Georgia CIO of the Year® - 2008 Annual CIO Awards Event Management Page

Show Your Support for Georgia CIO Excellence!

The highly prestigious Georgia CIO of the Year® Awards event is made possible through sponsorship by the Georgia corporate technology community, and offers sponsor companies a unique opportunity to gain valuable exposure on a local level while showing support for technology excellence within their peer group.

This unique executive distinction has become one of the most highly recognized award programs for technology leaders, and is recognized by CIO Magazine as the only event of its kind in the nation.

2008 Georgia CIO of the Year ® Video

Why Sponsor the Georgia CIO Awards Event?

All sponsorship levels show your company’s dedication to technology executive excellence, and demonstrate your recognition of technology’s importance to Georgia business growth and productivity

Gain brand exposure and access to C-level executives, the decision makers who drive demand for enterprise applications, products and services

Multiple opportunities to network with senior level technology buyers and providers in a structured yet informal environment

Sponsorship is available at three benefit levels in each of four categories

A limited number of sponsorship packages with value-added benefits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The following Sponsorship Levels are available for each award category:

Gold 4 available - one in each cateogry

Silver 8 available - two in each category

Bronze 20 available - four in each category

Leader Bag Sponsor 1 available

Commemorative Cup for Attendees 1 available

The Awards Categories are as follows:

Global - over 2,500 IT users and multinational operations

Enterprise - over 1,000 IT users

Corporate - up to 1,000 IT users

Non-Profit - not-for-profit organizations, government agencies, and schools in the public sector.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS	EARLY BIRD	REGULAR
Gold (4) Silver (8) Bronze (20) Leader Bag Sponsor (1) Commemorative Cup for Attendees (1)	$17,500 $10,000 $5,000 $3,000 $5,000	$20,000 $11,500 $6,000 $3,000 $5,000

For Leader Bag and Attendee Memento Item Descriptions, refer to our FAQ Page .

See the Sponsorship Features and Benefits matrix below to find the mix of benefits that will best serve your company.

Benefits of Sponsorships	Bronze	Silver	Gold
1. Table at event (5 tickets + CIO leader/team of 5)
2. Host a CIO leader and his/her team at your table (preference in order of sponsor seniority)
3. Promotion in TechLINKS emails
4. Inclusion in print advertising placements in TechLINKS magazine
5. Recognition at Awards event
6. Company logo in event program
7. Company logo on 2008 Georgia CIO of Year® Award web site
8. Company logo on 2008 Georgia CIO of the Year® Award signage at event
9. Company name included in PR materials (news, releases, advisories, etc)
10. Corporate logo item included in Leader Bags
11. Logo incorporated in video shown during Awards presentation
12. Invitation to exclusive members-only and VIP Finalist cocktail reception		1 ticket	2 tickets
13. Invitation to exclusive Pre-event reception with finalists and VIPs		1 ticket	2 tickets
14. Two-minute video of company capabilities posted on 2008 Georgia CIO of the Year® Awards web site
15. 30-min office meeting with a CIO who is a member of the GCLA Advisory Board
16. Present the 2008 Georgia CIO of the Year® Award to sponsored category winner
17. Brief video of company mission presented during Awards event
18. Invitation to Post-event exclusive reception with keynote speaker			1 ticket
19. Photograph of top executive with category Award winner

How can my company become a sponsor? It’s simple!

1. Choose Your Sponsorship Level
- Sponsorships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Send in Your Sponsorship Agreement

- Complete Your Sponsorship Agreement – Download and appropriate agreement form below and follow submission instructions.

3. Reap the Benefits of Sponsorship

- From exclusive marketing opportunities to attending the CIO of the Year® Event; you’ll join peers in the technology leadership space to honor nominees and winners of this prestigious, unique award.

For more information regarding sponsorship, refer to the appropriate document:
2008 Gold Sponsorship Agreement.
2008 Silver Sponsorship Agreement
2008 Bronze Sponsorship Agreement

You may also reference last year's CIO of the Year sponsors here..

Georgia CIO of the Year Awards®, brought to you by the Georgia CIO Leadership Association www.georgiacio.org
TechLINKS is the official event management partner.

CIOawards@techlinks.net
Main: 770-436-6789 ex. 206
Fax: 678-623-5578
www.techlinks.net

1055 Spring Street
Atlanta, GA 30309 USA