Exhibit, Sponsorship, & Advertising Opportunities

Sponsorship packages offer increased exposure and additional benefits at a discounted rate!

• Recognition from the podium at selected sponsored event(s)
• Complimentary exhibit booth package (includes 6-foot draped table, two chairs) and a prime corner location
• Complimentary convention program ad
• Citation in the convention program and related materials
• Sign/banner at entrance to event/activity
• Logo recognition on event mobile app and event viewing screens
• Citation in Sigma publications disseminated to more than 135,000 nurse leaders
• Recognition on sigmanursing.org

To customize your package to meet your specific needs, desires, and budget, call 888.634.7575 (US/Canada toll-free), +1.317.634.8171 (International), or email kathy@sigmanursing.org.

DIAMOND — US $22,000

• Recognition as a Diamond sponsor
• Your choice of sponsored events or activities, including onsite signage opportunities, up to US $20,000
• Full-page four-color program ad (US $2,950 value)
• Complimentary exhibit booth package plus prime corner location (US $2,500+ value)
• Attendee postal address list (US $550 value)
• Logo recognition on event mobile app, from the podium, and on event viewing screens at the opening and closing plenary sessions

Package Value: US $26,000

PLATINUM — US $15,000

• Recognition as a Platinum sponsor
• Your choice of sponsored events or activities, including onsite signage opportunities, up to US $12,000
• Complimentary exhibit booth package plus prime corner location ($2,500+ value)
• Full-page four-color program ad (US $2,950 value)
• Attendee postal address list (US $550 value)
• Logo recognition on event mobile app, from the podium, and on event viewing screens at the opening and closing plenary sessions>/li>

Package Value: US $18,000

GOLD — US $10,000

• Recognition as a Gold sponsor
• Your choice of a sponsored event(s) or activity, including onsite signage opportunities, up to US $8,000
• Complimentary exhibit booth package plus prime corner location (US $2,500+ value)
• Half-page four-color program ad (US $1,550 value)
• Logo recognition on event mobile app, from the podium, and on event viewing screens at the opening and closing plenary sessions

Package Value: US $12,050

SILVER — US $8,000

• Special recognition as a Silver sponsor
• Your choice of a sponsored event(s) or activity, including onsite signage opportunities, up to US $6,000
• Complimentary exhibit booth package plus prime corner location (US $2,500+ value)
• Half-page four-color program ad (US $1,500 value)
• Logo recognition on event mobile app, from the podium, and on event viewing screens at the opening and closing plenary sessions

Package Value: US $10,000

BRONZE — US $7,000

• Special recognition as Bronze sponsor
• Your choice of a sponsored event(s) or activity, including onsite signage opportunities, up to US $4,000
• Complimentary exhibit booth package plus prime corner location (US $2,500+ value)
• Half-page four-color program ad (US $1,550 value)
• Logo recognition on event mobile app, from the podium, and on event viewing screens at the opening and closing plenary sessions

Package Value: US $8,050

Events and activities may be co-sponsored with one or more organizations, and fees split accordingly. Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with right of first refusal extended to 2017 sponsors.

Recognition

• Acknowledgment from the podium at sponsored event(s)
• Citation in convention program and related materials
• Recognition on sign/banner at entrance to event/activity
• Recognition on event mobile app and event viewing screens, including logo (US $5,000 level and above)
• Citation in Sigma publications disseminated to more than 135,000 nurse leaders
• Recognition on sigmanursing.org

US $12,000 (choose one, each exclusive)

• Attendee Deluxe Tote Bag — Your company name/logo prominently displayed
• Wi-Fi — Sponsorship package includes ad on login page, rotating banner ad with mobile app opening to splash page, email blast to all attendees notifying them of Wi-Fi made possible by sponsor, and logo recognition in printed program.

US $10,000 (choose one, each exclusive)

• Opening Plenary Keynote Address — Presented by Sigma President Beth Tigges (Saturday, 16 November)
• Biennial Convention Website Sponsor — Your company name/logo prominently displayed on the convention home page as the event website sponsor with additional recognition on all secondary convention pages for six months:
• November 2018 – April 2019 (Online abstract submission open September-December)
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• May 2019 – October 2019 (Online attendee registration open through October)

US $8,000 (choose one, each exclusive)

• Biennial Convention Mobile App

US $6,000 (choose one, each exclusive)

• Exhibit Hall Bingo & Grand Prize Drawing — All attendees will receive a bingo card featuring your name/logo and opportunity to participate in a grand prize drawing.
• Poster Presentations (Saturday, 16 November-Tuesday, 19 November)
• Selfie Wall — Company logo featured prominently on selfie walls located in high-traffic area
• Speed Connect Event (Saturday, 16 November)
• Student Engagement Reception — Sigma board members provide a personal experience through one-on-one conversations with local students and those attending the convention; students will also have access to expert career advice. (Saturday, 16 November)

US $4,000 (choose one)

• Attendee Notebooks (2,500) — Exclusive sponsorship featuring your company name/logo
• Charging Station (each) — Company logo at each station
• Poster Presentations — Rising Stars (Saturday, 16 November-Sunday, 17 November)
• Sigma Escape Room Sessions – Participants must solve a series of clues to conquer the Sigma Escape Room. This is a fun and engaging group activity designed to help participants explore team dynamics and discover their inner leader.
• Speaker Ready Room (Exclusive) — Visited by more than 800 presenters throughout convention. Recognition includes a sign with your company logo on sign and computer station screen savers.
• Volunteer Gifts (Exclusive) — More than 400 volunteers will receive a gift imprinted with your company name/logo.

