The Heavies 2015 - Media Pack

RECOGNISINGINDUSTRYEXCELLENCE

www.theheavies.co.uk

HEAVY AND ABNORMAL LOADTRANSPORT AWARDSFRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2015HANGAR 42 BRUNTINGTHORPE PROVING GROUND, UK

MASTER OF CEREMONIESQUENTIN WILLSON

Introduction Hosted by Quentin Willson, TV personality, motoring journalist and campaigner for Fairfuel UK. The Heavies offers an exclusive opportunity to celebrate and network with senior level professionals, key influencers and decision makers responsible for the running of the heavy and abnormal load industry.

For the winners, receiving their “Heavies” award will be a moment of success and recognition, but it’s not just about winning, the short listed entrants will also enjoy an evening of exceptional networking opportunities and the kudos that comes with being short-listed.

The Heavies will offer companies large and small an excellent opportunity to entertain clients and reward staff for all their hard work and dedication.

The Awards is a unique opportunity to network with the truly diverse range of organisations operating within this niche industry.

Venue Our location for 2015 is Hangar 42, Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire, former home of the Vulcan! Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground offers an impressive 6.5km circuit which is 60m wide and 3.2km straight, one of the longest in the country and original home of Top Gear. The Heavies will have use of the track during the day of the awards for event sponsors to showcase and entertain customers.

In association with:

Supported by:

RECOGNISING INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE | www.theheavies.co.uk | [email protected] | 0845 1 700 300

RECOGNISING INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE

Becoming a Heavies sponsor allows your company to reach this specifically targeted niche market without any waste. Providing a powerful complement to other marketing programs, whilst delivering dramatic influence on customer relations. Heavies awards Sponsorship opens the door to a select and sophisticated audience made up of key decision makers, operators, policy makers, manufacturers and suppliers representing the entire heavy and abnormal load industry. You will also reach our website visitors with your brand messages.

We encourage you to take advantage of this unique opportunity and participate as a sponsor of The Heavies, the dedicated event celebrating excellence throughout the heavy and abnormalload industry.

Sponsors will gain up to eight months exposure through the following marketing and PR activities:

Emails sent out to potential delegates over a 30 week campaign.

Industry & sponsor news regularly updated on our website.

Web banners placed in leading online portals across the industry.

Effective PR campaign targeted at national Media to ensure regular communications about the event.

Ads placed in national industry publications to back up PR activity.

Leverage on media partners’ websites, databases and magazine.

RECOGNISING INDUSTRY EXCELLENCE | www.theheavies.co.uk | [email protected] | 0845 1 700 300 Discounts available to HTA members.

Diamond sponsorships are reserved for two leading industry organisations. They comprise the most prestigious promotional elements of The Heavies and will receive the highest level visibility, service and support from the awards management team.

As a Diamond Sponsor you will share the distinction of showcasing your logo on the official invitation distributed to all attendees and guests.

Your company will receive unsurpassed recognition by our attendees as a Diamond sponsor, with continuous brand exposure during the eight months build up to the awards and beyond.


Prior to the event:

Online Visibility: Acknowledgement of your company’s sponsorship will include corporate identity and a dedicated webpage. Your brand will be prominently displayed across each page of the official website for the entire duration.

Lead positioning of your corporate identity within the extensive publicity programme for the event, to include social media, link to the HeavyTorque website (event media partner), inclusion in a series of Press Releases. Personalised invitations for your guests. License to use the “Diamond Sponsor” HeaviesLogo in connection with promotion of your awards sponsorship and participation.

At the event:

Use of the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground circuit during the day of the Awards ceremony.

Reception Area: Your corporate identity will be prominently featured in the reception area.

Rolling videography across all AV within the Champagne Reception.

VIP drinks reception area for your guests with your own dedicated waiting staff. Awards Bag Insert: Get the attention of all attendees by placing up to seven (7) of your company’s promotional items in the official awards bag.

Live logo projection via a search light around the room throughout the event. Premium Exhibits: your products or services exhibited in a premium position as guests first walk into the awards. Diamond sponsors will also have an option to have an exhibit placed to the side of the awards stage.

Your company representative to perform a welcome address and introduce the Master of Ceremonies for the night, Quentin Willson, or to perform a welcome address towards the end of the Champagne Reception and ahead of the Gala dinner. A senior company representative seated on the top table. Reserved Gala Seating: Three (3) reserved priority area tables for thirty (30) guests.

DIAMOND SPONSOR


Recognition from the stage during the event, thanking you for your support.

“Thank You” Signage: Your corporate identity will be featured on sponsor appreciation signage throughout the awards, with all sponsoring companies logos listed. Main Stage Backdrop: Your corporate identity will be prominently featured on the main stage backdrop.

