We would like to invite you to become a sponsor for the 2023-2024 Rutherford County ATHENA International Leadership Award Program.
The ATHENA International Leadership Award Program honors business and professional women and men for their career success, service to the community and encouragement of women. In addition, the ATHENA program provides nontraditional scholarships to women returning to school later in life. Join us in celebrating 10 years of astounding leaders in our community, and in affording access to higher education for future women leaders. There are 8 principles of enlightened leadership that are based on the ATHENA Leadership Model. All sponsorships are named after these key principles.
All sponsorship levels below will receive a minimum of 2 social media posts on the ATHENA social media platforms, logo included in all print ads, slideshows and ATHENA print program. All companies will be recognized at the Awards Ceremony on Friday May 17th, 2024 in front of over 400 people.
Each bullet point offers a level of that monetary value. If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to Bobbie Johnson at hbcpanga@comcast.net or contact Janet Martin at jmartin@ulmt.org. Deadline to become a sponsor for this year’s awards program is December 18th, 2023 to be included on our website and Final deadline to be included in print ads at the event is March 29th, 2024.
“Celebrate” sponsor- $10,000
This sponsorship provides company recognition as Presenting sponsor, with name included in all promotions and logo featured prominently on ATHENA website. Company representative present the award at the Award Ceremony. Full page ad in the ATHENA Ceremony program. (1 Available)
(2 Tickets to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 8 tickets to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Give Back” Sponsor- $5,000
This sponsorship provides company recognition as a sponsor and Event Sponsor of the ATHENA Patrons Party, with logo featured prominently on the ATHENA website. Half page ad in the ATHENA Ceremony program. (1 Available)
(2 Tickets to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 4 tickets to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Advocate Fiercely” Sponsor- $2,500
- Event sponsor of the January ATHENA Nominee Luncheon
- Food sponsor of the April ATHENA Awards Ceremony
(2 Tickets to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 4 tickets to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Act Courageously” sponsor- $1,500
This sponsorship provides company recognition as a sponsor with logo featured on the ATHENA website and one of the following: (3 Available)
- Pin sponsor for all ATHENA nominees - All ATHENA Nominees will receive an ATHENA International pin to symbolize the prestigious honor. Pins are given to the nominees at our ATHENA Award Luncheon.
- Vase sponsor for all ATHENA nominees - All ATHENA Nominees will receive an engraved vase commemorating the honor of being nominated. Vases are given to the nominees at our ATHENA Award Luncheon.
- Registration sponsor for the April ATHENA Awards Ceremony - sponsor logo on the ATHENA event registration webpage as well as a logoed sign at the Award Ceremony registration table.
(2 Tickets to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 2 tickets to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Foster Collaboration” sponsor- $1,000
This sponsorship provides company recognition as a sponsor with logo featured on the ATHENA website and one of the following: (4 Available)
- Dessert sponsor for the April ATHENA Awards Ceremony
- Breakfast sponsor of the February Welcome Breakfast for all nominees
- Becoming ATHENA Book Sponsor
- Virtual sponsor of all video production and the virtual production of the April Awards Ceremony
(2 Tickets to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 2 tickets to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Build Relationships” sponsor- $500
- Judges training - Judges will be trained on how to be objective and evaluate with fairness and consistency.
- Nominee training - Nominees will learn how to complete the application and essay process in order to adequately portray their service and accomplishments.
- Happy Hour social – Nominees will have the opportunity to network with fellow nominees after business hours.
- Coffee social – Nominees will have the opportunity to network with fellow nominees prior to work hours.
- Other supporting sponsor opportunities can be tailored to business needs
(1 Ticket to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 1 ticket to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Learn Constantly” sponsor- $500
This sponsorship provides company recognition as an In-Kind sponsor with logo featured on the ATHENA website and one of the following: (3 Available)
- Luncheon Flowers- flowers for the main table at the April ATHENA Awards Ceremony and at each table during the January ATHENA Nominee Luncheon
- Print – April ATHENA Awards Ceremony programs and February Welcome Breakfast programs
- Media – Article and ad in a local publication
(1 Ticket to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 1 ticket to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
“Live Authentically” sponsor- $500
- Beverage – Wine and Spirits for the April Patrons Event
- Coffee – Coffee for the March Coffee Networking Event
- Hors d’oeuvres for the February Happy Hour Networking Event
(1 Ticket to the April 18th Patrons Society Reception Party & 1 ticket to the May 17th ATHENA Award Ceremony)
**Please note: Any access funds raised will be used at the discretion of the Rutherford CABLE board to fund additional leadership programs and activities focused on Moving Women Forward**
