Create the Future Awards 2023 – Sponsorship Opportunities

Create the Future Awards

March 14, 2023

5:00 pm

Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101

*Note: Sponsorships must be secured by Friday, February 16 in order to have your company logo and ad included in the printed program. Sponsorships secured after that date will have their logo and ad included in the digital program and on the website.

REGISTER

If you would like to secure one of the following sponsorships and prefer to pay with a check or ACH wire transfer – email, Kathryn, knewstead@downtownsandiego.org for an invoice.


Title Sponsor

$12,500 (member rate) | $13,750 (nonmember rate)

  • Recognition as the exclusive title sponsor of the event.  
  • Company logo included on the save the date. 
  • Company logo included on the invitation. 
  • Opportunity to feature a 30-second sponsor-produced video during the program. 
  • Company logo prominently displayed on the ticket provided to all attendees. 
  • Company logo displayed and hyperlinked on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Verbal recognition during the program remarks. 
  • Company logo included on the cover of the event program.  
  • Full-page ad inside the front or back cover of the event program. 
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Company tagged/mentioned in at least one event social media promotion and media advisory.  
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event, including logo placement on welcome screen. 
  • One reserved VIP table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

30-year anniversary Sponsor – Sold

$8,750 (member rate) | $9,625 (nonmember rate)

The Downtown San Diego Partnership is celebrating a special milestone in 2023 and we invite you to be part of the celebration. 30 years ago, San Diegans Inc. and SDDA/Center City Association merged and rebranded as the Downtown San Diego Partnership. 

  • Recognition as an anniversary sponsor of the event.
  • Company logo included on the invitation.  
  • Opportunity to be featured in the exclusive 30-year anniversary commemorative video during the program.
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Verbal recognition during the program remarks. 
  • Company logo included on the cover of the event program.  
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Half-page ad in the event program.   
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event.  
  • One reserved VIP table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

ENTERTAINMENT SPONSOR

$8,500 (MEMBER RATE) | $9,350 (NONMEMBER RATE)

One of our newest sponsorship opportunities this year – Entertainment Sponsor. With this exciting opportunity, your company will be verbally recognized as the official sponsor of the live entertainment portion of the show, with your logo displayed on the screens during the performance.

  • Recognition as the entertainment sponsor of the event.
  • Opportunity to provide a thirty second pre-recorded audio message to be played during the Welcome Reception.
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Half-page ad in the event program.   
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event.  
  • One reserved premier table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

RECEPTION SPONSOR – SOLD

$7,500 (MEMBER RATE) | $8,250 (NONMEMBER RATE)

A fun branding opportunity to get your logo in front of up to 600 guests! Secure the Reception Sponsorship and have your company logo displayed in the digital photobooth pictures during the Welcome Networking Reception.

  • Recognition as the reception sponsor of the event.
  • Opportunity to provide a thirty second pre-recorded audio message to be played during the Welcome Reception.
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Half-page ad in the event program.   
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event.  
  • One reserved premier table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

DINNER SPONSOR – SOLD

$7,500 (MEMBER RATE) | $8,250 (NONMEMBER RATE)

One of the best parts of any event….the food! As the Dinner Sponsor, your company logo will be displayed on the printed three-course dinner menus placed at each table.

  • Recognition as the dinner sponsor of the event.
  • Opportunity to provide a thirty second pre-recorded audio message to be played during the Welcome Reception.
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.
  • Half-page ad in the event program. 
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event. 
  • One reserved premier table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

DESSERT SPONSOR – SOLD

$7,500 (MEMBER RATE) | $8,250 (NONMEMBER RATE)

Don’t pass up this SWEET opportunity to have your logo featured on the edible chocolate garnish placed on each dessert. Secure the Dessert Sponsorship today!

  • Recognition as the dessert sponsor of the event.
  • Opportunity to provide a thirty second pre-recorded audio message to be played during the Welcome Reception.
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Half-page ad in the event program.   
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event.  
  • One reserved premier table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

AWARD SPONSOR – Sold Out

$6,800 (MEMBER RATE) | $7,480 (NONMEMBER RATE)

Choose (1) from:

    • Grow Urban Sustainability Award Sponsor
    • Small Business Impact Award Sponsor
    • Government Partner of the Year Award Sponsor
    • Cultural Vitality Award Sponsor
    • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award Sponsor
    • Jim Dawe Humanitarian Award Sponsor
    • Founders Award Sponsor
    • Create the Future Award Sponsor
  • One of the awards sponsored by your company.
  • Verbal recognition during the award ceremony program remarks. 
  • Opportunity to provide a sponsor profile highlighting your company’s commitment to the award category, included on website. 
  • Opportunity to physically present the award to the award recipient during the program. 
  • Company logo displayed on promotional and marketing materials: website event page, membership update, and e-vite.  
  • Company logo included in the event program & displayed on sponsor recognition event signage.  
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program.   
  • Prominent company logo exposure during the event.  
  • One reserved premier table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.
 

COMMUNITY CATALYST SPONSOR

$4,300 (MEMBER RATE) | $4,730 (NONMEMBER RATE)

  • Company logo on website event page and in the event program. 
  • Quarter-page ad in the event program. 
  • One reserved preferred table of ten.
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

COMMUNITY SUPPORTER SPONSOR

$3,600 (MEMBER RATE) | $3,960 (NONMEMBER RATE)

  • Company logo on website event page and in the digital event program. 
  • One reserved table of ten. 
  • Admission for ten guests with a 3-course meal.

INDIVIDUAL TICKET

$355 (MEMBER RATE) | $390 (NONMEMBER RATE)

  • Admission for one with a 3-course meal.

Sponsorship benefits and rates are subject to change.