Nashville, Tennessee AWT 2015 Annual Convention and Exposition Sponsorships Convention is the time to shine! ADVANCE YOUR BRAND and strengthen relationships with buyers who are looking for suppliers they can trust. Through sponsorships, you reach key customers and prospects in a professional B2B setting and position your company among industry leaders. All 2015 convention sponsors will enjoy the following benefits: Enhanced visibility to over 1,000 convention attendees, your potential customers, representing more than $500 million in water treatment sales per year! Prominent signage during your sponsored event. You will also be recognized on signage in the registration area and at the Annual Reception and Awards Dinner, and on a sponsor banner in the Music City Center. Company logo will appear on PowerPoint recognition slides shown in meeting rooms between sessions. Recognition in the convention notebook. Recognition in the official registration brochure (if contract and payment are received by Friday, April 24). Recognition in the The Analyst magazine and monthly e-newsletter, the AWTGram. Convention is the time to shine! Opportunities are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 1
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Convention Notebook $10,000 This handy spiral-bound notebook is distributed to all attendees and includes the convention schedule, exhibitor listings, and your logo displayed on the notes pages. The convention notebook will be the go-to reference when attendees need to check important notes from the show. Includes a full-page color ad on the inside back cover. Inside Back Cover Your Ad Here 2
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Badgeholders $6,000 Badgeholders are distributed to all attendees and are required to be worn at all times, so this is an effective marketing tool for displaying your logo. You ll gain additional exposure at two AWT Training Seminars, as these same badgeholders will be used at both events in March and April 2016. Your logo here 3
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Hotel Key Cards $5,500 Be visible to all AWT guests. Your logo and custom artwork will be imprinted on the Omni Nashville Hotel room key card, distributed to all attendees staying at the hotel. 4
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Registration and Business Center $5,000 The Business Center will be located in the hub of convention activity near the registration desk, AWT Bookstore and Chillers Lounge, breakfasts, and all educational sessions. Those registering on site will be able to use a kiosk to enter their personal information, which will then be transmitted to the registration desk where attendees pick up their badges. Two computers will be programmed to your home page, allowing users to access emails, print boarding passes, network, and relax in a comfortable and convenient environment. Your company branding will appear prominently on the kiosk structure. Two sponsorships available at $5,000 NEW THIS YEAR 5
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Executive Portrait Lounge $5,000 Everyone needs a professional head shot for a website, business card, or other marketing collateral. The executive portrait lounge will be prominently located at the crossroads of educational sessions, AWT Bookstore and Chillers Lounge, registration area, and our new Registration and Business Center. Signage and a table for your marketing materials are included. 6
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Hotel Room Drops $4,000 NEW THIS YEAR You ll have the undivided attention of each and every Convention attendee staying at the Omni Nashville Hotel with your company literature or promotional item delivered right to their hotel rooms. Just send us the item and we ll take care of the rest. Production and shipping costs are the responsibility of the sponsoring organization. Two sponsorships available each night at $4,000 per night (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 7
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Charging Stations $3,000 Located in the AWT Bookstore and Chillers Lounge, these charging kiosks will have locked compartments allowing attendees to securely charge their devices while browsing the bookstore. Two opportunities available at $3,000 each. 8
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Attendee List> $2,500 A great way for exhibitors to follow up on leads, this PDF will contain a full list of preregistered attendees and exhibitors with complete mailing addresses and phone numbers. The list will be sent out before and after the convention, and your company s logo will be included on each page. 9
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Static Clings on Hotel Escalators $2,500 Your branded message will be seen coming and going, as these 2'x 3' clings will be placed along a side panel of an escalator leading to or from the second floor of the Omni Nashville Hotel. Four sponsorships available (two up, two down) at $2,500 each. 10
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Window Clings $2,500 each Leave a lasting impression with meeting participants by securing prime real estate at the Omni Hotel with your artwork measuring 4½ wide x 6¾ high. These window clings will be centrally located by the registration area, educational sessions, and the AWT Bookstore and Chillers Lounge. 11
