60th Annual Awards Banquet featuring the Citizen of the Year Award

IMPORTANT DEADLINES & INFORMATION

Event Date: Saturday, March 4, 2017

Sponsorship Commitment Deadline: Friday, January 13, 2017

Typical Attendance: 250-300

Event History/Details: In 1957, the Mt. Pleasant Area Chamber of Commerce began what would

become a time-honored tradition, which has continued to this day, to honor Mt. Pleasant’s

exceptional citizens. Held each year in early March, this community-focused event honors

outstanding volunteers from local service clubs and organizations for excellence in service and

leadership. The event was recently expanded to honor a large and small business, and a local young

professional who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the community. The

Chamber’s highest honor, the Citizen of the Year Award, is the highlight of the evening as it is a

surprise to the recipient and all attendees.

Event Features: This year, to celebrate the Diamond Anniversary of this event, Live Entertainment

and Dancing will take place at the end of the Awards Program. Other features include Cocktail

Reception, Cash Bar, Dinner, Dessert, and chance to win a half carat diamond! Business

formal/semiformal attire recommended.

60th Annual Awards Banquet

SPONSORSHIPS Legacy Sponsor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… $1,200 (4 Legacy Sponsors)

NOTE: 1 Legacy Sponsorship Filled

1. Reserved table for 8 (Legacy Only)

2. Company logo featured on all tables (Legacy Only)

3. Exclusive photo with 2016 Citizen of the Year Award Winner (Legacy Only)

4. Stage-side preferred seating (Legacy Only)

5. Top billing in all promotional materials (Legacy Only)

6. Company profile in event program insert in premier location (Legacy Only)

7. Company representative to participate in program from podium (scripted by Chamber)

8. Company recognition on stage banner in premier location

9. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Eagle Awards Sponsor…………………………………………………………………………………………… $900 (estimated) (1 Eagle Awards Sponsor)

1. 2 free entries to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Recognition at podium during Eagle Awards presentation

3. Company representative to participate in ALL Eagle Award presentations (12-14 awards)

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Mining for Diamonds Sponsor………………………………………………………… Donation of half carat diamond (1 Mining for Diamonds Sponsor)

1. 2 free entries to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Recognition at podium during Mining for Diamonds portion of program

3. Participate in Mining for Diamonds program on-stage & present diamond to winner

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Sponsorships shaded

in gray are taken.

Business Community Service Awards Sponsor……………………………………………………………………….… $600 (3 Business Community Service Award Sponsors)

NOTE: Small Business, Large Business and Young Professional Awards

1. 1 free entry to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Company representative to participate in Community Service Awards presentation; one Large

Business, one Small Business, one Young Professional of the Year

3. Recognition at podium during Community Service Awards presentation

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Entertainment Sponsor……………………………………………………………………………………………………….….. $600 (1 Entertainment Sponsor)

1. 1 free entry to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Recognition at podium during introduction of Live Entertainment

3. Recognition of sponsor by Live Entertainment during first set

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Citizen of the Year American Flag Presentation Sponsor……………………………………………………….… $600 (1 Citizen of the Year American Flag Presentation Sponsor)

1. 1 free entry to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Recognition at podium during American Flag Presentation by elected official or representative

3. Seating at table with presenting elected official or representative

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Chamber Awards Sponsor………………………………………………………………………………………………………. $600 (1 Chamber Awards Sponsor)

1. 1 free entry to 60th Annual Awards Banquet

2. Company representative to participate in Chamber Awards presentation

3. Recognition at podium during Chamber Awards presentation

4. Recognition in all promotional materials

5. Preferred seating at event

6. Recognition in event program insert

7. Company recognition on stage banner

8. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Program Sponsor………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. $400 (1 Program Sponsor)

1. Recognition in event program as event Program Sponsor

2. Recognition in all promotional materials

3. Recognition in event program insert

4. Company recognition on stage banner

5. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Décor Sponsor…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………. $400 (1 Decor Sponsor)

1. Recognition at podium as event Décor Sponsor

2. Recognition in all promotional materials

3. Recognition in event program insert

4. Company recognition on stage banner

5. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Past Citizen of the Year Corsage/Boutonniere Sponsor…………………………………………..………….. $400 (1 Past COY Corsage/Boutonniere Sponsor)

1. Recognition on signage at Past Citizen of the Year check-in table

2. Recognition in all promotional materials

3. Recognition in event program insert

4. Company recognition on stage banner

5. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun

Citizen of the Year Family Sponsor…………………………….…………………………………………..………….. $400 (1 Citizen of the Year Family Sponsor)

1. Recognition at podium as Citizen of the Year Family Sponsor

2. Recognition in all promotional materials

3. Recognition in event program insert

4. Company recognition on stage banner

5. Thank You Sponsors advertisement following event in Morning Sun