Sponsorship Opportunities

Strengthen your branding and business relationships with sponsorships that work!
Differentiate your company from the competition and generate more qualified leads by sponsoring highly visible items and events that are seen by all attendees. Through sponsorships, you reach key customers and prospects in a professional B2B setting.

All 2014 Convention sponsors will enjoy the following benefits:

  • Enhanced visibility to about 1,000 Convention attendees, including potential customers that represent over $500 million in water treatment sales per year!
  • Recognition in the official registration brochure (if contract and payment are received by Friday, April 25).
  • Recognition in the The Analyst magazine and monthly e-newsletter, the AWTGram.
  • Recognition in the Convention Notebook.
  • Recognition on site at the Convention with your company name or logo on signage, in PowerPoint recognition slides shown in meeting rooms between sessions, at the registration area, and at the Annual Reception and Awards Dinner.
Sponsor an individual hole. Your company logo will be displayed at the tee. PDF

Sponsor an individual or team prize. Your company logo will be displayed on signage at the golf course or at the hole.

1st Team Prize
2nd Team Prize
3rd Team Prize
Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive

PDF

Add a foursome ($600) or twosome ($300) to any golf sponsorship. Please provide your team pairing information when submitting your sponsorship application.

For each inside panel, on left or right side of escalator—eight panels available

Have your company logo seen, coming and going. These 2' x 3' clings will be placed along the inside panels of the entire escalator, noticeable as people go to and from the session rooms. The panels are customized with your artwork; multiple clings make for maximum impact. PDF

Stationed at the hotel near the bus loading area, complimentary coffee will be provided to golfers as they get ready to head to the golf course. Signage with your company name and logo will be placed at the station. PDF
Furnish attendees with coffee and breakfast foods before they head out to their scheduled sessions and events. Nourish the body, nourish the brain. Signage with your logo will be placed in the breafast area. Three sponsorships available per day. PDF
Create the upbeat atmosphere for the evening by sponsoring the entertainment. Make it a memorable night with crowd-pleasing entertainment, with the Cowboys Drumline performance and a DJ playing all the hits. Signage with your logo will be prominently displayed.
Four sponsorships available. PDF
Every golfer needs a towel for their bag. Towels will be printed with your company logo and placed in each cart. PDF
A fun novelty to offer the golfers—each cigar is customized with your company logo on the cigar band. You can hand them out at a hole or have them placed in each golf cart. PDF

For each outside panel-four panels available

Have your company logo seen, coming and going. These 2' x 3' clings will be placed along the side panels of the entire escalator, noticeable as people go to and from the session rooms. The panels are customized with your artwork; multiple clings make for maximum impact. PDF

You'll be set up on a golf hole to greet each group and offer a snack while they tee off. Snack offerings include your choice of:

  • Taquitos and Empanadas
  • Chips and Salsa
  • Warm Soft Pretzels

PDF

While on the course, the golfers will enjoy a fresh ciabatta roll sandwich with sides and a drink. You can ride along and help the course staff deliver lunch. PDF
Help the AWT golfers get off to a great start. Sponsor this hot breakfast buffet, prepared and served in the clubhouse. Signage with your company name and logo will be placed at the buffet area. PDF
Keep everyone refreshed and hydrated with water stations in the session rooms and exhibit hall. Four sponsorships available, one per day, Wednesday–Saturday. PDF

Located at one of the golf holes, you'll see everyone as they tee off. These stations provide a great opportunity to be part of the event and talk with all the players as they stop by for a drink. Signage with your logo will be placed at each station.

