2008 ATHENA Awards | November 6, 2008
at the Holiday Inn Gateway Centre in Flint
 You're Invited!
Participation as a sponsor associates you with EXCELLENCE!
Your sponsorship sends a clear message that your business is dedicated to improving the quality of our community by identifying and honoring its leaders — both women and men. The exceptional character of the recipient who receives the ATHENA Award ensures positive reception by the participants, guests, members and the media.
As a sponsor, your company benefits by:
- Improved visibility through marketing
- Building relationships with prominent members of your community
- Creating a partnership that connects your organization with a prestigious women’s leadership program
- Earning credibility with women honoring dynamic leaders
- Reaping the rewards of media exposure
- Receiving the recognition for your organization and community in all ATHENA communications
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship of the 2008 ATHENA Awards
is good marketing sense!
 To download this information, click here.
Click here for the 2008 ATHENA Award Nomination Form
| For information about the 2008 ATHENA Awards program contact |
Mary Rodden
Program and Sponsorship Coordinator
810.600.1423
mrodden@thegrcc.org |
 Presenting Sponsor (SOLD)
Choosing to become the Presenting Sponsor
of the 2008 ATHENA Awards signifies your commitment
to local leadership contributions.
As the EXCLUSIVE Presenting Sponsor, you will:
• Be identified as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on all ATHENA communications
- Nomination Forms (1,000 pcs)
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- All press releases
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the event
• Present the beautiful bronze ATHENA sculpture to the recipient at the awards banquet
• Be recognized with a reserved corporate table for eight (8)
Your Investment: $5,000
(Limited to One Sponsor only)
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ATHENA Pin Sponsor (SOLD)
 The 2008 recipient also receives an
exquisite gold and diamond ATHENA Pin, which she will wear proudly and share her story and experience.
As the EXCLUSIVE ATHENA Pin Sponsor, you will:
• Be identified as the ATHENA Pin Sponsor of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on all ATHENA communications
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- All press releases
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the even
• Present the gold and diamond ATHENA Pin to the recipient during the awards presentation
• Be recognized with a corporate table for eight (8)
Your Investment: $5,000
(Limited to One Sponsor only)
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Reception Sponsors (SOLD)
 A cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception
for all nominees, sponsors, guests and dignitaries will precede
the ATHENA Awards banquet and presentation.
 As one of two Reception Sponsors, you will:
• Be identified as the Reception Sponsor of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on these ATHENA communications
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- All press releases
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the event
• Receive a reserved corporate table for eight (8)
Your Investment: $2,000
(Limitied to Two Sponsors)
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Dessert Sponsor
The banquet meal will conclude with a spectacular
dessert presentation. Celebrate your commitment to excellence
by becoming the exclusive Dessert Sponsor.
As the EXCLUSIVE Dessert Sponsor, you will:
• Be identified as the Dessert Sponsor of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on all ATHENA communications
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- All press releases
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the event
• Receive a corporate table for eight (8)
Your Investment: $1,500
(Limited to One Sponsor only)
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Corporate Patron
 A keystone to our community’s future success is the development and support of our leaders. Supporting the ATHENA Awards as a Corporate Patron demonstrates your company’s commitment to the many leadership qualities that exemplify the ATHENA Awards program.
As a Corporate Patron, you will:
• Be identified as a Corporate Patron of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on the following ATHENA communications
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- All press releases
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the event
• Receive a corporate table for eight (8)
Your Investment: $1,000
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Tenet Sponsorships (SOLD)
The ATHENA Leadership Model identifies eight tenets that reflect women’s unique ways of leading. Infused with the 21st Century demands for balance, accountability, and continuous learning, the model is a guide for leadership behavior and exemplifies the characters of the ATHENA recipient.
ATHENA Tenets of Leadership
As one of eight Tenet Sponsors, you will:
• Be identified as a Corporate Patron of the 2008 ATHENA Awards through logo and/or mention prominently displayed on the following ATHENA communications
- Banquet Invitations (1,000 pcs)
- Inside Business ads (Monthly through November)
- Regional Chamber Web site
- Souvenir program
- Video presentation
- Signage at the event
• Your Tenet Sponsorship also includes four (4) reserved seating tickets to the ATHENA Awards banquet and presentation.
Your Investment: $600
(Total of 8 Available)
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