Proposal for Sponsorship 2016 Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 1
Table of Contents Letter 3 Māori Sports Awards Categories information 5 Evening Schedule 6 Sponsorship Value & tier System 6 Sponsorship Branding Tier 7 Sponsorship Packages 8 Parahi (Bronze) Package 9 Hiriwa (Silver) Package 10 Kaura (Gold) Package 11 Konukawata (Platinum) Package 12 Tino Nui (Supreme) Package 13 Sponsorship Branding Opportunities 14 2
20 June 2016 To whom it may concern, Thank you for considering support and sponsorship for the upcoming Alcohol free and Smokefree Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards to be held on Saturday, 10 September 2016 from 4pm at the Quality Emerald Hotel. 1. Te Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards opens doors and provides opportunities: this event has not been hosted in Gisborne for nine years, so is extremely exciting for many of us in our Māori community. Te Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards has the ability, passion and drive to succeed in 2016. 2. The significance of a Regional Māori Sports Awards is: acknowledging positive social behaviours in sport with a Māori specific focus, while embracing our culture. 3. Being nominated for an award category can mean: with your support and financial assistance local Māori sporting athletes and volunteers goals will be realised. It provides our Māori sporting community the opportunity for us, to further support their talent and to bring out the best in our athletes. It provides opportunities to be recognised by talent scouts, which can lead to further sporting opportunities possibly through a national link and/or beyond. This would lead to better coaching and development opportunities. 4. Winning an award category can mean: through Te Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards Māori talent is promoted and recognised. The ability to drive and succeed can further support their career pathway in sport, for recipients (category winners). Doors can be opened to support opportunities to an international career. It acknowledges our Key Champions and Role Models in our community. It creates leadership opportunities for our rangatahi (youth) to aspire to and draw strength from. Some recipients will be eligible to be nominated for the National Māori Sports Awards which is held annually in November. 5. The long term financial sustainability of the Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards can be achieved through/by support and buy-in from local Iwi (ie; TRONP or TROTAK). HISTORY: Te Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards previously known as the Turanganui a Kiwa Māori Sports Awards was first held in 1994 when Te Runanga O Turanganui A Kiwa (TROTAK) had the Māori Sports Co-ordinator position. It was an annual event until 2007. The advisory (organising) committee was representative of stalwarts from within the Māori Sporting community such as Tina Karaitiana (Netball), the late Phil Hapi (Golf), the late Bill Donnelly (Golf), the late Papa Toko Te Kani (Māori Rugby) and Hiki Swann (Māori Rugby). Driven largely by TROTAK, strong relationships and partnerships were forged with Te Runanga O Ngati Porou to ensure the celebration was uniquely Turanganui a Kiwa and Ngati Porou. Previous Masters of Ceremonies included Derek Fox and Matai Smith. Previous Guest speakers included Tina Bell-Kake (Hockey), Rua Tipoki (Rugby), Wynton Rufer (Football) amongst others. Where the local awards had the same categories as the National Māori Sports Awards, those category winners were nominated for the National Māori Sports Awards. 3
Two trophies are still held by TROTAK, from previous awards. These will be used as our guiding Tipuna (ancestors) for this event. Acknowledging past and present athletes, awards and those involved. Also, our tipuna in the whai korero. These pieces will be displayed on the stage at the event for all to see and acknowledge. 1993 Tauihu - Māori Sports Team of the Year Supreme trophy carved by Richard Francis, former Toihoukura Māori Arts Student Kaupapa: 'TE TAUIHU O TE WAKA-TAUA O TUMATAUENGA'. The atua TU as a TAUIHU, or a canoe brow, TUMATAUENGA God of challenge/war, (in competition to do battle) Te Tāirawhiti Open Men's Touch team 1993/4 won this Category the first year it was awarded. Richard happened to be part of that particular team. Willie Te Aho, General Manager of Te Runanga O Turanganui A Kiwa commissioned Richard to carve this for the Māori Sports Awards. Carved by Patrick Takoko Former Toihoukura Māori Arts Student If you have any queries please feel free to contact me. Thank you for considering this proposal. Nga Mihi Annaleigh Stills Project Manager Ease Up Tāirawhiti M: 022 016 1455 E: annaleighstills@gmail.com F: Ease Up Tāirawhiti or Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016 4
Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards Categories 2016 Categories Awards (in order of presentation) Sponsor 1. Māori Junior Sportswoman of the Year U20 (current year) Gisborne Herald 2. Māori Junior Sportsman of the Year U20 (current year) 3. Māori Junior Emerging Talent People s Choice Award (athlete, coach, umpire) Gisborne East Coast Cancer Society 4. Māori Junior Sports Team of the Year (U20) Te Puni Kokiri (tbc) 5. Māori Sports Administrator of the Year Turanga Ararau 6. Māori Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year 7. Māori Sports Coach of the Year 8. Māori Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year Quality Hotel Emerald 9. Māori Services to Sport (20+ years) 10. Māori Senior Sportswoman of the Year Te Runanganui O Ngati Porou 11. Māori Senior Sportsman of the Year 12. Māori Sports Team of the Year Ease Up Tairawhiti 13. Māori World Champion Awards* Eastland Community Trust 14. Māori Sports Person of the Year Supreme Award Rongowhakaata *Māori World Champion Awards: This category will be awarded to all athletes that have won a world champion event/title/god medal in the past 12 months (July 2015 June 2016), to acknowledge their achievements (estimated 30 40 recipients ie; Lisa Carrington, Nehe Milner-Skudder). Criteria for Nomination 1. Nominees MUST have resided in Te Tāirawhiti for a minimum of two years for any period of time and/or whakapapa back to one of the local iwi 2. Sports Teams MUST be 100% Māori participants and have resided in Te Tāirawhiti for a minimum of two years for any period of time. 3. Tāirawhiti Iwi: Ngāti Porou Rongowhakaata Rongomaiwahine Te Aitanga-a-Māhaki Ngāi Tamanuhiri Ngāti Kahungunu Māori Sports Awards Nomination Dates Regional nominations open: Mid July 2016 Regional nominations close: Mid-August 2016 National Māori Sports Awards Nominations close: 29 October National Māori Sports Awards Event: 26 November *We aim to align to the National Māori Sports Awards, by nominating Recipients from our local event. 1. Olympic 2. Commonwealth 3. World 4. International 5. National 6. Regional Ranking System for Selection Process 1. How many countries participate in each sport? 2. How long the person has been doing the sport for? 1. Professional = funded by Sport NZ (SPARC) 2. Amateur = self-funded sport 5
Schedule of Evening Time Description 3.15pm Doors open, photo opportunities, entertainment by Pounamu Wharehinga 4.00 pm Whakatau, Karakia, Kapa Haka Group tautoko. Housekeeping. Everyone seated 4.30 pm 1. Māori Junior Sportswoman of the Year U20 (current year) 4.45 pm 2. Māori Junior Sportsman of the Year U20 (current year) 5.00 pm 3. Māori Junior Emerging Talent award (athlete, coach, umpire) 5.15 pm 4. Māori Junior Sports Team of the Year 5.30 pm Intermission, refreshments & entertainment 5.50 pm 5. Māori Sports Administrator of the Year 6.05 pm 6. Māori Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year 6.20 pm 7. Māori Sports Coach of the Year 6.35 pm 8. Māori Services to Sport (20+ years) 6.50 pm Intermission - dinner served & entertainment 7.30 pm 9. Māori Sportsperson with a disability of the Year 7.45 pm 10. Māori Senior Sportswoman of the Year 8.00 pm 11. Māori Senior Sportsman of the Year 8.15 pm Intermission, refreshments & Entertainment 8.35 pm 12. Māori Sports Team of the Year, 8.50 pm 13. Māori World Champion Awards (30 40 recipients) 9.10 pm 14. Māori Sports Person of the Year Supreme Award 9.30 pm Evening ends with a Karakia, acknowledgements Sponsorship Value & Tier System Award Categories (in order of value importance) Tier Level Sponsorship Value Eastland Community Trust Māori World Champion Awards. (Gold Medal International Winner x 30-40) 1 - Supreme $ 6,500.00 Ease Up Tairawhiti Māori Sports Team of the Year 2 - Platinum $ 5,000.00 Rongowhakaata & Awapuni Trust (tbc) Māori Sports Person of the Year SUPREME Award 2 - Platinum $ 5,000.00 Māori Senior Sportsman of the Year 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Te Runanganui o Ngati Porou Māori Senior Sportswoman of the Year 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Māori Sports Coach of the Year 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Māori Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Māori Services to Sport (20+ years voluntary) 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Te Puni Kokiri (tbc) Māori Junior Sports Team of the Year 3 - Gold $ 3,500.00 Māori Junior Sportsman of the Year U20 (current year) 4 - Silver $ 2,500.00 Gisborne Herald Māori Junior Sportswoman of the Year U20 (current year) 4 - Silver $ 2,500.00 Gisborne Cancer Society Māori Junior Emerging Talent Award (athlete, coach, umpire) 5 - Bronze $ 1,000.00 Turanga Ararau Māori Sports Administrator of the Year 5 - Bronze $ 1,000.00 Quality Hotel Emerald Māori Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year 5 - Bronze $ 1,000.00 6
