NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION

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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 2017

nationalhousingawards.co.uk

Recognising and rewarding excellence in the social housing market.

Now in their 11th year, the Awards showcase the innovation and exceptional quality and standards being reached in schemes designed and built for this sector.

The National Housing Awards is unrivalled within the sector, and represents a unique opportunity to be involved in the shared ownership and affordable homes space.

Your organisation can share in the spotlight alongside the winning teams by sponsoring this prestigious event. We would be delighted to work with you and look forward to welcoming you at next year’s event at the Lancaster Hotel in London on 7 September 2017.

Best wishes,

2017 Steering Group

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NATIONAL HOUSING AWARDS 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities

PAST AND CURRENT SPONSORS

WHY SPONSOR?BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE SOCIAL HOUSING MARKET

Sponsorship of the Awards will put your brand in front of the biggest names in the social housing market, and not just at the Awards, but throughout the extensive marketing campaign which runs from now, to the Awards Ceremony on 7 September 2017, and beyond.

CREATE NEW BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Meet housing professionals and build long-lasting relationships.

RAISE YOUR PROFILE

Position your brand with the strongest, most respected voice in the sector and increase brand awareness with exposure of your logo on the Awards website, marketing emails and social media.

DEMONSTRATE EXPERTISE AND SUPPORT IN SOCIAL HOUSING

Promote your brand as the expert in your chosen field, and capitalise on the huge reach of the Awards.

representatives from housing associations and the wider affordable housing sector

2016 media partner:

Exposure in national advertising and editorials with our media partner.

nationalhousingawards.co.uk | amit.kotecha@housing.org.uk | 0207 067 1148

CATEGORY SPONSORSHIPSponsorship of the National Housing Awards represents true value by offering a whole host of branding, networking and data capture opportunities in print, online and face-to-face at the event. Not only do the Awards allow you to align your brand with excellence in the social housing market, they offer an unparalleled chance to network within a high profile, fun and rewarding business environment.

AWARD CATEGORY SPONSORSHIP

£5,000 + VAT (per category)

• Extensive coverage of logo on: ✓ National Housing Awards website

✓ Promotion emails sent to 30,000 people from now up to the day of the event

✓ Print advertisements about the National Housing Awards

✓ National Housing Awards adverts circulated at Federation events

✓ Link slide for the category

• Your logo to feature on stage set

• Your logo on Awards tickets

• A table of ten (10 tickets) - Three tickets to be allocated to shortlisted candidates (returned to you if not required)

• Presentation of the Award with winner and celebrity host

• Full page colour advert in the on-site Awards programme

• Full page colour advert in the post Awards brochure

• Your logo printed on category Award trophy

• Verbal acknowledgement from host

• Exhibition stand in drinks reception area

AWARD CATEGORIES*

• Best Design • Best Digital Marketing • Best Large Development • Best Marketing Campaign

• Best Partnership• Best Regeneration Project• Best Scheme in Planning• Best Small Development

• Best Customer Care • Most Innovative/Specialist Solution• Best Supplier to the Sector

*Subject to change NATIONAL HOUSING AWARDS 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities

HEADLINE SPONSOR

BEFORE THE EVENT

• Representation on the judging panel

• Unrivaled coverage of logo as headline sponsor on: ✓ National Housing Awards website

✓ Awards entry system

✓ Promotion emails sent to 30,000 delegates

✓ Invitations and on the tickets for the awards

✓ Print advertisements about the National Housing Awards

✓ National Housing Awards adverts circulated at Federation events

• Huge coverage on print adverts with media partner

• Sponsorship of the ‘Overall Winner’ Award and associated benefits including and extensive coverage in all pre event materials

• “New sponsor” announced through social media

• Access to guest list prior to the event

AFTER THE EVENT

• Full recognition of sponsor in print adverts with media partner

• Full page colour advert in the post Awards book

• Extensive logo and acknowledgement coverage in post event articles produced by Federation which will be placed on the National Housing Awards website, post event e-bulletin’s and Federation’s news bulletin

• Full access to photographs from the night

• A summary of all press coverage

AT THE EVENT

• Opportunity to present a five-minute opening address

• Sponsorship of the ‘Overall Winner’ Award and associated benefits including presenting the Award on stage, and extensive coverage in the Award guide

• Two tables of ten (20 complimentary tickets)

• Logo prominently displayed on stage set, which appears in winners photographs

• Full page colour advert in the on-site Awards programme

• Sponsors logo on all banners, slides, table menus and table plan

• Acknowledgement/thanks from host

• Exhibition stand in drinks reception area

HEADLINE SPONSORHeadline sponsors are at the heart of the marketing for the event. This is the highest level of exposure available at the Awards providing you with the strongest visibility. LIMITED TO ONE SPONSOR

nationalhousingawards.co.uk | amit.kotecha@housing.org.uk | 0207 067 1148

ALL PACKAGES INCLUDE:

PRE-LUNCH DRINKS SPONSOR

£5,000 + VAT

A firm favourite for delegates, every one of our guests is invited to join us at this networking event.

FEATURES:

• Gain high profile visibility for your company in a relaxed, social setting

• Your logo prominent on all drinks stations and signage

• Also includes all of the benefits below

LUNCH SPONSOR

£4,500 + VAT

Fantastic opportunity to raise your company profile during the busy lunch.