  • Bloody Mary Station
  • Arnold Palmer Station
  • Margarita Station (SOLD)

PDF

Lunch in the exhibit hall brings in a crowd; Food and beverage stations will be set up throughout the show floor. Signage with your company logo will be located at a serving area. Two sponsorships available per day. PDF
These 3-hour receptions are a great way to get additional visibility during exhibit hall hours and drive more attendance to your booth. Signage with your logo will be displayed at one of several food-serving stations or bars located in the hall. Four sponsorships available per night. PDF
A convenient spot for attendees to sit and work, or just relax, while their electronic devices recharge. This coffee-style table, with built-in electrical outlets, will have your company logo prominently displayed. PDF
A great way for people to stay connected, this PDF will contain a full list of attendees and exhibitors, with complete mailing addresses and phone numbers. The list will be sent out electronically before and after the convention, and your logo will be included on each page. PDF
Leave a lasting impression with meeting participants by securing prime real estate at the Convention Center outside the general session ballroom where breaks and breakfast will be served. Place your corporate logo, product branding or advertisement on the building windows which are 6' x 4'3". Six available. PDF
All tournament participants receive a sleeve of golf balls prior to play. Each golf ball will be imprinted with your company logo. PDF
The beverage cart circles the course continuously, offering cold beverages and snacks. One company representative can accompany a golf course staffer throughout the day. Two drink tickets displaying your company logo will be distributed to each player. PDF
This $10,000 cash prize will certainly make one lucky golfer very happy. Signage will be placed on the 175-yard hole #14, which is designated as the Hole-In-One shot. PDF
Shortbread cookies, imprinted with your company logo, will be individually wrapped in clear cellophane and put out for a mid-morning snack on Thursday, the first full day of the convention. PDF
Specific areas in the session room will be designated as "Recharging Rows." These rows will have convenient access to electrical power strips to recharge phones and tablets during the sessions. Your sponsorship will be recognized with signage in the session room. Three sponsorships available; one per day. PDF
Get instant recognition for your company with a banner! These vinyl banners are custom made to include your artwork and will be placed inside the main entrance to the convention center or at the main staircase to the session rooms. Three sponsorships available. PDF
Your company tag line or special message will be seen around the entire stadium on the concourse level message board crawler. Five sponsorships available. PDF
The Women of Water (WOW) reception has grown into an annual event. Open to everyone, the WOW Reception offers the perfect opportunity to network, hear an invited speaker, and mingle over appetizers and drinks. The sponsorship will be recognized with signage at the reception. PDF
The Annual Reception and Awards Dinner has been a premiere event of the AWT Convention since its inception, and this year is no exception. You can't be in Texas and not think of the Dallas Cowboys! Take advantage of this highly visible opportunity to promote your company. Sponsorship recognition includes signage at the food serving stations and entrance to the event. PDF
As a Keynote Speaker sponsor, your company representative will have the privilege of being on stage, in front of a packed audience, to introduce AWT's Keynote Speaker. Your logo will be displayed at this opening morning session. PDF
Be visible to all AWT guests. Your logo and custom artwork will be imprinted on the Omni Fort Worth hotel room key cards distributed to all attendees staying at the hotel. PDF
Everyone needs a professional photograph for a website, business card, or other company marketing materials. These complimentary photos can be emailed or printed onsite to take with you. The photographer will be available in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during specified hours. Sponsorship of the Executive Portrait Lounge will include signage and placement of your marketing brochures in the lounge. PDF