Sponsorship Branding Tier TINO NUI (SUPREME) World Champion Awards KONUKAWATA (PLATINUM) Māori Sports Team of the Year KONUKAWATA (PLATINUM) Supreme Sports Person of the Year KAURA (GOLD) Sportsman of the Year KAURA (GOLD) Sportswoman of the Year KAURA (GOLD) Sports Coach of the Year KAURA (GOLD) Umpire / Referee of the Year KAURA (GOLD) Services to Sport KAURA (GOLD) Junior Sports Team of the Year HIRIWA (SILVER) Junior Sportsman of the Year HIRIWA (SILVER) Junior Sportswoman of the Year PARAHI (BRONZE) Sports Administrator of the Year PARAHI (BRONZE) Junior Emerging Talent PARAHI (BRONZE) Sportsperson with a Disability 7
Tino Nui (Supreme) Sponsorship Package $6,500.00 Sponsorship Benefits / Naming Rights Tino Nui (Supreme) Sponsor will receive exclusive naming rights of the World Champion Awards. 1 VIP sponsored table of 10 guests & 4 sponsored tables of 40 World Champion recipients will be provided. Sponsor Representative to present award to every World Champion. Business Logo replicated into keepsake trophies for all category recipients. Branding Opportunities Naming rights to Te Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards. Logo rights to the production of all keepsake trophies to be given to athletes/category winners. Sponsors logo will hold the largest placement on all branding on all tier system promotional material. Sponsors name will be placed on keepsake trophies, handcrafted category trophies, certificates, banners, programmes and other promotional material. Branding Exposure Premium placement of logo in the category winners sponsors banner photos. Flags and banners permissible at the Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards. Sponsors logo to be displayed throughout the event on the screen. Media Promotions Television coverage will enable brand exposure. Your business will be mentioned during all interviews with print and radio. Sponsors statement and media links on Facebook site (Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016). Promotional Obligations Sponsors will participate in an official presentation of (and photos with) their Sponsored Category Winner/s. Sponsor participation at promotional events as negotiated. 8
Konukawata (Platinum) Sponsorship Package $5,000.00 Sponsorship Benefits / Naming Rights Konukawata (Platinum) Sponsor will receive exclusive naming rights to one of the two categories below: 1. Māori Sports Team of the Year 3 VIP sponsored tables of 8 consisting of 2 sponsors, 4 representatives, 1 coach and 1 manager (per team). 2. Māori Sports Person of the Year SUPREME Award 1 VIP sponsored table of 10 consisting of 4 sponsors, 3 finalists and 3 finalist support people. Sponsor Representative to present award to category winner/s. Branding Opportunities Sponsors logo will hold the second largest placement of all branding on all tier system promotional material. Sponsors name will be placed on keepsake trophies, handcrafted category trophies, certificates, banners, programmes and other promotional material. Branding Exposure Premium placement of logo in the category winners sponsors banner photos Flags and banners permissible at the Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards. Sponsors logo to be displayed throughout the event on the screen Media Promotions Television coverage will enable brand exposure. Your business will be mentioned during all interviews with print and radio. Sponsors statement and media links on Facebook site (Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016). Promotional Obligations Sponsors will participate in an official presentation of (and photos with) their Sponsored Category Winner/s Sponsor participation at promotional events (as negotiated). 9
