8th ANNUAL FAVE AWARDSSponsorship Opportunities

Friday, November 10, 2017

The Austin Young Chamber of Commerce (AYC) was formed in 2009 as a vehicle for Austin’s fastest-growing population, its young professionals, to engage with their peers on a personal

as well as professional level. Our mission is to develop and connect young professionals in Austin to create business, community and individual success. With a network of more than 2,500 local young professionals, AYC plays an integral role in the development of Austin’s

future leaders.

About the EventThe 8th Annual FAVE Awards is our opportunity to honor the local business community that helps empower and nurture Austin’s young professionals. FAVE (Favorite Austin Venture or Enterprise) brings together more than 350 AYC members and business leaders for an upscale evening including a cocktail reception, three course meal, awards presentation, silent auction, and after party. Sponsorship opportunities are available starting at $875 and include several customizable options for your company.

AYC is happy to create custom sponsorship packages based on your goals and budget.

Sponsorship BenefitsAll underwriting sponsors $3,000+ will receive two (2) annual Elite Memberships for company employees; plus all benefits listed below:

• Elite Members receive free or discounted tickets to most AYC programs, including a monthly speaker series, networking events, soft skill workshops, and more. AYC members are invited to serve on AYC committees to gain leadership experience and deepen connections in the community.

All cash sponsors $1,750+ will be guaranteed: • Listing in event advertising, at minimum Austin Business Journal.

All cash sponsors $875+ will be guaranteed the following event marketing benefits: • Placement of logo/link on event website• Placement of logo/link in FAVE Awards dedicated emails (7,500+ email subscribers)• Within 60 days of event, monthly social media recognition across AYC channels,

including links and/or tags (4,600+ Facebook fans, 9,400+ Twitter followers, and 1,400+ Instagram followers)

• Event signage including event presentation, program, and posters

All silent auction donors will be listed on our website, included in one pre-event email blast, and featured in event signage.

8th ANNUAL FAVE AWARDSFriday, November 10, 2017 at JW Marriott Austin

Presenting Sponsorship OptionsPremiere: $15,000

• Designation and recognition as the presenting sponsor of the gala; co-branded promotion to begin immediately

• Company name / logo will be incorporated into event logo / event name, used in all event marketing efforts

• Opportunity to have a presence at FAVE Kick Off Happy Hour on June 29 and FAVE Finalist Reveal Party on September 7

• Opportunity to welcome guests on stage at the gala• Opportunity to be featured in a video to be played during the gala (note: Company to cover

the cost of video production)• One pre-event and one post-event e-blast to reach AYC audience with company

information or offers• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

Signature: $10,000• Designation and recognition as the presenting sponsor of the gala; co-branded promotion

to begin immediately• Company name / logo will be incorporated into event logo / event name, used in all event

marketing efforts• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

8th ANNUAL FAVE AWARDS

Sponsorship Options

Co-Branding Sample

Underwriting Sponsorship OptionsFAVE Nominations & Voting Happy Hour Sponsor: $5,000

• Designation and recognition as the presenting sponsor of the FAVE Kick Off Happy Hour on June 29 and FAVE Finalist Reveal Party on September 7

• Opportunity to speak at event(s) and/or have an activation booth• Opportunity for branding and logo placement at event• Placement of customized content (if desired) on event registration page• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

FAVE Gala Cocktail Reception Sponsor: $5,000• Designation and recognition as the Cocktail Reception Sponsor at the gala• Passed specialty cocktails compliments of your company (w/ branded cocktail napkin)• Signature cocktail named after your company• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

FAVE After Party Sponsor: $5,000• Designation and recognition as the After Party Presenting Sponsor• Opportunity to have branded items (i.e. cocktail napkins) or swag• Logo recognition on photos from after party • Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

FAVE Ballot Sponsor: $5,000 (SOLD)• Designation and recognition as the Ballot Sponsor • Company name/logo included on the nominations and voting forms• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

FAVE Bar Sponsor: $5,000• Designation and recognition as the Bar Sponsor at the gala• Opportunity to place branded item at event (i.e. cocktail napkins)• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

Underwriting Sponsorship OptionsFAVE Video Sponsor: $5,000

• Designation and recognition as the Video Sponsor at the gala• Opportunity for company logo to be included in video• Video will be shown at the gala and online• Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party

FAVE Photo Booth Sponsor: $3,000• Designation and recognition as the Photo Booth sponsor at the gala• Opportunity for company logo to be included on photo booth images, which can be

immediately shared on social media• Half table at the gala (5 seats) + 5 tickets to the after party

FAVE Silent Auction Sponsor: $3,000• Designation and recognition as the Silent Auction Sponsor at the gala• Opportunity to place branded items (i.e. pens) in the silent auction area• Half table at the gala (5 seats) + 5 tickets to the after party

FAVE Band/DJ Sponsor: $3,000• Designation and recognition as the Band/DJ Sponsor at the gala• Special signage near band/DJ• Half table at the gala (5 seats) + 5 tickets to the after party

Table Sponsorship OptionsFull Table Sponsor: $1,750

• Designation and recognition as a full table sponsor • Full table at the gala (10 seats) + 10 tickets to the after party • One annual Elite Membership

Half Table Sponsor: $875• Designation and recognition as a half table sponsor • Half table at the gala (5 seats) + 5 tickets to the after party

In-Kind Sponsorship OptionsCustom agreements and benefits will be negotiated for the following in-kind sponsorships:

• Audio / Visual• Awards• Band / DJ• Floral /Decor• Photography• Video Production

Individual SeatsA limited number of individual seats will be available in September.

Silent Auction DonationsWe are currently accepting silent auction donations.

For more information on customized sponsorship opportunities and for all other inquiries contact Katherine@AustinYoungChamber.org

Sponsorship Form

For inclusion in promotional materials, sponsorship payment and a high-res (vector/EPS) logo must be received by 10/20/17.

Please return this completed form to AYC’s Director of Development Katherine Wheeler at Katherine@AustinYoungChamber.org. Thank you!

8th ANNUAL FAVE AWARDSFriday, November 10, 2017 at JW Marriott Austin

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