VIP Ticket Package $500.00 12-tickets to VIP Cocktail Reception, Friday April 5th (Open Bar/ Heavy hors d oeuvres Advertising Opportunities - Induction Ceremony program Full Page Ad - $500.00-7.5 w x 7.5 h Half Page Ad - $250.00-7.5 w x 3.5 h **Please send black and white files in high resolution PDF, JPG, or TIFF formats**
Sponsorship and Advertising Form Individual tickets for any Induction Weekend event can be purchased through the Hall of Fame s website, www.vasportshof.com I/We would like to support the as a: Gold Level ($10,000) SilverLevel ($5,000) Bronze Level ($2,500) VIP Ticket Package ($500) I/We would like to purchase an ad. (Please send ad and logo if applicable to driscollw@vasportshof.com, no later than March 15, 2019): Total enclosed $ I wish to be invoiced Full Page ($500) (7.5 w x 7.5 h) Half Page ($250) (7.5 w x 3.5 h) Contact Name (Individual): Company Name: Address: City, State, Zip: Telephone: Name(s) as it should appear in program: Email: Please return this form with your check payable to the : Virginia Sports Hall of Fame, 249 Central Park Ave, Ste 230, Virginia Beach, VA 23462, (757) 800-1555. For more information regarding sponsorships or advertising, please contact Will Driscoll, driscollw@vasportshof.com, and for more information regarding payment, please contact Salima Ramos, ramoss@vasportshof.com