ATHENA Valley of the Sun 2019 Sponsorship Programs I Ignite Change I am ATHENA! Global Leadership/ATHENA HAIL Awards February 28, 2019 Becoming ATHENA - Emerging Leaders Program Executive Leadership Certificate Program Monthly Leadership Development Elevating My Voice for Young Women November 1, 2018 Leave No Woman Leader Behind www.athenaaz.com
1 RE: Sponsorship Request for ATHENA HAIL Awards & Program Request Tax ID: 501 (C) (3) 81-2571625 ATHENA Valley of the Sun- Creating a New Voice in Leadership for Arizona Women In 1982, ATHENA International was founded to honor women leaders and promote leadership development opportunities for women thus contributing to the intellectual and economic vitality of our communities and our world. Through funding of a study by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, it was determined that women lead through eight distinct principles which became the foundation for the ATHENA Leadership Model. Since its founding, ATHENA has honored more than 7,000 exemplary women leaders worldwide based on their exemplification of these principles. ATHENA Valley of the Sun (AVOS) was launched in 2015 by Dr. Kristine Quade to create new awareness for the guiding ATHENA Leadership principles and to give women of all generations in Arizona an authentic platform to explore and enhance their leadership potential through its mission to Leave No Woman Leader Behind. As an official affiliate to ATHENA International, AVOS is dedicated to helping ignite change in our community by honoring and supporting diverse local women through the annual ATHENA HAIL Awards and through innovative programs and events in Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Gilbert and Chandler, Arizona. Our initiatives include The Annual ATHENA HAIL Awards to honor women from all generations. Becoming ATHENA - Emerging Leaders Program based on ATHENA Principles. Executive Leadership Certificate Program for economically disadvantaged women Monthly Leadership Development Luncheons on trending topics and education. Elevating My Voice Program - Leadership development for young women in East Valley High Schools.
2 Announcing the 3 rd Annual ATHENA HAIL Awards & Global Leadership Award - February 28, 2019! ATHENA Valley of the Sun has been selected from international chapters to present the Global Leadership Award at the ATHENA HAIL Awards on February 28 in Scottsdale! We are honored to have been chosen to present this prestigious award for the first time in Arizona with ATHENA National Board members in attendance. Announcing the 2019 ATHENA Global Leadership recipient: Melani Walton of the Walton Foundation! Since 2017, AVOS has celebrated extraordinary women leaders including two ATHENA Leadership honorees, Ambassador Barbara Barrett and Dr. Eileen Borris, and 12 women with the Honoring ATHENA Inspired Leaders (HAIL) Award to recognize their exemplification of one of the ATHENA Leadership Principles. The ATHENA HAIL awards has also recognized 16 emerging young women leaders from East Valley high schools. In 2018, our ATHENA HAIL awards event was attended by over 200 local business leaders and others applauding the contributions of women in our community. Sponsors included ShePower China, Kolbe Corporation, Fry s Food Stores, Freeport-McMoRan, Global Chamber of Commerce among other notable area organizations. We invite you to join other companies in our community to celebrate women leaders from all generations! Our Value to the Community ATHENA Valley of the Sun is a sustainable nonprofit organization that goes beyond hosting award events. We support diversity and women s leadership development through peer and individual avenues and we honor the efforts of those who are making a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about our 2019 Global Leadership honoree, sponsorship levels and other ways to participate in exciting programs in the following pages. Please join us in helping to build a new voice of leadership in Arizona by becoming a sponsor today. Thank you for your support! Dr. Kristine Quade Founder and Director ATHENA Valley of the Sun Tax ID: 501 (C) (3) 81-2571625
3 2019 ATHENA HAIL Awards February 28, 2019 10:30 1 Pm Clayton House in Scottsdale ATHENA Valley of the Sun is hosting the 3 rd Annual ATHENA HAIL (Honoring ATHENA Inspired Leaders) Awards to recognize a Global Leadership recipient and six outstanding local women leaders and young women in Arizona. Anticipated attendance is 350. Sponsor Levels 2019 Global Leadership Recipient - Melani Walton ATHENA Global Leadership Award For the first time in Arizona, the Global Leadership award will be presented by the ATHENA International Board of Directors. The 2019 recipient for this prestigious award is Melani Walton, CEO of the Rob & Melani Walton Foundation, for her professional excellence and contributions to women s leadership on an international basis. Sponsorship includes one table for 8 representatives from your organization, prominent mention on all event collateral, photo/video opportunity and private meeting with the Global honoree, and the below mentioned acknowledgements. One Sponsorship Available $25,000 Honoring ATHENA Inspired Leadership Award The HAIL (Honoring ATHENA Inspired Leaders) Award will be presented to six Arizona women in recognition of their exceptional leadership in one of the ATHENA Leadership Principles. Sponsorship includes tickets for four representatives of your organization to attend the event and the pre-event reception with the Global Recipient and the below mentioned acknowledgements. Only 4 Remaining Sponsorships Available $7,500 Your Return-On-Investment Your business will be recognized at all monthly luncheons preceding the event. Mention on AVOS and ATHENA International, Global Chamber, HeraHub, and other social media platforms reaching thousands of local business leaders! Recognition is email newsletters to 700+ companies. Inclusion in press releases submitted to local media. Acknowledgment in the Official Event Program and at the event. Early sponsors will be featured in a sponsorship video presented at the event. Be seen as a supporter of the advancement of women leaders in Arizona!