Kaura (Gold) Sponsorship Package $3,500.00 Sponsorship Benefits / Naming Rights Kaura (Gold) Sponsor will receive exclusive naming rights to one of the six categories below: 1. Māori Sports Umpire/Referee of the Year 2. Māori Sports Coach of the Year 3. Māori Services to Sport 4. Māori Senior Sportswoman of the Year 5. Māori Senior Sportsman of the Year 1 VIP sponsored table of 8 consisting of 2 sponsors, 3 finalists and 3 finalist support people (per category) 6. Māori Junior Sports Team of the Year 3 VIP sponsored tables of 8 consisting of 2 sponsors, 4 representatives, 1 coach and 1 manager (per table). Sponsor Representative to present award to category winner/s. Branding Opportunities Sponsors logo will hold the third largest placement of all branding on all tier system promotional material. Sponsors name will be placed on keepsake trophies, handcrafted category trophies, certificates, banners, programmes and other promotional material. Branding Exposure Premium placement of logo in the category winners sponsors banner photos. Flags and banners permissible at the Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards (as negotiated). Sponsors logo to be displayed throughout the event on the screen. Media Promotions Television coverage will enable brand exposure. Your business will be mentioned during all interviews with print and radio. Sponsors statement and media links on Facebook site (Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016). Promotional Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsors will participate in an official presentation of (and photos with) their Sponsored Category Winner/s Sponsor participation at promotional events (as negotiated) 10
Hiriwa (Silver) Sponsorship Package $2,500.00 Sponsorship Benefits / Naming Rights Hiriwa (SILVER) Sponsor will receive exclusive naming rights to one of the three Categories below: 1. Māori Junior Sportswoman of the Year 2. Māori Junior Sportsman of the Year 1 VIP sponsored table of 8 consisting of 2 sponsors, 3 finalists and 3 finalist support people (per category) Sponsor Representative to present award to category winner/s. Branding Opportunities Sponsors logo will hold the fourth largest placement of all branding on all tier system promotional material. Sponsors name will be placed on keepsake trophies, handcrafted category trophies, certificates, banners, programmes and other promotional material. Branding Exposure Premium placement of logo in the category winners sponsors banner photos. Flags and/or banners permissible at the Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards (as negotiated). Sponsors logo to be displayed throughout the event on the screen. Media Promotions Television coverage will enable brand exposure. Your business will be mentioned during all interviews with print and radio. Sponsors statement and media links on Facebook site (Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016). Promotional Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsors will participate in an official presentation of (and photos with) their Sponsored Category Winner/s. Sponsor participation at promotional events (as negotiated). 11
Parahi (Bronze) Sponsorship Package $1,000.00 Sponsorship Benefits / Naming Rights Parahi (BRONZE) Sponsor will receive exclusive naming rights to one of the Categories below: 1. Māori Sports Administrator of the Year 2. Māori Junior Emerging Talent (this category is sponsored by Gisborne Cancer Society) 1 VIP sponsored table of 8 consisting of 2 sponsors, 3 finalists and 3 finalist support people (per category) 3. Māori Sportsperson with a Disability of the Year (this category is sponsored by Quality Emerald Hotel) 1 VIP sponsored table of 10 consisting of 2 sponsors, 3 finalists and 3 support people (2 spare spaces to cater to wheelchair). Sponsor Representative to present award to category winner/s. Branding Opportunities Sponsors logo will hold the fifth largest placement of all branding on all tier system promotional material. Sponsors name will be placed on keepsake trophies, handcrafted category trophies, certificates, banners, programmes and other promotional material. Branding Exposure Premium placement of logo in the category winners sponsors banner photos. Flags and/or banners permissible at the Ease Up Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards (as negotiated). Sponsors logo to be displayed throughout the event on screen. Media Promotions Television coverage will enable brand exposure. Your business will be mentioned during all interviews with print and radio. Sponsors statement and media links on Facebook site (Tāirawhiti Māori Sports Awards 2016). Promotional Sponsorship Opportunities Sponsors will participate in an official presentation to their Category winner/s and photos taken with the winner/s. Sponsor participation at promotional events (as negotiated). 12