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Platinum Sponsorship Benefits

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1.	Presentation of an Award By announcing the winner of an award category at the Awards Dinner, and presenting the award to that winner, Platinum Sponsors receive significant recognition of their organisation by the 350 attendees at the ceremony. This is a key benefit of this level of sponsorship, and one that limits the number of Platinum Sponsors to a maximum of ten – the number of WAITTA award categories.
2.	Marketing All stationery and advertising material associated with the Awards, including the Call for Nominations “How to Enter” brochure, proudly carry the Platinum Sponsors’ corporate identification. This applies to sponsorship being confirmed by 15 September 2009. Recognition and promotion will be given to Platinum Sponsors at the activities of the associated professional and industry associations listed above, including the Australian Computer Society (ACS), Australian Telecommunications User Group (ATUG) and supporting organisations as opportunities arise.
3.	Advertising Advertisements are placed in a National/State newspaper. Platinum Sponsors’ names and logos will appear in these advertisements. Identification of all Platinum Sponsors of the Awards is an integral part of all advertisements. Other select publications are also targeted including announcements in key industry associations’ newsletters/publications.
4.	Web Site Applicants submit their applications electronically via the WAITTA web site www.waitta.asn.au. The web site gives prominence to Platinum Sponsors and provides an excellent history of the Awards, as well as the previous finalists and winners. A link to Platinum Sponsor’s web sites will be provided from the WAITTA web site from 15 September 2009 until 21 May 2010.
5.	Awards Presentation Evening Platinum sponsorship of the Awards secures eight complimentary tickets, in a Premium position, to the prestigious black tie awards evening at which winners are announced. Should additional tickets be required a special sponsors’ rate will apply. In 2009, the presentation evening was staged in the Burswood Entertainment Complex Grand Ballroom One. Tickets were sold at $143 each (inclusive of GST) and approximately 340 guests attended this gala event. This event presents an excellent opportunity for sponsors to extend hospitality to their clients, suppliers and other associates. The Platinum Sponsors’ corporate identification or logo will be individually displayed on a full-screen multimedia presentation before the Awards dinner and between Award presentations. Immediately prior to the announcement of the Award, the Platinum Sponsors’ identification and the Title of the Award will be displayed on the multi-media screens. A banner carrying Platinum Sponsors’ corporate identification will be hung in the presentation room. During the announcement of the award the Corporate banner will be individually lit. WAITTA will purchase a banner containing the Platinum Sponsor’s logo for hanging in the presentation room. These banners will be retained by WAITTA for use in future years and not used for any other purpose. Platinum Sponsors are required to supply their logos in “eps” format so that a banner of approximately 1.5m by 1.2m can be made. A free-standing banner carrying Platinum Sponsors’ corporate identification can be displayed in the pre-dinner area. It is the Platinum Sponsors’ responsibility to deliver, install and remove the banner. All Platinum Sponsors will be recognised by the Master of Ceremonies, Mr Gerry Gannon. Platinum Sponsors will receive a DVD of the Awards presentation evening. The lead-in to the DVD will include special mention of each Platinum Sponsor.
6.	Sponsor Recognition Function Platinum Sponsors will be presented with a plaque in appreciation of their support at the Sponsorship Cocktail Party held after the Awards Presentation Evening.