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Sponsorships gives you instant exposure to the masses, provide a valuable service to enrich the attendee experience, and enhance your company's image in the industry. All sponsorships include recognition in the onsite Congress Program & Show Guide with your booth number, in addition to the benefits listed below each sponsorship opportunity. Onsite recognition signage will also be designed to be displayed prominently in the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center.
Don't see just the right option? Give us a call and tell us what you'd like—we'll do everything we can to make it happen!
Brian Van Norman, Director of Chapter Relations
ph 800-848-APWA, ext. 5260
ph 816-472-6100, ext. 5260
fax 816-595-5341
e-mail bvannorman@apwa.net
Event Sponsorships
Everyone loves APWA's adorable 10' tall mascot. P.W. Paws is present throughout the Congress to welcome attendees to sessions, entertain folks on the exhibit floor and make special guest appearances at the social events. By sponsoring P.W. Paws, your company's name, logo and booth number will be prominently displayed on the back of his vest bringing your company tons of visibility and smiles. Use Paws to drive traffic to your exhibit.
Sponsorship Fee: $1,000 per two-hour session or $5,000 for an exclusive full day
Monday, August 16, 8–9:30 p.m.
All APWA members age 35 and younger are invited to attend at the Stix Restaurant and Lounge for the third annual Young Professionals Networking Reception. Guests will have the opportunity to meet and socialize with other young public works professionals, including members of APWA’s Emerging Leaders Academy and the Subcommittee on Generational Issues.
Sponsorship Fee: $4,000
Sunday, August 15, 7–8:30 p.m. Progressive Women in Public Works invite you to join them for a Networking Reception. Meet new friends and renew old connections.
Sponsorship Fee: $4,000
Monday, August 16, 5–7 p.m.
APWA’s Awards Program recognizes outstanding individuals, groups and chapters representing the best in public works. Celebrate with colleagues as we pay tribute to them for their achievements and contributions to the public works profession. The awards ceremony will be immediately followed by a special reception honoring our award winners.
Sponsorship Fee: $2,500
Sunday, August 15, 7–8:30 a.m.
Over breakfast, first-time Congress attendees will hear greetings from the APWA President and Executive Director; learn how to get the most out of the dollar and time investment in Congress; learn all about the educational sessions and tracks that APWA offers; learn how to use the exhibits to the best advantage; understand how to scan the Congress program to find what is needed; and in the process, make some lifelong acquaintances of public works people from around the world.
Sponsorship Fee: $10,000
We all love to eat—and our goal each day is to keep the attendees on the show floor as much as possible. Get your name out to the Congress attendees by sponsoring all or part of the lunch coupons. Your company's name will be listed on each lunch coupon and also recognized with signage near the food service. Additional branding opportunities exist (napkins, plates, etc.).
Sponsorship Fee: $5,000 per sponsoring company per day (One sponsorship opportunity still available, August 16.)
Sunday, August 15, 7–8:30 a.m.
Over breakfast, first-time Congress attendees will hear greetings from the APWA President and Executive Director; learn how to get the most out of the dollar and time investment in Congress; learn all about the educational sessions and tracks that APWA offers; learn how to use the exhibits to the best advantage; understand how to scan the Congress program to find what is needed; and in the process, make some lifelong acquaintances of public works people from around the world.
Sponsorship Fee: $10,000
Sunday Happy Hour on the Exhibit Floor SOLD – Thank you Liberty Tire Recycling, McAsphalt, Planet Footprint, and Plymovent
Join us on the exhibit floor for an ice cold beer while attendees visit with all their favorite exhibitors. Our goal each day is to keep the attendees on the show floor as much as possible. Your company's logo will be on each cup.
Sponsorship Fee: $1,500 per sponsoring company
Everybody loves ice cream. What better way to get your name out in front of the visitors to the exhibit hall than by providing them with a cool, creamy treat! Attendees enjoy the ice cream so much that we're offering this sponsorship opportunity each day the exhibit is open.
Sponsorship Fee: $5,000 per day (Two sponsorship opportunities available, August 15 and 16.)
Imagine the smell of fresh popcorn wafting across the exhibit floor. Brand the popcorn bags with your company name and logo and see your company's brand in the hands of the attendees!
Sponsorship Fee: $5,000 per day (Three sponsorship opportunities available, August 15, 16 and 17.)
Get your company's name in front of all our Congress attendees as they check their e-mail or have a look at the latest offerings on the APWA website. As the exclusive sponsor, your company's name and logo will be used as the screen saver on all 20 computers in the APWA Central Cyber Café. Make your company's logo the first thing they see—you know how busy the official APWA booth is!
Sponsorship Fee: $15,000
Add excitement and drama to your participation by capitalizing on the bang of 2,000 people packing the General Session room to hear renowned keynote speakers. As a sponsor, you will have the opportunity to introduce the speaker, your logo will be displayed on the huge screens and you'll have the exclusive right to distribute your product literature in the room.
Exclusive sponsorship; $10,000 one General Session (Three sponsorship opportunities available, August 15, 16 and 18.)
From virtual sport fishing or golf, to virtual home run derby or auto racing—we can set up a full-service interactive experience for visitors to the exhibit hall. We can even set up an onsite themed relaxation station with back, neck, shoulder and foot massages—and your company will get all the credit for this great experience. This sponsorship is sure to give your company a big boost toward achieving your marketing goals and objectives. Call us for more details on how you can take advantage of this great marketing opportunity.
Reach a captive audience by sponsoring the shuttle bus service from the official Congress hotels to the Greater Columbus Convention Center. In addition to being recognized through special signage and in the Congress Program and Show Guide, your company will have the exclusive right to distribute company brochures to all the riders on the buses.
Sponsorship Fee: $15,000 exclusive sponsorship
Continuous Sponsorships
Make every show attendee a walking ad for your company! Instead of clipping a badge to their clothing, attendees will appreciate a lanyard to hang around their necks imprinted with your company name and logo.
Sponsorship Fee: $7,000 exclusive sponsorship
Registration Bags SOLD – Thank you to the New England Chapter in conjunction with Region I and II Chapters
We all need a place to put our stuff as we walk around the exhibit floor. Make a lasting impression with Congress attendees by sponsoring the Congress tote bags. We'll print your company's name and logo on one side of the tote bag and the Congress logo "The Best Show in Public Works" on the other. Because many attendees keep these as mementos after the show, this sponsorship opportunity not only gives your company high visibility during the show—it also provides valuable long-term exposure for your company after the show.
Sponsorship Fee: $15,000 exclusive sponsorship or $5,000 for each co-sponsoring company