Badgeholders are distributed to attendees and are required to be worn at all times, so this is an effective marketing tool for displaying a logo that everyone will see. Gain additional exposure at the AWT Training Seminars, as these badgeholders will be used subsequently at the meetings in March and April 2015. PDF
An amazing opportunity for any sports fan to go behind the scenes and see the locker rooms and media room and to stand on the football field. Everyone will remember this experience! Sponsor logo on signage where attendees meet for the tours. PDF
Sponsorship recognition will include your logo on signage at the bars and on the drink tickets that are distributed to attendees (two tickets per person). PDF
Have your logo appear on one of the country's largest JumboTrons for the duration of the Awards Dinner. The logo will continuously rotate on the screen.
Two sponsorships available. PDF
This handy, spiral-bound notebook will be distributed to all attendees and includes the convention schedule, exhibitor listings, and your logo displayed on the front page and the notes pages. The Convention Notebook will be attendees' go-to reference when they need to check those important notes from the show. One full-page color ad for your company is included. PDF
This handy, spiral-bound notebook will be distributed to all attendees and includes the convention schedule, exhibitor listings, and your logo displayed on the front page and the notes pages. The Convention Notebook will be attendees' go-to reference when they need to check those important notes from the show. One full-page color ad for your company is included. PDF
Badgeholders are distributed to attendees and are required to be worn at all times, so this is an effective marketing tool for displaying a logo that everyone will see. Gain additional exposure at the AWT Training Seminars, as these badgeholders will be used subsequently at the meetings in March and April 2015. PDF
Everyone needs a professional photograph for a website, business card, or other company marketing materials. These complimentary photos can be emailed or printed onsite to take with you. The photographer will be available in the exhibit hall on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday during specified hours. Sponsorship of the Executive Portrait Lounge will include signage and placement of your marketing brochures in the lounge. PDF
Be visible to all AWT guests. Your logo and custom artwork will be imprinted on the Omni Fort Worth hotel room key cards distributed to all attendees staying at the hotel. PDF
Get instant recognition for your company with a banner! These vinyl banners are custom made to include your artwork and will be placed inside the main entrance to the convention center or at the main staircase to the session rooms. Three sponsorships available. PDF
Specific areas in the session room will be designated as "Recharging Rows." These rows will have convenient access to electrical power strips to recharge phones and tablets during the sessions. Your sponsorship will be recognized with signage in the session room. Three sponsorships available; one per day. PDF
Shortbread cookies, imprinted with your company logo, will be individually wrapped in clear cellophane and put out for a mid-morning snack on Thursday, the first full day of the convention. PDF
A great way for people to stay connected, this PDF will contain a full list of pre-registered attendees and exhibitors, with complete mailing addresses and phone numbers. The list will be sent out electronically before and after the convention, and your logo will be included on each page. PDF
A convenient spot for attendees to sit and work, or just relax, while their electronic devices recharge. This coffee-style table, with built-in electrical outlets, will have your company logo prominently displayed. PDF
Keep everyone refreshed and hydrated with water stations in the session rooms and exhibit hall. Four sponsorships available, one per day, Wednesday–Saturday. PDF

