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March 20, 2018 | Washington, D.C. | 4-H.org/LegacyAwards

Sponsorship Opportunities MARCH 20, 2018 | THE R ITZ- C AR LTON, WAS H INGTON, D.C .


Celebrate & Grow True LeadersInvesting in young people through National 4-H Council’s largest annual fundraising event is a chance for you and your company to have a lasting and meaningful impact on today’s youth. It’s a way for you to develop tomorrow’s workforce—the next generation of confident and successful leaders, visionaries and entrepreneurs.

We are excited to offer numerous sponsorship opportunities—all of which will provide your company with significant benefits and the chance to:

Connect with Fortune 500 companies and their leaders, as well as elected officials, celebrities, notable 4-H alumni, and other distinguished guests.

Increase your brand’s visibility nationally with a media reach of 55 million impressions.

Meet, honor and witness the awe-inspiring accomplishments of 4-H youth and the mentors, educators and families who support them.

Grow more true leaders—ready for life, ready for career—through the life-changing 4-H experience.

Recognize the significant commitment of 4-H alumni and rally millions more to raise their hands in support of 4-H.


National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Recipient Mr. Zippy DuvallPresident, American Farm Bureau Federation

Grow True Leaders Corporate HonoreeA special thanks to all of our sponsors, including the 2018 Legacy Awards Corporate Honoree, New York Life. The award will be accepted by NYL President John Y. Kim.

“Thank you for believing in me. Thank you for believing that there can be millions like me and thank you for growing true leaders.” Amelia Day 2017 Youth in Action National Award Winner, Georgia 4-H

2018 Legacy Awards HonoreesWe are excited to announce the first honorees:


Valued Partners from 2017Join the many individual and corporate sponsors who support America’s largest youth development organization and are committed to growing true leaders.

Jennifer Nettles NATIONAL 4-H CELEBRITY SPOKESPERSON AND HONORARY EVENT CHAIR

Jennifer Nettles is an award-winning singer, songwriter and musician. She is the lead singer of Sugarland, a solo artist and Broadway star. Jennifer is a proud 4-H alumna and is the recipient of the 2012 National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion.

LEGACY FRIENDS

LEGACY LEADER

YOUTH IN ACTION PILLAR SPONSORS

LEGACY DUO

LEGACY ADVOCATE

KEN & LUCY HICKS

LEGACY PATRON

CALEB K. CHENG

LANDEL & CHRIS HOBBS

JIM & MARCIABOREL

JENNIFER WHITLOW

DAVID AND PAULA EPSTEIN


Exclusive Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor—$100,000*The dinner sponsor will join an esteemed group of leaders dedicated to growing the next generation of kids. Supporters at this level will enjoy significant recognition on-site at the event, as well as through various media opportunities surrounding the event.

• Invitations for 10 guests:

– Attend both the VIP and general receptions

– Premium seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner

• Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests

• Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails, program signage and the large stage screen

• Prominent sponsor name recognition as the Exclusive Legacy Awards Dinner Sponsor and inclusion in post-Legacy Awards photo to be distributed via newswire service

• Premium placement in the Legacy Awards program with a double-page spread ad

• Designation as a National Partner of National 4-H Council for 12 months on the Legacy Awards website (with hyperlink)

• Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship

• Discounted rate for additional ticket purchases

*Tax deductible amount $99,000

Sponsorship Opportunities


National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Award Sponsors —$100,000*The Alumni Award sponsors will be recognized for honoring alumni who have embodied the 4-H pledge through their significant accomplishments in professional life or in service to the nation. This is the highest honor that National 4-H Council bestows upon its alumni.

• Invitations for 10 guests:

– Attend the VIP and general receptions

– Premium seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner


• Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails, program signage and the large stage screen

• Prominent sponsor name recognition as the National Distinguished 4-H Alumni Medallion Awardee Sponsor and inclusion in post-Legacy Awards photo to be distributed via newswire service

• Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a double-page spread ad







Legacy Awards Dessert Sponsor—$50,000*• Invitations for 10 guests:

– Attend the general reception

– Seating at the Legacy Awards Dinner

• Exclusive invitations for two to attend the VIP reception

• Celebrity alumni chef-inspired dessert will be featured


• Sponsor branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage

• Prominent co-branded signage displayed at the post-Legacy Awards Dessert Reception

• Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a full-page ad





4-H Clover Dinner Centerpieces—$25,000*• Invitations for 10 guests:




• Sponsor name and logo on centerpieces on all tables during the Legacy Awards Dinner

• Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad


• One Facebook post and two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship





4-H Silent Auction Sponsor—$25,000*• Invitations for 10 guests:




• Prominent name and logo signage on the silent auction website and on-site

• Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad





Board Chair & CEO Reception Sponsor (VIP Reception)—$25,000*• Invitations for 10 guests:

– Attend both the VIP and general receptions



• Prominent name and logo signage at the National 4-H Council’s Board Chair & CEO Reception

• Premium placement in Legacy Awards program with a ½ page ad





4-H Legacy Registration Sponsor—$15,000*• Reserved seating for 10 guests to attend both the general reception and the Legacy Awards Dinner

• Prominent co-branded signage displayed at Legacy registration

• Placement in Legacy Awards program with a ¼ page ad



*Tax deductible amount: $14,000



Legacy Leader $50,000*

Legacy Advocate$25,000**

Legacy Patron$12,000***

Participation Benefits

Preferred seating for 10 (one table) guests at the Legacy Awards Dinner ✔ ✔ ✔

Exclusive invitations for two to attend the VIP reception ✔

Invitations for 10 guests to attend the general reception ✔ ✔

Introduction to and photo opportunities with celebrity and VIP guests ✔

Discounted rate for additional ticket purchases ✔ ✔ ✔

Recognition Benefits

Branding and logo inclusion on event promotional materials including website, emails and program signage ✔ ✔

Placement in Legacy Awards program Full page ad ½ page ad ¼ page ad

Prominent sponsor name recognition and photo inclusion in post-event photo to be distributed via newswire service ✔

Designation as a National Partner of National 4-H Council for 12 months on event website (with hyperlink) ✔ ✔ ✔

Two Facebook posts and four Twitter posts promoting sponsorship ✔

Two Twitter posts promoting sponsorship ✔

* Tax deductible amount of $49,000 ** Tax deductible amount of $24,000 *** Tax deductible amount of $11,000


Legacy Duo—$2,200• Seating for two at the Legacy Awards Dinner • Invitations for two to attend the general reception • Listed as Legacy Duo on event website

Tax deductible amount of $2,000

Single Ticket—$1,200 Seating for one at the Legacy Awards DinnerTax deductible amount of $1,100

Legacy Awards Printed Program (Full Page Ad)—$1,000 Tax deductible amount of $1000

Legacy Awards Printed Program (1/2 Page Ad)—$500Tax deductible amount of $500

Legacy Awards Printed Program (1/4 Page Ad)—$250Tax deductible amount of $250

Additional Sponsorship Opportunities For more information about becoming a 2018 National 4-H Legacy Sponsor, please contact Carolyn Cepek at 301.755.7068 or [email protected]

MARCH 20, 2018 | THE R ITZ-CARLTON, WASHINGTON, D.C .

In 4-H, we believe in the power of young people. We see that every child has valuable strengths and real influence to improve the world around us. We are America’s largest youth development organization—empowering nearly six million young people across

the U.S. with the skills to lead for a lifetime.

Learn more online at: www.4-H.org/LegacyAwards

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