Nashville, Tennessee I. High Impact Branding Opportunities Water Stations $2,000 Keep everyone refreshed and hydrated with water stations in the session rooms and exhibit hall. Includes signage with your company logo. Two sponsorships available, one per day at $2,000 each (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday) 12
II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions Keynote Speaker $5,000 Your company representative will have the privilege of introducing AWT s Keynote Speaker, Robin Crowe, author of Evolve or Die. Robin will show how businesses that adapt fastest are also the ones that win biggest. Evolve or Die presents a series of practical, proven, real-world tools and techniques for successfully starting to change your business now to meet current and future challenges. Included is the opportunity to say a few words about your company in front of a packed audience. 13
II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions Women of Water (WOW) Reception $4,000 The Women of Water (WOW) reception has become an annual event. Open to all registrants, the WOW Reception offers the perfect opportunity to network and hear an invited speaker, Loraine Huchler, founder and president of MarTech Systems, Inc. The sponsor will be recognized with signage at the reception. 14
II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions Exhibit Hall Receptions Wednesday Opening Reception Thursday Reception These three-hour receptions are a great way to get additional visibility during exhibit hall hours and drive more attendance to your booth. Signage with your company logo will be displayed at food and beverage stations in the hall. Three sponsorships available per day (Wednesday and/or Thursday) $2,500 each or $3,900 to sponsor both nights 15
II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions Lunch Lunch in the exhibit hall brings in a crowd, and food stations will be located on the show floor. Includes signage with your company logo at serving areas. Two sponsorships available per day (Thursday and/or Friday) $2,500 each or $3,900 to sponsor both days 16
II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions Continental Breakfast Nourish the body, nourish the brain. Your sponsorship of the breakfast will be recognized with prominent signage in the serving area. Two sponsorships available per day (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) $1,000 each day $1,750 to sponsor two days $2,400 to sponsor three days 17
III. Annual Reception and Awards Dinner Annual Reception and Awards Dinner at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Dinner Sponsorship $5,000 The Annual Reception and Awards Dinner has always been a highlight of the AWT Convention, and this year is no exception. You can t be in Nashville and not think of the Country Music Hall of Fame! Take advantage of this highly visible opportunity to promote your company in the Smithsonian of country music with its unrivaled collection of 350,000 square feet of dynamic galleries and stunning downtown views. Includes signage with your logo. 18
III. Annual Reception and Awards Dinner Museum Tours and Entertainment Four sponsorships available $4,000 An amazing opportunity for any music fan or history buff to take selfguided tours of this iconic landmark while creating the upbeat atmosphere for the evening by sponsoring the country music songwriter. Everyone will remember this experience! 19
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Coffee-to-Go $1,000 Stationed at the hotel near the bus loading area, complimentary coffee will be provided to golfers as they get ready to head to the golf course. 20
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Hot Breakfast Buffet $2,000 Get the golf tournament off to a swinging start! Held in the clubhouse outdoor dining area, you ll have the opportunity to welcome everyone and say a few words about your company before you introduce the master of ceremonies. 21
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Lunch $2,500 While on the course, the golfers will enjoy a fresh sandwich with sides and a beverage. Ride along and help course staff deliver lunch to attendees from a cart displaying your logo. 22
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Specialty Drink Stations Located at the entrance to the clubhouse, you ll see everyone as they head off for a fun day of golf, or as they return from play. These stations provide a great opportunity to be part of the event and talk with all the players as they stop by for a refreshing beverage. Signage with your logo will be placed at the serving area. $2,500 Morning Bloody Mary Station $2,500 Afternoon Margarita Station 23
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Beverage Cart $3,000 The beverage cart circles the course continuously, offering cold beverages and snacks. One company representative can accompany a golf course staffer throughout the day. Two drink tickets displaying your company s logo will be distributed to each player, and the cart will sport your company logo. 24
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Grab-and-Go Snacks and Beverage $2,000 You ll be set up on a golf hole to greet each group and offer a snack or beverage while players tee off. Offerings include your choice of: Hot dog station Warm soft pretzel station Arnold Palmer station Beer station 25