$1,500
for each outside panel—four panels available

$750
for each inside panel, on left or right side of escalator—eight panels available

Have your company logo seen, coming and going. These 2' x 3' clings will be placed along the side panels of the entire escalator, noticeable as people go to and from the session rooms. The panels are customized with your artwork; multiple clings make for maximum impact PDF

Leave a lasting impression with meeting participants by securing prime real estate at the Convention Center outside the general session ballroom where breaks and breakfast will be served. Place your corporate logo, product branding or advertisement on the building windows which are 6' x 4'3". Six available. PDF

As a Keynote Speaker sponsor, your company representative will have the privilege of being on stage, in front of a packed audience, to introduce AWT's Keynote Speaker. Your logo will be displayed at this opening morning session. PDF
The Women of Water (WOW) reception has grown into an annual event. Open to everyone, the WOW Reception offers the perfect opportunity to network, hear an invited speaker, and mingle over appetizers and drinks. The sponsorship will be recognized with signage at the reception. PDF
These 3-hour receptions are a great way to get additional visibility during exhibit hall hours and drive more attendance to your booth. Signage with your logo will be displayed at one of several food-serving stations or bars located in the hall. Four sponsorships available per night. PDF
Lunch in the exhibit hall brings in a crowd; Food and beverage stations will be set up throughout the show floor. Signage with your company logo will be located at a serving area. Two sponsorships available per day. PDF
Furnish attendees with coffee and breakfast foods before they head out to their scheduled sessions and events. Nourish the body, nourish the brain. Signage with your logo will be placed in the breafast area.
Three sponsorships available per day. PDF
Have your logo appear on one of the country's largest JumboTrons for the duration of the Awards Dinner. The logo will continuously rotate on the screen.
Two sponsorships available. PDF
Sponsorship recognition will include your logo on signage at the bars and on the drink tickets that are distributed to attendees (two tickets per person). PDF
An amazing opportunity for any sports fan to go behind the scenes and see the locker rooms and media room and to stand on the football field. Everyone will remember this experience! Sponsor logo on signage where attendees meet for the tours. PDF
The Annual Reception and Awards Dinner has been a premiere event of the AWT Convention since its inception, and this year is no exception. You can't be in Texas and not think of the Dallas Cowboys! Take advantage of this highly visible opportunity to promote your company. Sponsorship recognition includes signage at the food serving stations and entrance to the event. PDF
Your company tag line or special message will be seen around the entire stadium on the concourse level message board crawler. Five sponsorships available. PDF
Create the upbeat atmosphere for the evening by sponsoring the entertainment. Make it a memorable night with crowd-pleasing entertainment, with the Cowboys Drumline performance and a DJ playing all the hits. Signage with your logo will be prominently displayed.
Four sponsorships available. PDF
This $10,000 cash prize will certainly make one lucky golfer very happy. Signage will be placed on the 175-yard hole #14, which is designated as the Hole-In-One shot. PDF
The beverage cart circles the course continuously, offering cold beverages and snacks. One company representative can accompany a golf course staffer throughout the day. Two drink tickets displaying your company logo will be distributed to each player. PDF
All tournament participants receive a sleeve of golf balls prior to play. Each golf ball will be imprinted with your company logo. PDF

Located at one of the golf holes, you'll see everyone as they tee off. These stations provide a great opportunity to be part of the event and talk with all the players as they stop by for a drink. Signage with your logo will be placed at each station.

  • Bloody Mary Station
  • Arnold Palmer Station
  • Margarita Station (SOLD)

PDF

Help the AWT golfers get off to a great start. Sponsor this hot breakfast buffet, prepared and served in the clubhouse. Signage with your company name and logo will be placed at the buffet area. PDF
While on the course, the golfers will enjoy a fresh ciabatta roll sandwich with sides and a drink. You can ride along and help the course staff deliver lunch. PDF

You'll be set up on a golf hole to greet each group and offer a snack while they tee off. Snack offerings include your choice of:

  • Taquitos and Empanadas
  • Chips and Salsa
  • Warm Soft Pretzels

PDF

A fun novelty to offer the golfers—each cigar is customized with your company logo on the cigar band. You can hand them out at a hole or have them placed in each golf cart. PDF
Every golfer needs a towel for their bag. Towels will be printed with your company logo and placed in each cart. PDF
Stationed at the hotel near the bus loading area, complimentary coffee will be provided to golfers as they get ready to head to the golf course. Signage with your company name and logo will be placed at the station. PDF
Sponsor an individual hole. Your company logo will be displayed at the tee. PDF

Sponsor an individual or team prize. Your company logo will be displayed on signage at the golf course or at the hole.

1st Team Prize
2nd Team Prize
3rd Team Prize
Closest to the Pin
Longest Drive

PDF

Add a foursome ($600) or twosome ($300) to any golf sponsorship. Please provide your team pairing information when submitting your sponsorship application.

To view a full list of sponsorship opportunities, view our Sponsorship Brochure

To find out more about sponsoring please contact Barbara Bienkowski at (240) 404-6481 or bbienkowski@awt.org


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AWT 2014 Convention and Exposition

The AWT Annual Convention and Exposition is the place to get the tools, skills and connections that will have an immediate effect on the future direction of your business — and impact your bottom line.

Association of Water Technologies
1300 Piccard Drive, #LL-14
Rockville, MD 20850
Phone: (301) 740-1421
Fax: (301) 990-9771