Oct. 20, Alumni Award Dinner
Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel

Sponsorship opportunities

CHAMPION EVENT SPONSOR (main event sponsor): $14,000

• Recognition as the leading event sponsor in event-specific materials including social media platforms (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during the award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition throughout the event as a sponsor.
• Recognition during the event on social media outlets.
• Mentions throughout the academic year as a lead event sponsor on the College of Business’ various social media sites.
• Displayed recognition on site.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• One premier table placement for a total of eight guests.
• One signage area inside the College of Business Barsema Hall for 12 months.
• Ten NIU Huskie Football Tickets for one game. 
• One suite for a NIU Huskie Basketball game.

DISTINGUISHED DINING SPONSOR (dinner experience sponsor): $8,000

• Recognition in event-specific materials including various social media platforms (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during the award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition throughout the event as a sponsor.
• Recognition on social media outlets following the event.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• Preferred table placement for eight guests.
• One signage area inside the College of Business for six months.

VINE AND VIBES (networking sponsor 6-7 p.m. and 9-10 p.m.): $3,500

• Displayed recognition of sponsorship in the reception area (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during the award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition throughout the event as a sponsor.
• Recognition on various social outlets.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).

FLOWER POWER SPONSOR (floral decorations): $3,500

• Signage on floral decorations and placements recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during award ceremony.
• Recognition on various social media outlets.
• On-screen recognition.
• Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).

GLASS-HALF-FULL SPONSOR (wine table service): $ 3,000

• Tabletop signage on dinner tables recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).

THE HIGH NOTE (music): $ 2,500

• Signage in proximity to musician’s stage recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).

ALUMNI EXCELLENCE AMBASSADOR (event support): $ 2,000

• Tabletop signage on specific dinner table recognizing sponsorship (deadline for logo inclusion is Sept. 21).
• Recognition during award ceremony.
• On-screen recognition.
• Professional photo opportunity.
• Four tickets for the awards program (1/2 table).

ALUMNI ADVOCATE (event support): $ 1,000

• Eight tickets for the awards program (one table).
• Recognition during award ceremony.

ALUMNI ALLEGIANCE (INDIVIDUAL GUEST TICKET): $125

All proceeds benefit the NIU College of Business. Corporate sponsors will be acknowledged during the dinner.

Please RSVP for this event by Oct. 12. No refunds will be given after this date.

Attire: business/smart business

Parking: Complimentary parking is available on site. Valet parking is available on site at the main entrance for $19 per day.

For sponsorships that will be paid by check, please contact Dane Walkington at Dwalkington@niu.edu or call 815-519-4375.

Time and Location
6-7 p.m. Join us for a lovely social hour hosted in the reception area outside the Schaumburg Ballroom.
7-10 p.m. Dinner and award presentations in the Schaumburg Ballroom.