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Hole-in-One This $10,000 cash prize will certainly make one lucky golfer very happy. In addition to GPS signage on the golf cart, you ll also be provided with signage at the hole. $3,000 26
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Titleist Pro V1 Golf Balls $4,500 All tournament participants receive a sleeve of golf balls prior to play. Each golf ball will be imprinted with your company s logo. 27
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Nike Pro Shop $4,500 Hermitage Golf Course hosts the only free-standing Nike Pro Shop in the country. Players will be provided with $30 in Nike Bucks imprinted with your logo and be able to shop for current merchandise, includeing apparel, balls, shoes, golf bags, luggage, sunglasses, and more. The players will love to pick out exactly want they want at WHOLESALE prices. 28
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Golf Glove $4,000 Get a grip! Golfers will love this glove with a snap-on ball marker bearing your company s logo. Have a staff member greet each participant at the course and hand fit each golfer for perfect sizing. Get up close and personal with dozens of prospects. 29
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Golf Towels $1,500 Every golfer needs a towel for his or her bag. Towels will be printed with your company logo and placed in each cart. 30
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Golf Hole Sponsor $600 Sponsor an individual hole. Your company logo will be displayed on golf cart GPS signage, in the conference notebook, and on site at the Omni Nashville Hotel and Music City Center. 31
IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships Golf Prizes $750 each Sponsor an individual contest or team prize. Your company logo will be displayed on signage at the hole and on the golf cart GPS screen, in the conference notebook, and onsite at the Omni Nashville Hotel and Music City Center. 1 st Team Prize 2 nd Team Prize 3 rd Team Prize Closest to the Pin Longest Drive 32
AWT Website Advertising Did you know AWT is now offering website advertising? Take advantage of year-round, non-stop messaging! Your banner ad (728w 90h pixels) will appear on all website pages (except Members Only, Convention, and Technical Training pages) and rotate among a maximum of five ads. Ad Pricing Options Banner Ad Three Months Six Months One Year Member $800 $1,250 $2,150 Nonmember $1,600 $2,500 $4,300 Design a customized sponsorship package that s right for you. Contact Barbara Bienkowski at bbienkowski@awt.org to discuss a marketing strategy that meets `your specific needs. 33
Please complete all sections below in full, including official signature and payment information. Send sponsorship forms and payment to: AWT, Attention: Barbara Bienkowski 9707 Key West Avenue, Suite 100 Rockville, MD 20850 or fax to (301) 990-9771 1 Contact Information Company Contact Address City State Zip Country Phone Email 3 Payment Information Email a high-resolution file of your company logo to Barbara Bienkowski at bbienkowski@awt.org. To ensure inclusion in all convention materials, submit your sponsorship and logo prior to Friday, June 19, 2015. 4 Payment Information To secure a sponsorship package, payment must be received with this application. o Check Enclosed o Visa o MasterCard o American Express Name on Card Card # Security Code Signature Fax Expiration Date Cancellation and Refund Policy. Cancellations are not accepted and refunds are not made for sponsorships. Date 2 Convention Sponsorship Selections I. High Impact Branding Opportunities 2. Convention Notebook o $10,000 3. Badgeholders o $6,000 SOLD 4. Hotel Key Cards o $5,500 SOLD 5. Registration and Business Center o $5,000 6. Executive Portrait Lounge o $5,000 7. Hotel Room Drops o $4,000 8. Charging Stations o $3,000 9. Attendee List o $2,500 10. Static Cllings on Hotel Escalators o $2,500 11. Hotel Window Clings o $2,500 12. Water Stations o $2,000 Wednesday o $2,000 Thursday o $2,000 Friday II. Event Sponsorships and Receptions 13. Keynote Speaker o $5,000 14. Women of Water Reception o $4,000 15. Exhibit Hall Receptions o $2,500 Wednesday o $2,500 Thursday o $3,900 Wednesday and Thursday 16. Lunch o $2,500 Thursday o $2,500 Friday o $3,900 Thursday and Friday 17. Continental Breakfast o $1,000 Thursday o $1,000 Friday o $1,000 Saturday o $1,750 Two Days Denote days: o $2,400 Three Days Denote days: III. Annual Reception and Awards Dinner 18. Annual Reception and Awards Dinner o $5,000 19. Museum Tours and Entertainment o $4,000 IV. Golf Tournament Sponsorships 20. Coffee-to-Go o $1,000 SOLD 21. Hot Breakfast Buffet o $2,000 22. Golf Lunch o $2,500 23. Specialty Drink Stations o $2,500 Bloody Mary Station o $2,500 Margarita Station 24. Beverage Cart o $3,000 25. Grab and Go Snacks or Beverage o $2,000 Hot Dog Station o $2,000 Warm Soft Pretzel Station o $2,000 Arnold Palmer Station o $2,000 Beer Station SOLD 26. Hole-in-One o $3,000 27. Titlest Pro V1 Golf Balls o $4,500 28. Nike Pro Shop o $4,500 29. Golf Glove o $4,000 30. Golf Towels o $1,500 SOLD 31. Golf Hole o $600 32. Golf Prizes o $750 1 st Team Prize o $750 2 nd Team Prize o $750 3 rd Team Prize o $750 Closest to the Pin o $750 Longest Drive 33. Website Advertising Call for Order Form TOTAL $ 34