Main Room Graphic: On-screen logo recognition on the awards AV.

Awards Programme: Your full-page advertorial will receive prominent placement in the official awards programme, your corporate identity will appear on the programmes cover.

Preferred Hotel Room Block: Ten (10) preferred guestrooms at the Coombe Abbey Hotel with complimentary transportation between the venue and hotel. (sponsor pays for rooms)

Sponsorship Credit: You will receive a GBP £2,000.00 credit, applicable toward any sponsorship opportunity for the 2016 Heavies industry awards.

After the event:

Licence to use “The Heavies” logo for your own marketing material. A full page advertorial in the official HeavyTorque winners publication (worth £1,850.00+VAT). Your corporate identity and bio will be promoted across a variety of websites, including Heavy Transport Association, HeavyTorque magazine and The Heavies for a full year! As Diamond sponsor your branding will be seen across the industry.

Diamond: £20,000.00 GBP (2 available)

Discounts available to HTA members.


PLATINUM SPONSOR

Receive unsurpassed recognition by our attendees as a Platinum sponsor.

Platinum sponsorships are reserved for three leading industry organisations. They comprise prestigious promotional elements of The Heavies and will receive the highest level of visibility, service and support from the awards management team.

As a Platinum Sponsor you will share the distinction of showcasing your corporate identity on the official invitation distributed to all guests and attendees. Your company will receive unsurpassed recognition by our attendees as a Platinum level sponsor, with continuous brand exposure during the eight months build up to the awards and beyond.

Prior to the event:


Your corporate identity prominently positioned within the event programme, to include social media, link to the HeavyTorque website (event media partner) and an inclusion within a series of press releases.

Personalised invitations for your guests. License to use the “Platinum Sponsor” Heavies Logo in connection with promotion of your awards sponsorship and participation.

At the event:




VIP drinks reception area for your guests with your own dedicated waiting staff. Awards Bag Insert: Get the attention of all attendees by placing up to four (4) of your company’s promotional items in the official awards bag.

Live logo projection via a search light around the room throughout the event. Premium Exhibits: your products or services exhibited in a premium position within the Champagne Reception.

Reserved Gala Seating: Two (2) reserved priority area tables for twenty (20) guests.

“Thank You” Signage: Your corporate identity will be featured on sponsor appreciation signage throughout the awards, with all sponsoring companies logos listed.



Main Stage Backdrop: Your corporate identity will be prominently featured on the main stage backdrop.


Awards Programme: Your full-page advertorial will receive prominent placement in the official awards programme, your corporate identity will appear on the programmes cover.

Preferred Hotel Room Block: Five (5) preferred guestrooms at the Coombe Abbey Hotel with complimentary transportation between the venue and hotel. (sponsor pays for rooms)

Sponsorship Credit: You will receive a £1,000.00 credit, applicable toward any sponsorship opportunity for the 2016 Heavies industry awards.

After the event:

Licence to use “The Heavies” logo for your own marketing material. A full page advertorial in the official HeavyTorque winners publication (worth £1,850.00+VAT). Your corporate identity and bio will be promoted across a variety of websites, including Heavy Transport Association, HeavyTorque magazine and The Heavies for a full year! As Platinum sponsor your branding will be seen across the industry.

Platinum: £15,000.00 GBP (3 available)


The Champagne Reception traditionally marks the start of the evening’s proceedings as a meeting point for sponsors, finalists and their guests. It is a highly valuable branding opportunity offering visibility before, during and after the event.

CHAMPAGNE RECEPTION SPONSOR


Prior to the event:


Your corporate identity prominently positioned within the event programme, to include social media, link to the HeavyTorque website (event media partner) and an inclusion within a series of press releases. Personalised invitations for your guests. License to use the “Champagne Reception Sponsor” Heavies Logo in connection with promotion of your awards sponsorship and participation.

At the event:




VIP drinks reception area for your guests with your own dedicated waiting staff. Awards Bag Insert: Get the attention of all attendees by placing up to two (2) of your company’s promotional items in the official awards bag.

Exhibits: your products or services exhibited in a premium position within the Champagne Reception.

Reserved Gala Seating: one (1) reserved priority area table for ten (10) guests.


Recognition from the stage during the event, thanking you for your support. Your corporate identity will be prominently featured within the Champagne reception and exhibits area.



Awards Programme: Your half-page advertorial will receive prominent placement in the official awards programme, your corporate identity will appear on the programmes cover.

After the event:

Licence to use “The Heavies” logo for your own marketing material. A half-page full colour advertisement in the official HeavyTorque winners publication (worth £850.00+VAT). Your corporate identity and bio will be promoted across a variety of websites, including Heavy Transport Association, HeavyTorque magazine and The Heavies for a full year! As Champagne Reception sponsor your branding will be seen across the industry.

