Thank you to our media sponsor:

Presenting Sponsor $25,000
As the exclusive Presenting Sponsor of the Dinner of Champions, your organization’s name will be associated with every mention of the event. In addition, you will receive the following benefits:

• Up to two tables of 10 with front row seating at the event with your name on the table(s)
• Logo/name incorporated in the Dinner of Champions event logo
• Logo/recognition on the front of the event invitation and program
• Recognition as Presenting Sponsor in all event press releases
• Full-page advertisement in the event program
• Logo/name placement in all event advertising
• Logo featured on the chapter website (www.nationalmssociety.org/nct) with a link to your local site
• Logo featured on the Dinner of Champions website (www.MSDinnerofChampions.org) with a link to your local site
• Opportunity for representative to speak during the Dinner
• Public recognition during event program
• Logo/name featured on event sponsor boards
• Logo featured in the chapter’s local MS Connections newsletter that goes to 6,000 households throughout Eastern North Carolina
• Opportunity to distribute promotional item(s) to event patrons
• Opportunity to use Dinner of Champions and National MS Society logos on your website, in press releases, and in print materials
• First right of refusal for 2011 event Presenting Sponsorship
  

Matching Gift Benefactor $25,000 - $15,000
In addition to celebrating the positive contributions made by organizations in the Health and Life Sciences, a goal of the Dinner of Champions is to raise funds to support a targeted campaign to allow our local chapter to provide programs and services for those living with multiple sclerosis. As a Matching Gift Benefactor, your contribution will be used to challenge other prospective donors and Dinner attendees to make a gift as well. In return you will receive the following benefits:

• One table of 10 with front row seating at the event and your name on the table
• Recognition as a Matching Gift Benefactor in pre- and post-event press releases
• Full-page advertisement in the event program promoting your support of the Matching Gift Challenge
• Logo and announcement of gift featured on the Dinner of Champions website with a link to your local site
• Public recognition during event program
• Logo/name featured on the Dinner of Champions pledge cards
• Logo and announcement of gift featured in the chapter’s local MS Connections newsletter that goes to 6,000 households throughout Eastern North Carolina
• Opportunity to distribute promotional item(s) to event patrons
• Opportunity to use Dinner of Champions and National MS Society logos on your website, in press releases, and in print materials
• First right of refusal for 2011 event Matching Gift Benefactor

Diamond Table $10,000
By purchasing a Diamond Table, you will receive the following benefits:

• One table of 10 with preferred seating at the event
• Half-page advertisement in the event program promoting your organization
• Logo on the Dinner of Champions website with a link to your local site
• Organization name on event sponsor boards
• Organization name on table
• Recognition in the chapter’s local MS Connections newsletter that goes to 6,000 households in eastern NC
• Opportunity to distribute your promotional item(s) to event patrons
• Opportunity to use Dinner of Champions and National MS Society logos on your website, in press releases, and in print materials
  

Denim Table $5,000
By purchasing a Denim Table, you will receive the following benefits:

• One table of 10 at the event
• Quarter-page advertisement in the event program promoting your organization
• Logo on the Dinner of Champions website (www.MSDinnerofChampions.org) with a link to your local site
• Organization name on event sponsor boards
• Organization name on table
• Recognition in the chapter’s local MS Connections newsletter that goes to 6,000 households throughout Eastern North Carolina
• Opportunity to use Dinner of Champions and National MS Society logos on your website, in press releases, and in print materials

Half Table $3,000
By purchasing a Half Table, you will receive the following benefits:

• 5 seats at the event
• Quarter-page advertisement in the event program promoting your organization
• Logo on the Dinner of Champions website (www.MSDinnerofChampions.org) with a link to your local site
• Organization name on event sponsor boards
• Organization name on table (shared billing with another Half Table Sponsor)
• Opportunity to use Dinner of Champions and National MS Society logos on your website, in press releases, and in print materials
  

Commemorative Sponsor $5,000
Guests at the Dinner of Champions will be given the opportunity to have their photograph taken and mailed to them in a special commemorative frame. As the Commemorative Sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

• Signage at the photography area denoting your sponsorship
• Organization name or logo included on commemorative frame
• Recognition in program and script
• Four seats at the event
  

Awards Sponsor $5,000
The Dinner of Champions Awards highlight specific contributions made in the Health and Life Sciences. As the Awards Sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

• Opportunity to participate in presentation of awards to recipients
• Organization logo engraved on awards
• Recognition in program and script
• Four seats at the event

Reception Sponsor $3,000
The Dinner of Champions will begin with an hour-long cocktail reception. As the Reception Sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

• Signage in reception area denoting your sponsorship
• Cocktail napkins printed with sponsor name/logo
• Recognition in program and script
• Two seats at the event

Video Sponsor $3,000
The Dinner of Champions video, shown during the event, ties together the event theme and purpose. As the Video Sponsor, you will receive the following benefits:

• Exclusive branding on the event video
• Recognition in program and script
• Ten DVD copies of the video
• Two seats at the event
  

For more information about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Shannon Hinson at shannon.hinson@nct.nmss.org or 919-792-1002