Recognize nursing excellence by becoming a 2019 international awards presentation sponsor. Awards may be co-sponsored with one or more organizations, and fees split accordingly. Sponsorships are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, with right of first refusal extended to 2017 sponsors.

Recognition

• Acknowledgment from the podium as sponsor of the awards presentation
• Citation in the convention program and awards event program
• Recognition on event mobile app and on event viewing screens
• Recognition on the convention website
• Citation in Sigma publications disseminated to more than 135,000 nurse leaders

US $2,500 (choose one)

The Founders Awards are the highest honors bestowed by Sigma and are presented during the Founders Awards Celebration on Monday, 18 November, attended by more than 500 members and guests.

• Dorothy Garrigus Adams Award for Excellence in Fostering Professional Standards
• Edith Moore Copeland Award for Excellence in Creativity
• Ethel Palmer Clarke Award for Chapter Excellence
• Elizabeth McWilliams Miller Award for Excellence in Research
• Elizabeth Russell Belford Award for Excellence in Education
• Marie Hippensteel Lingeman Award for Excellence in Nursing Practice
• Mary Tolle Wright Award for Excellence in Leadership

US $2,000 (choose one)

Presented during the Founders Awards Celebration on Monday, 18 November:

• Archon Awards — Recognize individuals or groups, regardless of their profession, who have made health a major aspect of their lives, and their efforts have created significant change that is national or transnational in scope. In all of their endeavors, they embody the Sigma values of love, honor, and courage.
• Audrey Hepburn Award for Contributions to the Health and Welfare of Children — Presented to a nurse who has made significant contributions to the health and well-being of children.
• Distinguished Lifetime Achievement Award — Recognizes individuals whose good works have enhanced the human condition globally.
• Dorothy Ford Buschmann Presidential Award — Bestowed by the current president to recognize distinguished service to Sigma and exceptional contributions to nursing.
• Lucie S. Kelly Mentor Award — Named in honor of Sigma past-President Kelly for her devotion to the spirit of mentoring and given by the current president to recognize the influence counselors or guides in the nursing profession have on the lives and careers of others.
• Nell J. Watts Lifetime Achievement in Nursing Award — Recognizes a Sigma member who has demonstrated achievement in nursing spanning a lifetime career.

US $1,500 (choose one)

Presented during the Tribute Awards Event on Sunday, 17 November, attended by more than 400 members and guests.

• Capstone International Nursing Book Award — Recognizes the excellence of one outstanding nursing book from any publisher.
• Hester C. Klopper Global Health Award — Recognizes Sigma chapters or institutions of higher learning or practice where active members are engaged in undertaking projects that address global health disparities.
• Media Awards — Recognizes excellence in promoting and enhancing the nursing profession through media and technology.
• Practice/Academe Innovative Collaboration Award — Recognizes an institution or group of institutions for innovative practice/academe collaboration.
• Research Awards — Celebrates excellence in evidence-based practice, research dissemination, and dissertation.

US $1,200 (choose one)

Presented during the Chapter Awards Recognition Event on Monday, 18 November, attended by more than 200 members and guests.

• Chapter Anniversaries Presentations — Celebrates 25th, 50th, and 75th chapter anniversaries.
• Chapter Communications and Publicity Awards Presentations — Celebrates excellence in chapter activities related to communications and publicity, and global health.
• Chapter Key Awards Presentations — Celebrates chapters that have excelled in membership recruitment and retention; publicity and programming; professional and leadership development; and local, national, and international collaboration.
• Melanie C. Dreher Outstanding Dean Award — Recognizes a nursing program administrator who strengthens and supports the development of their chapter.
• New Member Pillar Award — Recognizes a newly inducted Sigma member for service, professionalism, and leadership.

Capture the attention of convention attendees with your message and logo on one or more highly visible, convention-branded opportunities located in high-traffic areas throughout the convention facilities (complimentary design included).

US $1,200 per option

• Directional Vertical Sign (39” x 84”) — This double-sided sign will be co-branded with your logo and Sigma convention creative on the lower third of each side. The upper two-thirds of one side will feature your message and the upper two-thirds of the second side will provide attendees with important convention information.
• Exhibit Hall Aisle Number Floor Decals (2, 5’ x 5’ squares) — Each exhibit aisle will be numbered via large 5’ x 5’ floor decals featuring the convention theme and aisle number on the upper half and your logo and message on the lower half.Note: You may choose which aisles based on your booth location.

US $2,000 per option

• Large Mirror Cling (32” x 100”) — Featuring your exclusive message/logo and convention theme.
• Small Mirror Clings (2 clings, 32” X 80”) — Featuring your exclusive message/logo and convention theme.

US $2,500

• Biennial Convention Ribbon Wall — New this year will be a special wall adjacent to convention registration where Sigma members will go to choose a variety of badge ribbons representing their engagement as board and committee members, chapter delegates, and candidates and volunteers, to name a few. The Ribbon Wall will feature your logo along the top of the wall. In addition, the Ribbon Wall sponsor will be recognized in the printed program and via all on-site communications directing attendees to the wall to claim their ribbons.

US $4,000

• Educational Session Room Signs (30) — A total of 30 signs, featuring your logo, will be posted outside each session room throughout the convention.