Champagne reception: £7,000.00 GBP (2 available)


Showcase your role in the industry by becoming a category sponsor. Our Sponsorship Manager can assist you to select the category that best fits your brand and the strategic messages that you want to communicate to market. There can only be one sponsor per category.

CATEGORY SPONSOR

Prior to the event:


Your corporate identity prominently positioned within the event programme, to include social media, link to the HeavyTorque website (event media partner) and an inclusion within a series of press releases. Personalised invitations for your guests. License to use the “Category Sponsor” Heavies Logo in connection with promotion of your awards sponsorship and participation.

At the event:


Reception Area: Your company logo will be prominently featured in the reception area.

VIP drinks reception area for your guests with your own dedicated waiting staff. Awards Bag Insert: Get the attention of all attendees by placing up to two (2) of your company’s promotional items in the official awards bag.


Exhibits: Your products or services exhibited in a premium position within the Champagne Reception.

Reserved Gala Seating: one (1) reserved priority area table for ten (10) guests.



Your company representative will be invited to present both the highly commended and category winners with your chosen award, including an introduction from the Master of Ceremonies, Mr. Quentin Willson.

Your corporate identity engraved on the winning award.


Awards Programme: Your half-page advertorial will receive prominent placement in the official awards programme, your corporate identity will appear on the programmes cover.


The Categories:

Job of the Year (CAT1) Vehicle and load under 50 tonnes GVW

Job of the Year (CAT2) Vehicle and load under 80 tonnes GVW

Job of the Year (CAT3) Vehicle and load over 80 tonnes GVW

Job of the Year (BE16 or VR1)

Pilot Car/Escort Operator of the Year

Operator of the Year

Environmental Initiative of the Year

Most Significant Safety Initiative

Innovation of the Year

Employee/Team of the Year

Project of the Year

Vehicle Manufacturer ofthe Year

Trailer Manufacturer of the Year

The Earl Attlee Award

Judges Special Award

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by Nooteboom

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by Collett & Sons Ltd

Sponsored by Commercial Motor and Truck & Driver

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by Faymonville UK (Traffco Limited / Rydam Universal Limited)

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by TBC

Sponsored by West of Scotland

Sponsored by TBC

After the event:

Licence to use “The Heavies” logo for your own marketing material. A half-page full colour advertisement in the official HeavyTorque winners publication (worth £850.00+VAT). Your corporate identity and bio will be promoted across a variety of websites, including Heavy Transport Association, HeavyTorque magazine and The Heavies for a full year! As a Heavies category sponsor, your branding will be seen across the entire industry.

Awards sponsor: £5,000.00 GBP (15 available)

Specialist Categories:As voted for by the industry, HTA members and the Judges:

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We can also offer a wide range of gifts, tailored to meet your company profile, requirements and budget. Make a lasting impression by giving each guest at “The Heavies” a gift to take home as a reminder of the event and your organisation, please enquire for more details.

If you have your own idea to make your mark at the industry’s inaugural awards and networking dinner, we are always open to new suggestions and are happy to work with you to achieve your aims. Ideas suggested include entertainment, menu, wine for the evening, charity casino, place cards, flowers and table decoration or Belgian chocolates.


ADDITIONAL SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

EXHIBITS @ HANGAR 42Hanger 42 has the capacity for companies to showcase and promote their products, core competences and services. With 30,000 square feet of usable space and a roof height of 26 foot, we can accommodate almost anything. The only limitation is imagination!

All exhibits will receive:

50 word entry in The Heavies menu.

50 word entry on the event website.

Advertisement in the official HeavyTorque winners publication.

A table of 10 to attend the gala dinner and awards ceremony.

The Heavies logo and web banners for you to use.

PR support leading up to the event, including onsite branding.

Plasma screens are available for hire.

Event exhibits: £POA GBP

Packages are built and priced to order, dependent on the volume of space required. Please place your enquiries to our team. Cost is quoted based on individual requirements.


RECOGNISINGINDUSTRYEXCELLENCE

www.theheavies.co.uk

In association with: Supported by:

[email protected] 0845 1 700 300

TABLE ALLOCATION (Table of 10)

Benefits include:

Champgane and canapés on arrivalFive bottles of wine per tableThree bottles of mineral waterFour course silver served mealAfter dinner liquors

Cost: £1,600.00 GBP (Non HTA members) £1,200.00 GBP (HTA members)

Individual seats:

Cost: £175.00 GBP (Non HTA members) £135.00 GBP (HTA member)

To find out more, please contact:

Vicky [email protected]

Andy [email protected]

0845 1 700 300

Full payment must be made by 31st December 2014.

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