4 2019 HAIL and Elevating My Voice Honorees New for 2019! Elevating My Voice Awards Honoring outstanding young women in East Valley high Schools! The Elevate My Voice Award will be presented to six young women from the East Valley in recognition of their exceptional leadership in their high schools. Sponsorship includes tickets for four representatives of your organization to attend the event and the pre-event reception with the Global Recipient, mention in email newsletters and all social media platforms as well as mention at the event and in the official program. Six Sponsorships Available: $5,000 ATHENA Valley of the Sun Programming Executive Leadership Certificate Program You can ensure that a woman leader can participate in the ATHENA Executive Leadership cohort for one year and attend all monthly meetings. Sponsorship includes recognition at the event and in the official program, on the AVOS website, Social Media and in one press release preceding the event. Includes two tickets to attend the Maraion Douglas - 2018 Executive Certificate Recipient 2019 Awards event and pre-event reception with the Global Award Recipient. $2,500 Becoming ATHENA: Champions for Change Your donation to the ATHENA Foundation will provide one woman the opportunity to participate in monthly leadership forums and access to mentors and national and local program content for one full year. The candidate for this sponsorship is a college student, young professional, valued employee or an economically disadvantaged woman. Sponsorship includes tickets for two representatives of your organization to attend the 2019 ATHENA HAIL Awards and pre-event reception with the Global recipient, mention in the official event program and on the AVOS website. $7,500
5 Elevating My Voice Leadership School Partner Sponsor a Young ATHENA program at an East Valley high school to provide leadership training to young women! One student leader at each campus will be responsible for ensuring the development and mentorship of at least 10 other junior or senior young women at her school. Sponsorship will provide materials and other program related expenses. Sponsors will be prominently featured on the AVOS website, in email newsletters and on social media for a one year period and at the 2019 ATHENA HAIL Awards. $2,500 Becoming an ATHENA: Emerging Leaders Partner Sponsor an individual Young ATHENA who is a junior or senior from an East Valley high school as she explores the ATHENA leadership principles through workshops, mentors and community service. Sponsors will be featured on the AVOS website at www.athenaaz.com for one year and on social media platforms. Starting at $500 Call for Details How to Sponsor Sponsorships may be securely paid online at www.athenaaz.com or made payable by check to ATHENA Valley of the Sun. Upon receipt of remittance you will be contacted to obtain your company s logo in electronic format and additional information for use on the AVOS website, Social Media, e-blasts and event materials. Note: If requesting an Honoring ATHENA Inspired Leadership (HAIL) Awards sponsorship, please indicate the principle that you wish to sponsor with your remittance: Live Authentically, Learn Constantly, Advocate Fiercely, Foster Collaboration or Building Relationships. Thank you! Mailing Address: ATHENA Valley of the Sun 6437 E. Odessa St Mesa, AZ 85215 ATHENA Valley of the Sun Tax ID 501 (C) (3) 81-2571625 For More Information: Info@AthenaAz.com 480-420-7277 Be Seen as an Advocate for the Advancement of Women in Arizona Become a Sponsor Today! Thank you for your support!