Available Sponsorships

Greater Raleigh Sports Council Evening of Champions

MARCH 2, 2011
5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham/Research Triangle

The Greater Raleigh Sports Council's Evening of Champions celebrates the Triangle's professional and amateur teams, athletes, special events, and fans. The event features a silent auction, video nominations, awards presentations, a keynote speaker and live interviews. Expected attendance is more than 400.

Title Sponsor ~ $12,000

Features: Company name included in name of event following Greater Raleigh Sports Council, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to distribute advertising specialty items and collateral materials at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, name recognition on website promotional story with link to company website, logo recognition in any promotional e-mails with link to company website, name recognition in news releases, name recognition in radio advertising for event, name recognition in event agenda, name recognition on event banner, logo recognition and full-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad, opportunity to speak at event.

Top Ten Sponsor ~ $7,500

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event; right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor’s own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Audio Visual Production Sponsor ~ $7,500 (sold for 2011)

Features: : Right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, and logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.Right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, and logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Video Production Sponsor ~ $7,500 (sold for 2011)

Features: : Right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor’s own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, and logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Print Sponsor ~ $7,500 (sold for 2011)

Features: : Right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, and logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Reception Sponsor ~ $5,000

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, and logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Speaker Sponsor ~ $5,000

Scholar Athlete of the Year Award Sponsor ~ $5,000 (sold for 2011)

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor’s own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Sports Person of the Year Award ~ $5,000

Lifetime Achievement Award ~ $4,000 (sold for 2011)

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Amateur Athletics Award Sponsor ~ $3,000

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition on all event materials, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Community Spirit Award Sponsor ~ $3,000 (sold for 2011)

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition on all event materials, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Courage & Character Award Sponsor ~ $3,000

Features: : "Presented by" name recognition following name of sponsored component of event, right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, opportunity to serve on event steering committee, logo recognition on brochure and invitation, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition on all event materials, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition on table tent card, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Wine Sponsor ~ $3,000

Features: : Right to promote sponsor's partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor's own marketing initiatives, table for eight (8) at event, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, logo recognition on all event materials, logo recognition and half-page, four-color ad in event program, logo recognition at tables, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, verbal recognition at event, logo recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Floral Sponsor ~ $2,500 (sold for 2011)

Champion Table Sponsor ~ $2,000

Features: : Table for eight (8) at event, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, name recognition and quarter-page, four-color ad in event program, name recognition on table tent card, name recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, name recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

Gold Medal Table Sponsor ~ $1,500

Features: : Table for eight (8) at event, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, name recognition in event program, name recognition on table tent card, name recognition in event PowerPoint presentation, name recognition in post-event thank-you ad.

For additional information, call 919.664.7070

Greater Raleigh Sports Council Quarterly Meetings

JANUARY, APRIL, JULY & SEPTEMBER 2011; JANUARY 2012
Noon – 1:30 p.m. Locations TBA

Quarterly meetings for Greater Raleigh Sports Council members featuring prominent sports personalities. Expected attendance is 100-150 at each event.

Series Sponsor (covers 4 consecutive meetings) ~ $2,500

Features: : Registration for six (6) participants at each quarterly meeting, right to promote sponsor’s partnership with the GRSC/event in sponsor’s own marketing initiatives, name recognition on invitations, name recognition in Event Guide and Registration, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, company banner displayed at event (if facility allows), name recognition on event signage, verbal recognition at event.

Event Sponsor ~ $750

Features: Registration for six (6) participants at event, name recognition on invitations, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, company banner displayed at event (if facility allows), name recognition on event signage.

For additional information, call 919.664.7070

Greater Raleigh Sports Council Nights Out

MAY 2011: DURHAM BULLS
JUNE 2011: CAROLINA RAILHAWKS
AUGUST 2011: CAROLINA MUDCATS
NOVEMBER 2011: CAROLINA HURRICANES

Greater Raleigh Sports Council members and their families will enjoy these exclusive outings to area sports events. Bulls, Mudcats, and RailHawks Nights Out include a pre-game picnic and tickets to the game. Hurricanes Night Out includes a pre-game reception with guest speaker and tickets to the game. Expected attendance is 100-150 per event.

Event Sponsor for Carolina Hurricanes Night ~ $1,500

Features: Registration for six (6) participants at event, name recognition on invitations, name recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, opportunity to speak at event reception, name recognition on event signage.

Event Sponsor for Bulls, Mudcats and RailHawks Nights ~ $750 per event

For additional information, call 919.664.7070

Greater Raleigh Sports We Love the Hurricanes Luncheon

SEPTEMBER 2011
Noon - 2 p.m.
RBC Center

Season kickoff with the Carolina Hurricanes and coaches. Expected attendance is 400.

Title Sponsor ~ $7,500

Features: Company name included in name of event following Greater Raleigh Sports Council, table for eight (8) participants at event, participation in the event agenda, logo recognition on website calendar of events with link to company website, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, logo recognition in event program, logo recognition on event signage, logo recognition on event banner, opportunity to distribute advertising specialty items and collateral materials, seating with head coach or team captain.

Full Table Sponsor ~ $2,000 per event

Features: Table for eight (8) participants at event; name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website; name recognition in event program; name recognition on event signage; seating with player, coach or broadcaster (based on availability).

Half Table Sponsor ~ $1,000 per event

Features: Registration for four (4) participants at event; name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website; name recognition in event program; name recognition on event signage; seating with player, coach, or broadcaster (based on availability).

Floral Sponsor ~ $1,000 per event

Features: Registration for two (2) participants at event, name recognition on Greater Raleigh Sports Council website, name recognition in event program, name recognition on event signage.

For additional information, call 919.664.7070

Greater Raleigh Sports Council E-Newsletter

The GRSC biweekly e-newsletter is sent to GRSC members electronically on a bi-weekly basis. It includes regional area sports news and GRSC updates.

Sponsor ~ $200 per quarter Features: Name recognition with link to company Web site in each e-newsletter.

For additional information, call 919.664.7070