Sponsors
Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship Opportunities

Gala Presenting Sponsor $50,000 ($44,010 tax-deductible)

· Corporate name as Presenting Sponsor in event title (only two Presenting Sponsors will be allowed)

· Corporate identity in all communications and event media (value $100,000)

· Three tables for 10 people each in a premium location

· 30 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage; sponsor logos displayed on CFF website

· Two full-page acknowledgements in Gala Program Book (value $4,000)
Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed to high-net-worth individuals in Chicago & Suburban areas)

· Sponsor Spotlight on national CFF chapter website through February, 2010

· Full-page article in the Greater Illinois Chapter’s quarterly e-newsletter (distribution 17,000 contacts)

· Opportunity to have two representatives participate on Gala Planning Committee

· Opportunity to distribute gifts with corporate logo if appropriate

· Special recognition at the Gala and prominent corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

· Luxurious one-bedroom suite at The Fairmont Chicago for the evening

· Right of first refusal for the 2010 Gala

Marketing Logo Sponsor $30,000 ($28,170 tax-deductible)

· Distribution of corporate-designed item to all Gala wait staff

· Distribution of an item to attending guests (700 total)

· Table for 10 people in a premium location

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage; sponsor logos displayed on CFF website

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed to high-net-worth individuals in Chicago & Suburban areas)

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

Corporate Sponsor $25,000 ($21,340 tax-deductible)

· Opportunity for corporate client cultivation

· Corporate identity in all communications and event media (value $100,000)

· Two tables for 10 people each in a premium location

· 20 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage; sponsor logos displayed on CFF website

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed to high-net-worth individuals in Chicago & Suburban areas)

· Opportunity to distribute gifts with corporate logo if appropriate

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

People's Choice Award $15,000 ($13,170 tax-deductible)

· Corporate name on “People’s Choice” award for favorite 2010 Grand Chefs Gala
participating chef

· Guests to choose winner during cocktail hour

· Corporate identity in all communications and event media (value $100,000)

· Table for 10 people in a premium location with attending Celebrity Chef guest at table

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage; sponsor logos displayed on CFF website

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed to high-net-worth individuals in Chicago & Suburban areas)

· Opportunity to distribute gifts with corporate logo if appropriate

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

VIP Reception $15,000 ($13,170 tax-deductible)

· One-hour exclusive sponsor visibility at the VIP Reception

· VIP Reception event signage

· Corporate identity in all communications and event media

· Table for 10 people in a premium location

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed) and VIP Reception invitation (200 distributed)

· Partner with the CF Foundation to explore potential media and/or marketing opportunities to create a pre-event buzz for the VIP Reception

· Access to VIP Reception guest list (company, attendee names and titles only)

· Greater Illinois Chapter’s quarterly e-newsletter (distribution 17,000 contacts)

· Opportunity to distribute gifts with corporate logo if appropriate

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

Green Patron $10,000 ($8,170 tax-deductible)

· Corporate identity in all communications and event media (value $100,000)

· Table for ten people in preferred location near Honoree

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity event

· Company logo on Gala website (www.grandchefsgala.com) with hyperlink to company homepage

· Company logo included on Gala invitation (2,500 distributed to high-net-worth individuals in Chicago & Suburban areas)

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Opportunity to distribute gifts with corporate logo if appropriate

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

· Opportunity for corporate client cultivation

Corporate Patron $7,500 ($5,670 tax-deductible)

· Table for 10 people at Gala

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· One full-page acknowledgement in Gala Program Book (value $2,000)

· Corporate signage on large screen throughout the Gala

Individual Patron $5,000 ($3,170 tax-deductible)

· Table for 10 people at Gala

· 10 tickets to the VIP Reception before the Gala

· Invitations for guests to all pre-Gala publicity events

· Listing in Chefs Gala Honor Roll

Other Participation Opportunities: Acknowledgement Book

· Full-page acknowledgement $2,000

· Half-page acknowledgement  $1,500

· Quarter-page acknowledgement  $800

· Friends Listing  $500