Background and Concept The 2013 MOAA Community Heroes Awards The annual MOAA Community Heroes Awards will take place on the Friday evening of the 2013 Annual Meeting of the Military Officers Association of America at the Antlers Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The annual MOAA Community Heroes Awards spotlight the extraordinary efforts of everyday citizens, uniformed service members, and military spouses who support troops, military families and veterans. It is only through working together and bridging the cultural divide between military and civilian life that our country can sustain a strong, motivated, all volunteer force the MOAA Community Heroes Awards honor that effort. The awards also serve to inspire and foster future partnerships to support the military community in the local area. This year the awards will include not only caregivers, but also those who do extraordinary things for our military and veterans in their communities. There are two award categories; Military Champion and Civilian Champion. Three awards will be given in each category. Individuals or groups may be nominated. The six total awardees will be selected from the greater Colorado Springs area. Anyone may nominate an individual or group for the award. The winners will be determined by a group of judges made up of MOAA Chapter members, MOAA headquarters staff and local community leaders. The award categories are: MOAA Military Champion: Individual or group who serves the military community while in uniform, above and beyond their everyday duties. Examples include, but are not limited to: military led support groups; military medical teams or individuals; military spouse family support leaders; or chaplain led programs. MOAA Civilian Champion: Individual or group who supports the military in a civilian capacity. Examples include, but are not limited to: Fisher House group; Red Cross Volunteer(s); United Way efforts; spouse and family support; or employment support efforts. We expect more than 500 attendees, including the 36-member board of directors; honorees with their unit leadership and guests; and active-duty and retired military officers and their spouses from across the nation. This is an audience of dedicated, engaged supporters and advocates for military people and a strong national defense. Sponsorship Opportunities There are five remaining levels of sponsorship with specific sponsorship packages designated for each level: Patron Sponsor $15,000 Gold Sponsor $10,000 Silver Sponsor $5,000 Bronze Sponsor - $1,500 Table Sponsor - $750 For questions, or to secure your sponsorship, contact Cherie Zadlo, Col, USAF (Ret) at MOAA, (703)838-8139 or cheriez@moaa.org
Patron Sponsor $15,000 Award Benefits Identification Patron Sponsor on all marketing platforms of the event and annual meeting to include Signed and numbered print of Perseverance by Peter Damon the signature painting of the Community Heroes Award. Official Sponsor of one of the awardees tables allocated for seating with a wounded service member and family from the local military hospital. One premier table of ten in prime location for awards dinner. Official photo with Community Heroes and special guests. Verbal acknowledgement of company. Sponsor listing in invitation. Invitation distributed to all local government leaders, military post commanders, friends and partners of MOAA. Sponsor logo with hyperlink to the sponsor s website on the MOAA Community Heroes Awards page of the MOAA web site for one year. Table top display during annual meeting and before event. Company name on all press releases. Sponsor name or logo prominently displayed on event video. Sponsor name or logo prominently displayed on scrolling message board during the awards dinner. Opportunity for employee volunteers to support the effort (especially through their own social media connections). Other benefits may be available to meet the sponsor s interest.
Gold Sponsor $10,000 Identification Gold Sponsor on all marketing platforms of the event and annual meeting to include Official Sponsor of one of the awardees tables allocated for seating with a wounded service member and family from the local military hospital. Four complimentary tickets for awards dinner. Official photo with Community Heroes and special guests. Verbal acknowledgement of company. Sponsor listing in invitation. Invitation distributed to all local government leaders, military post commanders, friends and partners of MOAA. Sponsor logo with hyperlink to the sponsor s website on the MOAA Community Heroes Awards page of the MOAA web site for one year. Table top display during annual meeting and before event. Sponsor name on all press releases. Sponsor name or logo prominently displayed on scrolling message board during the awards dinner. Opportunity for employee volunteers to support the effort (especially through their own social media connections).
Silver Sponsor $5,000 Identification Silver Sponsor on all marketing platforms of the event and annual meeting to include 2 complimentary tickets for awards dinner. Verbal acknowledgement of company. Sponsor logo with hyperlink to the sponsor s website on the MOAA Community Heroes Appreciation Awards page of the MOAA web site for one year. Sponsor name or logo displayed on scrolling message board during the MOAA awards dinner. Opportunity for employee volunteers to support the effort (especially through their own social media connections). Bronze Sponsor $1,500 Identification Bronze Sponsor on all marketing platforms of the event and annual meeting to include One complimentary ticket for awards dinner. Sponsor logo with hyperlink to the sponsor s website on the MOAA Community Heroes Awards page of the MOAA web site for one year Sponsor name or logo displayed on scrolling message board during the awards dinner.
Table Sponsor $750 Identification as Table Sponsor on social media outlets. One table of ten for awards dinner. Sponsor name or logo displayed on table.