FEATURES:

• Logo on menus as lunch sponsor

• Branding placed on signage

• Also includes all of the benefits below

LUNCH TABLE DRINKS SPONSOR

£4,500 + VAT

Drinks will be placed on tables for all guests.

FEATURES:

• Logo on each menu as lunch drinks sponsor

• Logo featured prominently on bottles of wine on every dining table during lunch

• Also includes all of the benefits below

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF YOUR LOGO AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON:

✓ National Housing Awards website ✓ Awards entry system ✓ Promotion emails sent to 30,000 people

from now up to the day of the event ✓ Award tickets ✓ Print advertisements about the National

Housing Awards ✓ National Housing Awards adverts circulated

at Federation events ✓ Acknowledgement by host

FREE EXHIBITION STANDDirect interaction with a key

audience, stands will be located in the busy networking area

NATIONAL EXPOSURELogo on Awards print adverts with our media partner. 2017

media partner to be confirmed

NATIONAL HOUSING AWARDS 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities

STAR VALUE

POST LUNCH DRINKS SPONSOR

£5,000 + VAT

The fun continues after the Awards when guests join us at this popular networking event.

FEATURES:

• Gain high profile visibility for your company in a relaxed, social setting

• Your logo prominent on all drinks stations and signage

• Also includes all of the benefits below

REGISTRATION SPONSOR

£7,500 + VAT

Your company logo to appear on all delegate badges.

FEATURES:

• Your company will be seen by all delegates as they register

• Maximum branding exposure as all conference delegates are required to wear a badge

• Logo placed on prominent signage placed in the registration area

• Also includes all of the benefits below

ONLINE ENTRY SYSTEM

£4,500 + VAT

This online system is used to submit all nominations.

FEATURES:

• Your company will be seen by all entrants as they register to submit their nominations

• Also includes all of the benefits below

FREE ADVERTFull page colour advert in the on-

site Awards programme and post Award book

10 FREE TICKETSA table at the Awards ceremony

which includes 10 free tickets

ENTRIES UP 40% IN 2 YEARS

ALL PACKAGES

INCLUDE:

BUSINESS CARD PRIZE DRAW

£2,500 + VAT

A popular activity which many of the attendees take part in. The sponsor will be given all business cards placed in the prize draw. Sponsor to provide prize.

FEATURES*:

• Your logo placed on a highly visible sign

• Acknowledged as sponsor in programme

• Opportunity to present prize on stage

• Also includes all of the benefits below

CLOAKROOM

£2,500 + VAT

As the cloakroom sponsor, benefit from a unique opportunity to convey your brand. The cloakroom will experience high footfall creating a highly visible branding opportunity.

FEATURES*:

• Your logo and the acknowledgement ‘kindly supported by’ will appear on exclusive cloakroom signage

• Your logo and an acknowledgement will appear on the front of coat and luggage tickets

• Also includes all of the benefits below

EXTENSIVE COVERAGE OF YOUR LOGO AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT ON:

✓ National Housing Awards website ✓ Awards entry system ✓ Promotion emails sent to 30,000 people

from now up to the day of the event ✓ Award tickets

✓ Print advertisements about the National Housing Awards

✓ National Housing Awards adverts circulated at Federation events

✓ Acknowledgement by host

FREE ADVERTFull page colour advert in the on-

site Awards programme and post Award book

FREE TICKETSA table at the Awards ceremony

which includes free tickets*.

FREE EXHIBITION STANDDirect interaction with a key

audience, stands will be located in the busy networking arena

NATIONAL EXPOSURELogo on Awards print adverts with our media partner. 2017

media partner to be confirmed

PHOTO BOOTH SPONSOR

£3,500 + VAT

The popular photo booth remains a firm favourite and a key feature of the event.

FEATURES:

• Photo booth will be branded with your company logo. All printed photos will feature your branding and website address

• The booth will be placed in a highly visible area at the Awards

• Also includes all of the benefits below

*Photo booth sponsor: 4 tickets, Business card prize draw sponsor: 2 tickets, Cloakroom sponsor: 2 ticketsNATIONAL HOUSING AWARDS 2017 | Sponsorship Opportunities

ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES

Full colour page advert £1,500 + VAT Half page colour advert £850 + VAT

The Awards programme is distributed to all attendees and will contain details of the, nominations, sponsors and exhibitors.

The post Awards showcase is also distributed to all attendees and will feature category winners, photos of the event and include a summary of the winners.

ONLINE SPONSOR

£875 + VAT

The National Housing Awards website is the main online presence. The website is used to access the online entry system and features key information about the event, sponsors and joining instructions.

FEATURES:

• Link from our dedicated awards website to your own site

• Company logo and contact details on sponsors page

nationalhousingawards.co.uk | amit.kotecha@housing.org.uk | 0207 067 1148

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020 7067 1066 | events@housing.org.uk | housing.org.uk/events

The National Housing Federation is the voice of affordable housing in England. We believe that everyone should have the home they need at a price they can afford. That’s why we represent the work of housing associations and campaign for better housing. Our members provide two and a half million homes for more than five million people. And each year they invest in a diverse range of neighbourhood projects that help create strong, vibrant communities.

CONTACT US

NATIONAL HOUSING FEDERATION

TO DISCUSS SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND FOR A BOOKING FORM CONTACT:

AMIT KOTECHAAccount Director, Sponsorship

E: amit.kotecha@housing.org.ukT: 0207 067 1148M: 07824 383 213

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